Parquetry is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative effect. The 2 main uses of parquetry are as veneer patterns on furniture and block patterns for floors. The parquet is, in some countries, including France, the prosecution service. ... This article is about a decorative art. ... For other uses, see Wood (disambiguation). ... A hardwood floor (parquetry) is a popular feature in many houses. ...

The patterns of parquet flooring are entirely geometrical and angular— squares, triangles, lozenges. The use of curved and natural shapes constitutes marquetry rather than parquetry. For other uses, see Square. ... A triangle. ... A lozenge (â—Š) is a form of rhombus. ...

The most popular parquet flooring pattern is herringbone.

History

(French parqueterie, from parquet.) The large diagonal squares known as parquet de Versailles were introduced there in 1684, as parquet de menuiserie ("woodwork parquet"), to replace the marble flooring that required constant washing, which tended to rot the joists beneath the floors. Such parquets en lozange were noted by the Swedish architect Daniel Cronström at Versaillles and at the Grand Trianon in 1693.^[1] Hall of Mirrors redirects here. ... Daniel Cronström (1655—1719) was a Swedish architect working in the Late Baroque style influenced by the French style of Louis XIV.. He was sent to Paris in the 1690s as a kind of cultural ambassador whose duty it was to seek out, record in drawings and buy as... The Grand Trianon, 1678, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, architect Built near Versailles by Louis XIV, the Grand Trianon was designed to act as a place where Louis XIV could rest after his work at the Palace of Versailles. ...

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Materials

Timber contrasting in color and grain, such as oak, walnut, cherry, lime, pine, maple etc. are sometimes employed; and in the more expensive kinds the richly coloured mahogany and sometimes other tropical hardwoods are also used. While not technically a wood, bamboo is also a popular material for modern floors. Color is an important part of the visual arts. ... Species See List of Quercus species The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of several hundred species of trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus (from Latin oak tree), which are listed in the List of Quercus species, and some related genera, notably... For other uses, see Walnut (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cherry (disambiguation). ... Species About 30; see text A lime-lined avenue in Alexandra Park, London Tilia leaf Tilia is a genus of about 30 species of trees, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, in Asia (where the greatest species diversity is found), Europe and eastern North America; it is absent... Subgenera Subgenus Strobus Subgenus Ducampopinus Subgenus Pinus See Pinus classification for complete taxonomy to species level. ... For other uses, see Maple (disambiguation). ... This article is about the timber. ... Beech is a typical temperate zone hardwood For the record label, see Hardwood Records. ... Bamboo floors are manufactured from the bamboo plant. ...

Parquet floors were formerly usually adhered with hot bitumen. Today more modern cold adhesives are usually used.

Pop culture

One of the most famous parquet floors is the one used by the Boston Celtics of the NBA. The original floor, which was installed at the Celtics' original home of Boston Arena in 1946, was moved intact to Boston Garden in 1952 and used there until the team moved to what was then known as FleetCenter in 1995. The floor remained intact and in use until it was cut up and sold as souvenirs in 1999, after the 1998 demolition of Boston Garden. The Celtics today play on a parquet floor that combines old and new sections.^[2] The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... NBA redirects here. ... Matthews Arena, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the worlds oldest indoor hockey arena. ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boston Garden was a famous arena built in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Year 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... TD Banknorth Garden is a sports arena in the West End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

Cleaning

Wood floors may be brushed clean, and mopped when necessary. Upright vacuum cleaners can scratch and wear the surface, as grit particles become embedded in the spinning brushes.

Repair

Parquet floors are usually long lasting and require little or no maintenance.

Unstuck blocks are re-glued. Bitumen glued blocks require use of either hot bitumen or a cold bitumen emulsion, as other glue types do not adhere to bitumen.

Notes and references

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See also

• Wood flooring
• Tessellation
• Hardwood
• Marquetry
• Tunbridge ware