Parquet De Versailles Flooring

Classic french reclaimed parquet.

Parquet de versailles flooring. Parquet de versailles floors back in trend the british wood flooring company s handmade parquet de versailles and chantilly panels offer a serious wow factor to any living space. The parquet floor of versailles was called in 17th and 18th centuries. Recicled oak from old buildings. Point de hongrie classic parquet.

This is our range of naturally aged and distressed flooring which has been reclaimed from european chateaux and farm houses. Designs and manufactures the finest original design and reproduction parquet and plank flooring in a variety of wood species. Minimum order quantity is 100 sq ft. Oak and walnut versailles panels.

Solid reclaimed french oakwood panels known as the versailles parquet. This traditional french style has become synonymous with parquet flooring panels. Parquet versailles large diagonal squares known as parquet de versailles were introduced in 1684 as parquet de menuiserie woodwork parquet to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. The wood panels are installed by mortise and tenon glue is not used the panels are fitted by tongues and groove.

One of the first esthetic inventions bringing the rustic hard floors to become true decorative parquets the parquet de versailles pattern versailles parquet floor is designed in 1684 to glamorize the versailles palace s rooms. Parquet de versailles is a large pattern for grand rooms. As an installation the floor pays homage to both french and american history. Single wood parquet pattern is typically shown in plainsawn white oak.

Working with architects and designers we create custom designed and finished flooring for era inspired new construction and historic preservation. Parquet de versailles is fabricated from reclaimed mixed oak and assembled in a historically accurate parquet pattern. Normal sizes are from 38 to 40 inches square. It is made generally in solid oak its drawing is composed of small dimpled square panels in cross pieces it comprises a framing the unit is built with tenons and mortises with more than 40 pegs.

Panels can either be set within a border across the room for a striking effect or can be laid around a centrepiece in entertaining spaces as a real talking point. The signs of historic use including nail holes checks and cracks compliment this esteemed pattern. It can be also constructed from a variety of domestic and exotic wood species for an additional charge. This panel creates a stunning yet subtle effect when set at a 45 degree angle to the room.

Parquet flooring is sold by sq ft.