One of the oldest floor coverings that has been used by humans for thirty centuries is parquet. For the first time this word appeared in France, and then it became famous in Europe. It was in France that the mosaic and shield floors were made of wood. Russia began to actively use it only in the eighteenth century.
The well-known oak
mosaic floor appeared on the floors of Russian palaces in the sixteenth century. Even then, the laying of piece parquet was carried out "in the Christmas tree". This styling technology was called "mowing." The basis of parquet in those days was roughly sawn boards of pine. In the seventeenth century, parquet dies were laid on a base of lime using the “oak brick” method, and the joints between the “bricks” were covered with resin or the same lime.
The true heyday of laying parquet technology in Russia received in the eighteenth century. The construction of palaces and cathedrals in the new capital required fresh interior design ideas. In the first half of the eighteenth century, the style of Russian Baroque in parquet art flourished in Russia. In those days, this coating was a shield and was attached to a pine base, which was covered with a sheet of plywood with drawings of various wood. Such shields were placed in the cobblestones - this gave the structure additional strength.
Using expensive wood species of Russian forests, parquet masters simultaneously used more exotic wood species - red sandalwood , lemon, tobacco, orange, satin and elm satin. With such an incredible combination and skill of Russian masters, laying parquet flooring turned into art.
Today, piece parquet is still very popular among the many existing types of parquet. If you decide to lay it, you need to think through all the subtleties before purchasing it, in order to determine the exact amount of material and the characteristics that it should possess. For example, if people wear high-heeled shoes on this floor, then look for a picture of a female shoe on the package - this type of coating can withstand heavy loads.
Parquet is not only a symbol of luxury. First of all, it is a reliable and environmentally friendly coating. A variety of varieties of wood and options for laying piece parquet allow you to perform absolutely any composition on the floor. As practice shows, this is the most durable coating. Laying of piece parquet is carried out from individual hardwood planks: ash, oak, beech, maple, walnut, cherry, etc. It should be noted that this is the most expensive type of flooring, but do not forget that it is the most reliable and functional.
True master-floorers most often belong to whole dynasties. Here the secrets and subtleties of mastery are transmitted from grandfather to father, from father to son, etc. Not a single textbook will provide complete information about the secrets of this interesting profession, and besides, experience here means a lot.
Laying piece parquet is an art, and art requires a creator. Therefore, you will have to spend a lot of time and effort to find such a specialist. Most likely, acquaintances for whom such a professional worked will help you.