Wood floors of the Victorian era--plain, unfinished planks--have given way to parquet designs.

Original wood floors can be one of the most striking features of a brownstone or townhouse, especially if they have intricate parquet or borders.

Wood floors of the Victorian era, with plain, unfinished planks, have given way to parquet designs. Restoring these floors goes a long way to creating an authentic period look. Unlike unfinished ...

My home had old parquet floors which the previous owners of the home had neglected. They looked like the only way to make them look better was to sand them down, stain and refinish.

One of the perks of buying an old house is discovering old-world craftsmanship and character that is often missing in new construction. Elegant hardwood floors, embellished with handcrafted ...

I’ve found past posts about sanding thin parquet, but I couldn’t find anything specifying what thickness is too thin to sand. I’m planning to get bids soon, and I know that some flooring companies try ...