Mansion weave, as with all parquetry, dates back to 17th Century France. The names comes from “mansions” or palaces and beautiful homes and “waive” as in weave pattern used in textile production. The design is made up of sections of hexagons and small trapezoids that taper at one end to create a beautiful, uniform pattern… Continue reading Mansion weave
Category: Flooring patterns
Special Formats
Thanks to advancements in machining, it is now possible to produce parquet in various different formats. One of the most famous formats is the mansion weave which draws inspiration from the stone industry that had used the same pattern for some time. Wood mansion weave is mostly made of engineered wood in various sizes, thickness… Continue reading Special Formats
Floor Panels
Wood floor panels originated in France and became world-famous when they were installed inside the Versailles Palace. Versailles panels have a memorable, classic design Over the years many different designs were introduced by various manufactures. Floor panels are typically 700x700mm but can be custom made in any size up to approx 1000x1000mm and are suitable… Continue reading Floor Panels
Herringbone
The Herringbone pattern was first introduced in Roman times using clay bricks. The pattern was extremely durable whilst offering a nice decorative pattern. Herringbone wood flooring was reintroduced in the 1600s and over 400 years later is now considered a classic. Initially, herringbone blocks were made of solid wood, in different thickness and formats and… Continue reading Herringbone