Special Who still makes industrial parquet and in what form?

FACTORY FLOOR BECOMES A DESIGN STATEMENT

INDUSTRIAL PARQUET (OR ENGINEERED PARQUET) WINS OVER MORE ARCHITECTS

Photo: © Marie de Paris/Florence Morisson Photo – Design Parquet

Amongst special fitting patterns, industrial parquet (sometimes called engineered parquet) is more or less an outsider. Indeed, this type of parquet was originally a floor which consisted literally of ‘leftovers’. There are good reasons why engineered parquet, which comprises blocks or mats of strips bound together (using tape or a net) in 100% solid wood in various sizes and thicknesses, is also called industrial parquet. Initially, it was fitted in public areas and factories.

These floors made their way into more homes as a general industrial look in living rooms became more popular. Generally speaking, architects appreciate industrial parquet because its unique and rigid look gives living rooms a specific character, so its suitability extends beyond the scope of project floors. These floors also have several striking assets, with their great stability and strength guaranteeing a long lifespan. Most applications draw on common types of wood, but it goes beyond that. These floors are even fitted in bamboo, and all this with a wellnigh endless range of colours.

The surplus of the professional Even professionals will certainly have experienced that industrial parquet (or engineered parquet, if you prefer) is enjoying a new lease of life. This is something which manufacturers have also understood, as testified to by the many applications which they are launching on the market and which we introduce to you below.

The ‘renaissance’ of this fitting pattern is actually nothing but good news for you as a parquet floor fitter. After all, the fitting does require considerable expertise and, moreover, is considerably labour-intensive. If we consider just the preparation for the fitting, some things immediately become clear. For instance, it is absolutely essential that industrial parquet is glued onto a flat screed. Since the parquet consists of strips, they are never completely level after the fitting, so sandpapering several times after the fitting is vitally important. After that, the joints between the strips have to be filled in using a paste made from the sanding dust. After that initial filling, it is necessary to sandpaper the parquet once again before the parquet can be finished.

Also on floor heating It’s also worth knowing that industrial parquet is a good option if you choose to fit a floor onto floor heating. You need to consider several factors and it’s not a bad idea to explain them in extra detail to clients. For instance, you can tell them that a thinner industrial parquet will always be more effective because it conducts heat better. Moreover, it is best to explain why you intend to fit at least 30mm of screed on top of the heating pipes. You should stress how important it is to keep fluctuations in temperature to a minimum. You should also explain why it is vital to use the day and night function constantly as a thermostat setting. Finally, some other advice which you should certainly give is that, just as with other parquet floors, it is important to monitor the air humidity properly. For instance, the air indoors should not be too dry because that could cause the parquet to split or show ruptures. And so, various factors mean that the relative air humidity should be kept between 45% and 60%.

Two specialists

Design Parquet Industrial wood flooring is a solid wood flooring in industrial strips for 99%. This wood flooring is laid only in glued laying. After laying you need to sandpaper the floor to avoid any differences of levels and after you can apply your finishing : oil or varnish. Design Parquet offers a wide range of industrial wood flooring in differents wood species : Oak, Ash, Acacia, Beech, Merbau, Komea, Wengé in thickness 10/14/20/22 or 24 mm . For this kind of parquet, it’s not possible to present a special surface aspect like offered from Design Parquet on all solid or birch plywood base : distressed, heavy brushed or band saw marks. The greatest advantage of this type of wood floor is its resistance. Industrial wood flooring has a very large resistance to pushing. It is therefore resistant to differents impacts. Due to a reclaimed product, his price is quite interesting. This Industrial wood is not so expensive but requires it a long time to lay this type of floor due to its size.

Futura Floors Impeccable beauty and durability of industrial parquet

Futura Floor’s industrial parquet, a highly popular modern flooring adds a natural cosy ambience to every room. Species on offer include ash, walnut, and oak – each which presents its own individual character. Did you know that no other parquet flooring can be refinished as often? The strength of Futura’s parquet guarantees durability. This robust choice has a thickness of up to 23 millimetres guaranteeing exceptional insulation and an option of repeated sanding to refresh the surface after years of use. Due to its exceptional durability, it is popular in areas such as office buildings, stores, and restaurants.

Browse through our assortment and be inspired by the long-lasting and advantageous flooring. www.futurafloors.com