What is the secret of laying the French Tree parquet?
Choose parquet for the living room. They say that the French tree parquet will look great. Tell us more about this material. Does its installation differ from the traditional way of laying piece parquet with herringbone? Sincerely, Anatoly Nikolaevich.
Hello, Anatoly Nikolaevich! Parquet French tree is considered one of the most luxurious floor coverings used in interior design in a classic style. More than a century has passed since European masters came up with this method of laying piece parquet. Since then, interest in this version of the layout of parquet strips has not been lost, which allows emphasizing the impeccable taste of the owner of the house.
The main materials used for the production of French tree parquet are natural wood of valuable species. Traditional French parquet is made of oak. However, you can buy flooring made of walnut and ash, as well as exotic tropical wood. Natural wood is subjected to various processing methods:
- tinting;
- patination;
- brushing, etc.
As a result of a special effect, it is possible to artificially age the material, which makes it even more beautiful and valuable. The graceful view of such parquet can be enjoyed endlessly.
Also, this parquet differs from other types of similar coatings in the form of strips resembling a parallelogram. Manufacturers cut the end of the strips not at a right angle, but under a sharp one. The value of the angle of cut can be equal to 30, 45 or 60 degrees. Thanks to this, the layout of the French Christmas tree is different. The ends of the planks are connected into a corner, and this results in a symmetrical and very even pattern.
Important! The traditional method of laying herringbone flooring does not require a direct junction of the dies, but a stepwise one. This is what distinguishes the installation of parquet planks of a French Christmas tree.
The material is expensive, so you should not save on its installation. Laying such a parquet must be entrusted to professionals who know all the intricacies of performing such work.
