Based in Bristol and looking on our website for parquet flooring in Bristol - Oak Parquet Flooring is the right place. We hold a huge stock of oak parquet flooring blocks in various sizes and grades. Just choose your preferred parquet block size and have it delivered within 3 working days. 

Our blocks come in sizes of 70x230x20mm, 70x280x20mm - ideal for smaller areas, and 70x350x20mm oak blocks, which will normally go on larger premises. They are available in Prime, Natural & Rustic grades, there are some for all tastes. All oak blocks have tongue & groove fitting, positioned lower by design, to provide a thicker sandable real wood layer.

Packs contain an equal number of left & right tongue & grooved parquet blocks, so they are suitable for herringbone and other patterns.

We do tailor-made sizes of parquet flooring blocks, as well as engineered parquet flooring from Boen.

Discounts on Larger Orders to Bristol

Looking to buy parquet flooring in pallets? Well yes, we do discount for orders over 90 sqm, so why not give us a call on 020 88309788 and see what we can do on your order. Alternatively, contact us.

Basics of Laying Parquet Flooring

Most of our clients of parquet flooring blocks are experienced fitters hired as contractors for a project in Bristol . But sometimes the management of the project is partly held by the property owner, and if the case is like this, here’s a guide to get you started with the basics:

Preparation

• Subfloor Inspection: Ensure the subfloor is clean, dry, and level. It should be free of any moisture or debris. A moisture barrier might be necessary for concrete subfloors.
• Acclimation: Allow your parquet flooring to acclimate in the room where it will be installed. This helps the wood adjust to the room’s temperature and humidity, minimising expansion or contraction after installation.

Tools and Materials

• Gather essential tools such as a tape measure, saw, hammer, nails or glue, spacers, and a mallet. You’ll also need an underlay or moisture barrier if required.

Layout

• Plan Your Pattern: Decide on the parquet pattern you want, such as herringbone, chevron, or basketweave. Planning helps ensure symmetry and alignment.
• Start Line: Use a chalk line to mark a starting line along the longest wall. This ensures that your first row of the parquet is straight and aligned.

Installation

• Begin Laying: Start laying the parquet from the starting line. Follow the appropriate installation method depending on the type of parquet (glue-down, nail-down, or floating).
• Fit and Secure: For glue-down parquet, apply adhesive to the subfloor and lay the planks, pressing them into place. For nail-down, secure the planks with nails or staples. For floating floors, interlock the planks as per the manufacturer's instructions.
• Use Spacers: Place spacers along the walls to maintain an expansion gap. This gap allows for the natural expansion and contraction of the wood.

Cutting

• Fit the Edges: Cut planks to fit along the edges and corners. Use a saw to make precise cuts, ensuring a snug fit.

Finishing Touches

• Trim and Moulding: Once the flooring is installed, add trim and moulding to cover the expansion gap and give the room a polished look.
• Clean Up: Remove any excess adhesive and clean the floor according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow the floor to settle before moving furniture back in.

Maintenance

• Regular Care: Maintain your parquet floor with regular cleaning and periodic refinishing to keep it looking its best. Avoid excessive moisture and use protective pads under furniture to prevent scratches.

Reclaimed or New Oak Blocks?

We get often approached by people thinking of installing reclaimed blocks so often that we have decided to say something about it on our website as well. Reclaimed Oak blocks can be cheaper, or more expensive than new oak blocks, but in any case, installing such should be out of the question, unless they are certain how they go about it.

Parquet flooring comes to market after timber has been carefully dried and checked before production. Blocks are stored in purpose-built warehouses, which will protect the product from increasing its moisture content. By bidding happily on eBay or taking the freebie bags of blocks from your cousin's shed, you are risking spending thousands of pounds on fitting and refinishing products, which may not be suitable for use in the condition it is.

When reclaimed blocks are laid together, they will be placed in a location different from before and therefore some blocks may be higher than others throughout the floors. The amount of sanding time and consumables required to level such floors may sometimes triple the effort of finishing new oak parquet flooring.

Final results will be acceptable, but far from what you would have joyed for, just like the bill.

Our Timber Grading System

Grading is an important bit of information about the wooden flooring you intend to buy. It defines the appearance of your floors and the price. We use the standard UK timber grading system.

• Rustic Grade Parquet Blocks - rich, vivid character allowing random size and form of knots and colour variation between the blocks;
• Natural Grade Parquet Blocks - more calm, natural feeling of the timber, allowing limited sized knots of up to 5 mm and almost no colour variation between the blocks;
• Prime Grade Parquet Blocks - clean oak timber without colour variation between the blocks; knots of 1 mm may appear randomly on 1 of 5 blocks.

How To Order?

To place your parquet flooring blocks order with delivery to Bristol or check availability call 020 88309788 or proceed online. We will advise of your parquet flooring delivery to Bristol within 2 hours. Parquet floor fitting advice and supplies such as parquet floor adhesives, clear resin filler, lacquers and hardwax-oil also available.

Parquet Stock Availability

Although we try to keep our parquet flooring stock at levels, we cannot predict demand and sometimes certain grades and sizes are more popular than others.

So, what happens when we run out of current stock? If you have placed your order through our website and the blocks are currently not available, we will be in contact to advise you of this. We will offer you a full immediate refund if you need the flooring within a few days and we will offer a delayed delivery, which should be within 2 weeks with the next re-stocking.