Installation Advice

 

Prior to beginning your project we advise that the parquet is stored for a period of time under conditions similar to its intended use. This will minimise the risk of deformation due to variations in humidity & temperature.

 

The parquet is nailed to support battens or joists with 70cm maximum centres.

 

Battens: we offer kiln dried machine planed ( 45mm x 50 mm) or rough sawn Douglas (53 mm x 60 mm) in 2.50 m lengths. Refer to our Battens & Laths page

 

Joists: We can also provide kiln dried machine planed Douglas in various widths.  Refer to our Douglas Framing Timber page.

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Tips: we recommend 75 mm panel pins, nailed at an angle in the tongue. Parquet can also be nailed directly  with 110 mm pins. In this case, the nail will be visible.

 

Expansion margin: Leave 1 cm of clearance on each side of the room between the wall and the first piece of parquet to allow for expansion of the wood. This space will then be hidden by the skirting board. 

 

Soundproofing: To minimise noise that passes through the floor the parquet can be nailed onto strips of cork or insulating felt (of Phaltex type) placed or glued on the joist.

 

Floating installation: the term "floating parquet" refers to a installation where the parquet is not nailed. It is either glued or simply laid.

 

Collage: our solid parquet is designed for a nailed installation. However, if laying on joists is impossible, given the height available under the doors, for example, glueing can be done on a felt subfloor (Phaltex type, 5 mm minimum thickness). Lay or glue the felt, gluing the parquet board in the middle along its length, glue the blades to the felt. Never glue the blades together.