Elegance is always in style. Parquetry has been used as a hard wearing, stunning floor covering for centuries. It is still as popular in the twenty-first century as it was when it was used for the floors of grand 15th century cathedrals. George Hudson Parquetry is supplied in two different styles: mosaic and block parquetry.

Mosaic is the more traditional style of parquetry. It is created by arranging small "fingers" of selected timber in tiles, then changing the direction of these rows at consistent intervals. The result is a beautiful floor which is a feature in your home, not just a floor covering.

Block parquetry can be laid in any pattern using contrasting colored timbers to create depth in the design. Blocks of timber are manufactured and are laid individually to create the pattern of your choice. There are many popular patterns that can be laid in George Hudson block parquetry, or you can run wild with your imagination and design your own floor pattern or feature block.

Features and Benefits of Parquetry Flooring
• Timber is one of the world’s few truly renewable resources
• The natural insulation properties of timber lock out winter's cold and summer's heat
• Parquetry is an extremely durable floor covering
• It is an excellent option for allergy sufferers because timber floors do not harbor dust mites and other allergens
• It is easy to clean and maintain
• Parquetry is the perfect solution for heavy traffic areas such as halls, steps, entrance ways and commercial interiors
• As with all solid hardwood timber floors, George Hudson Parquetry is not recommended for bathrooms, laundries or for laying over heated       subfloors
• Should a small section be seriously damaged, it can be replaced easily, and after years of wear the entire floor can be restored to as new condition by sanding and resealing

Many applications
George Hudson Parquetry is precision-milled and is designed to be glued down over a solid, flat subfloor. It can be installed over concrete, over a plywood or particleboard subfloor or over old timber floors. As any solid timber product will be affected by changes in the moisture content of the atmosphere, we recommend that George Hudson Parquetry is acclimatized to its new environment for an appropriate time. Your new floor should be professionally laid, sanded and finished. Always ensure that the approved George Hudson adhesive is used for your installation.

Species Available
Boral Timber offers an enormous range of timber species with a stunning selection of grain characteristics and natural timber tones.
• Blackbutt
• Ribbon Gum
• Brush Box
• Rose Gum
• Cypress
• Spotted Gum
• Ironbark
• Stringybark
• Jarrah
• Sydney Blue Gum
• Karri
• Tasmanian Oak
• New England Oak
• Turpentine
• Red Mahogany
 

Grades available
To suit their customers, Boral Timber has developed its own aesthetic grading system for parquetry flooring. The two grades, which are renowned throughout the world, are Classic and Natural.   Classic Grade is a subtle feature grade of timber flooring which provides a limited variation in natural characteristics. It has a sleek, uniform look that is well suited to modern, minimalist and traditional styles. Natural Grade is carefully graded to include the most interesting variations and distinctive timber markings to enhance the appearance of a timber floor. This grade offers a unique rustic aged appearance with extenuated natural features.