Lesson 1Parquet patterns: shape, how much wood you need, and how herringbone, chevron, and mosaic lookYou go study how herringbone, chevron, and mosaic patterns affect how much wood you use, how hard to lay am, and how e go look. Learn to plan board size, waste part, and pattern direction to fit di room shape and light.
Herringbone geometry and layout fundamentalsChevron angle choices and directional emphasisMosaic and panel patterns for small spacesMaterial yield, offcuts, and waste calculationsPattern choice versus room proportions and lightLesson 2Strength and bend no bend property of common parquet wood: oak, maple, walnut, ashDis part go check density, stiffness, and how dem move wid moisture for oak, maple, walnut, and ash. You go compare how dem hold strong, how easy to cut, and if dem good for different parquet style and how much people go walk on am.
Density and weight differences among speciesElasticity, stiffness, and deflection under loadWear layer performance in solid and engineered parquetMachining, splintering, and edge stability by speciesSpecies suitability for residential versus light commercialLesson 3Finish types: oil wey go inside, water polyurethane, solvent polyurethane, hardwax oil — wetin dem made of and how dem workHere we go compare oil wey soak in, water-base and solvent-base polyurethane, and hardwax oil. You go know wetin dem made of, how dem dry, how dem look, and how dem perform to pick di right one for each job.
Penetrating oils: solids content and curingWater‑based polyurethane layers and additivesSolvent‑based polyurethane and film hardnessHardwax oils: wax fraction and open timeVisual look: sheen, depth, and grain highlightingLesson 4How moisture make wood move and stay same size for each kinda; if e good for concrete floorHere we go look how moisture make wood move and stay steady for big wood kinda and how dat affect putting am on concrete. You go check risk of gap, cupping, and glue no hold under different wet.
Radial versus tangential shrinkage by speciesEngineered versus solid stability comparisonsMoisture limits for concrete subfloors and slabsVapor barriers, primers, and adhesive selectionSpecies choices for high humidity or slab‑on‑gradeLesson 5How strong and no scratch easy; Janka hard test and how e affect family living roomHere we go show how strong rating and Janka hard test mean for real family use. You go learn how dent, scratch, and wear show for living room, and how to balance hard wid comfort, sound, and money.
Understanding Janka hardness test proceduresHardness versus denting from furniture and toysScratch resistance from pets, sand, and chair legsBalancing hardness, comfort, and acoustic behaviorSpecies selection for busy family living roomsLesson 6How to clean and fix shine for each wood kinda compareYou go compare how oak, maple, walnut, and ash take cleaning, wear, and new shine. Learn how long e go last, how much sand you fit do, and how wood color and line affect how repair look.
Routine cleaning needs by species hardnessSurface wear patterns and gloss loss over timeSanding limits for solid and engineered parquetColor change impact on patch and board repairsRefinishing intervals in typical home conditionsLesson 7Pattern lay limit: board size, tongue-groove way, and cut space you needDis part go tell how pattern choice limit board size, tongue-groove face, and cut space. You go plan lay wey respect maker limit and cut down problem for site.
Board length and width rules for herringboneChevron angle, leg length, and factory millingTongue‑and‑groove direction and reference linesExpansion gaps and border framing strategiesCutting allowances and waste for complex layoutsLesson 8Finish quality: scratch no easy, turn yellow, VOC, breathe, paint again, and fixDis part explain how finish mix make am no scratch easy, no turn yellow, VOC smoke, breathe, and fix easy. You go compare film make and soak in system for different use and clean way.
Abrasion resistance and traffic class ratingsYellowing behavior of oils and polyurethanesVOCs, indoor air quality, and regulationsFinish breathability and moisture bufferingRecoatability, spot repair, and blending limitsLesson 9Pick wood kinda, pattern, finish to meet client want: strong, warm feel, clean easy, classic look (decide list)Dis part give straight way to match wood kinda, pattern, finish wid client hope. You go use decide list cover strong, warm, clean work, style, and long time change.
Clarifying client lifestyle and traffic patternsPrioritizing durability versus visual warmthCleaning effort, stain tolerance, and sheen levelClassic, modern, and rustic style preferencesDecision checklist for final parquet specificationLesson 10Look, line, color no change: tannin, oxidize, stain wayDis part check how line, color, natural ting like tannin affect parquet look over time. You go learn predict oxidize, stain danger, color steady under light and daily use.
Grain types and perceived texture in parquet floorsNatural color ranges of major parquet wood speciesTannins and reactions with adhesives and finishesOxidation, UV exposure, and long‑term color changePreventing stains from metals, pets, and household spills
