Lesson 1Parquet designs: shapes, wood use, and looks of herringbone, chevron, and mosaicYou'll see how herringbone, chevron, and mosaic designs impact wood needed, how tricky the layout is, and the visual punch they give. Learn to plan board cuts, account for scraps, and set pattern flow to fit room shape and natural 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 feel of common parquet woods: oak, maple, walnut, ashThis bit looks at weight, bend resistance, and swelling/shrinking of oak, maple, walnut, and ash. You'll compare how they hold up, cut nicely, and fit various parquet sizes and busy areas.
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 kinds: deep oils, water poly, solvent poly, hardwax oils — makeup and how they holdHere we stack up deep oils, water-based and solvent-based polys, and hardwax oils. You'll grasp their mix, drying, shine, and strength to pick the best 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 4Water changes and steady size by wood type; good for concrete basesWe break down water movement and size stability for main woods and its effect on sticking over concrete. You'll weigh risks of gaps, warping, and glue fails in changing wetness.
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 5Toughness and scratch ratings; Janka test and fit for family sitting roomsWe link toughness scores and Janka hardness to home family use. You'll see how dents, scratches, and wear show in sitting rooms, and balance hardness with comfort, sound, and cost.
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 6Care and redoing features compared for each woodYou'll compare oak, maple, walnut, and ash on cleaning, wear handling, and redoing. Learn life span, sanding limits, and how wood colour and lines affect repair looks.
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 7Design limits for fitting: board sizes, tongue-groove way, and cut extras neededThis details how design picks limit board sizes, tongue-groove setup, and cut extras. You'll plan setups that follow maker rules and cut site headaches.
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 qualities: wear resistance, yellowing, fumes, air flow, redo ease, fix easeThis explains how finish makeup drives wear hold, yellowing, fume release, air pass, and fix options. You'll compare coating and soaking types for varied use and care needs.
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 type, design, and finish for client wants: toughness, warmth, clean ease, timeless look (choice list)This gives a clear way to match wood, design, and finish to client hopes. You'll use choice points on toughness, warmth, clean work, style, and future changes.
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, lines, and colour hold: tannins, fade, and stain waysThis checks how lines, colour, and natural bits like tannins change parquet looks over time. You'll predict fade, stain chances, and colour hold under light and daily steps.
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
