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Suntups Parquet Flooring Opens Up Creative Options Solid wood parquet flooring by Suntups is being used by designers in both commercial and residential settings to add pattern and interest, creating exciting new flooring installations. P arquetry dates back to the mid to late 1600’s and is recognisable by its highly regular, geometric patterns. With parquetry, designs and images are made using blocks or strips of wood. Some common parquetry forms used in furnishing and flooring include squares, sunshine, stars, triangles and lozenges. One of the most popular current parquet patterns is the herringbone pattern. Patterns can be enhanced by con- trasting wood stains. These different colours, tones and grains add to the overall effect of the parquet flooring. At one time parquet floors were glued to the subfloor using hot bitumen, but are glued down using a cold adhesive in modern day installations. Designers are only limited by their imagination when it comes to parquet floor designs and styles. You can choose from the more traditional styles such as herringbone and block patterns, or you can go for a completely original custom design that is one of a kind. Your final design can be as funky, sentimental or as classic as you like. This range features eight traditional parquet patterns, designed from wood in our Oak range. 74 Triple Insert Single Herringbone Quatro Oxford Double Herringbone Brick Block Basket Weave For orders over 500m², the patterns can be created in many other timber species. Ordering from our Oak range you can be assured that all the wood for each design is already calculated and installation components are supplied accordingly. Oak can be sealed naturally or stained to any other specification. This range is suitable for hotels, restaurants and home owners looking for a unique look. BENEFITS • All patterns already worked out and components are supplied accordingly • Option to be sealed naturally or stained to any colour specification WARRANTY • Quality of machining • Correct moisture content of timber • Free of insects • Delamination of any kind in natu- ral circumstances CONTACT Steven Suntup [email protected] or call 082 821 9899 Advertorial