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DRAFT * DRAFT * DRAFT – we revise our parquet advice.

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Long planks, the classic with the charm of an old building

Long floorboards, which can also be found under the terms chateau floorboards or country house floorboards, are still popular. This long plank format can often be found in old buildings in large cities in particular, but also in old country houses. Especially in large rooms or long corridors, the floorboards, which are often more than two meters long, can unfold their full effect, whereas short floorboards can sometimes seem a bit lost here. 

However, long planks are not always cheap, especially as solid wood planks. In addition, there is the more expensive shipping, since the planks cannot simply be sent as a standard package. In return, laying is usually quick, because not much has to be pushed and the floor is filled in quickly. 

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short planks

Short planks, compact and varied

Short planks are usually up to one meter long and can be conveniently bought or sent in packages. These short planks come into their own in smaller rooms, where the varied laying pattern of the planks gives the room its very own character.

The advantage of this parquet is that it is easy to handle and lay, since the floorboards are usually simply laid in a random bond. In the end, every floor is unique. 

Strip parquet, the format with tradition

As the name suggests, strip parquet consists of individual short and relatively narrow pieces of wood (“strips”). If the plank actually consists of just one piece of wood, it is also referred to as single-strip parquet. Due to the small and flexible format, many different laying patterns can be implemented with single-strip parquet, for example herringbone or chessboard patterns. The traditional "ship floor" is also laid with strip parquet, which is arranged in rows next to each other but without a specific pattern. 

Strip parquet can also consist of several strips connected to each other, for example there are 2 and 3 strip parquet. This makes the planks longer and easier to lay, but not just any laying pattern is possible here.

Table of Contents

Quality

Comparison of parquet types
Comparison of types of wood
Buy online

Planning

Material requirements and waste
calculate the price
Comparison of parquet formats
laying pattern
Laying direction
Structure height parquet
Underfloor heating

laying

material list
Prepare the subsurface
Laying and gluing

Care

sand
oils and waxes
Cleaning

Origin

Sustainability
Co2 balance

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