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Types of Parquet
The parquet flooring, also called platform or floating floor, is a type of floor made from sheets of wood that is very versatile and is so named because it does not stick and not nailed to the surface. You can put on another floor that already have other material and is usually inexpensive.
It is very precisely to make it, and works by a layer on the floor that is made of neoprene or foam serves as insulation and carefully placing the entire floor to fit with precision it has. To achieve this outcome, the bottom must be smooth and level.
Synthetic laminated. This is imitating all kinds of finishes and can be done with several made from wood and the last, which is what we stand supports a lot of pressure and weight and can be seen as some kind of wood but also as a stone. Now there are many colors and styles, and there are some even rustic.
They are very resistant, which is an advantage but also disadvantage because although very resistant, over time, because it is so hard, arching the bottom exposing the softer layers that have no treatment and not hold liquids. If the piece is damaged, it can not be sanded or anything, but change it.
Laminated wood. As its name suggests should have several layers, at least 2, but may be more. In the lower part, which is attached to the floor using a strong but inexpensive wood such as pine, and the top should be more than 2.5 inches thick, use a hardwood that gives strength and a good finish. You can be sanded, varnished and improve if you want.
Solid wood. Your name explains it well. They are made of whole wood pieces with at least 2 inches thick. They are usually connected with alligator clips and have other stronger anchoring systems because they are very heavy, but durable. These are the easiest to make, because they work with gravity and the most expensive. They are easy to restore.
