Lesson 1Parquet patterns: shape, material use, and visual effect of herringbone, chevron, and mosaicYou go study how herringbone, chevron, and mosaic patterns dey affect how much material you go use, how hard di layout be, and how e go look. Learn to plan board sizes, waste amount, 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 2Physical and mechanical properties of common parquet wood: oak, maple, walnut, ashDis part go check density, stiffness, and how dem dey move wid moisture for oak, maple, walnut, and ash. You go compare dem strength, how dem cut well, and if dem fit different parquet sizes 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 dey enter, water polyurethane, solvent polyurethane, hardwax oil — wetin dem made of and how dem workHere we go compare oil wey dey enter, water-base and solvent-base polyurethane, and hardwax oil. You go sabi 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 4Moisture movement and size stability for each wood kind; if e fit concrete baseHere we go look at how moisture dey make wood move and stay stable for main kinds, and how dat affect putting am on concrete. You go check risk of gaps, cupping, and glue fail 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 5Strength and scratch resistance levels; Janka hardness and effect for family sitting roomHere we go link strength levels and Janka hardness to real family use. You go learn how dent, scratch, and wear dey show for sitting room, and how to balance hardness 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 maintain and refinish each wood kind compareYou go compare how oak, maple, walnut, and ash dey take cleaning, wear, and refinish. Learn how long dem go last, sanding limit, and how wood color and grain dey affect repair wey you fit see.
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 install limits: board sizes, tongue-and-groove way, and cutting space neededDis part go tell how pattern choice dey limit board size, tongue-groove direction, and cutting space. You go plan layout wey respect maker limit and cut down site wahala.
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 properties: scratch resistance, yellowing, VOCs, breath, recoat, and fix abilityDis part go explain how finish make-up dey drive scratch resistance, yellowing, VOC smoke, breath, and fix options. You go compare film and penetrating types for different use and clean style.
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 9Picking wood kind, pattern, and finish to meet customer need: strength, warm feel, cleaning, classic look (decision list)Dis part go give structured way to match wood, pattern, finish wid customer expect. You go use decision list for strength, warm, cleaning work, style, and long flexibility.
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, grain, color stay same: tannins, oxidation, stain wayDis part go check how grain, color, natural chemical like tannins dey affect parquet look over time. You go learn predict oxidation, stain risk, color stay 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
