What is Parquet?
Parquet is a building material that is generally used outdoors, made from materials such as natural stone, concrete and wood, and has a wide range of uses, from roads to garden paths, from highways to pavements. Parquets are long-lasting with their strong and durable structure and can be in various shapes, sizes, colors and textures.
Parquet Types
Parquet material types vary depending on the type of material used. Below you can find the most commonly used parquet types:
1-) Natural Stone Parquets: They are produced from natural stones such as granite, marble, travertine and limestone. Natural stone parquets are preferred especially in outdoor areas due to their durability and aesthetic appearance.
2-) Wooden Parquets: It is one of the most commonly used parquet types. Natural wood flooring is generally made of trees such as oak, walnut, birch, alder, pine, spruce, poplar and chestnut. Wooden flooring offers a warm appearance and is resistant to weather conditions.
3-) Concrete Paving: Concrete paving is preferred especially in urban areas. Thanks to its strong and durable structure, it is an option suitable for heavy traffic and intensive use areas. Concrete pavers can be produced in customized shapes and colors.
4-) Interlocking Parquet: Interlocking parquet is a parquet that is laid interlockingly and offers easy installation and dismantling. This type of parquet is used in outdoor areas such as garden paths, parking lots and walkways.
Parquet Applications
Parquet has a wide range of uses and various application areas. Below you can find the most common application areas:
1-) Road and Pavement Paving: Concrete or natural stone paving is preferred for road and pavement paving, especially in areas with heavy traffic.
2-) Garden and Landscape Applications: Wooden parquets can be used in gardens, landscaping applications and walking paths. In addition, natural stone parquets are also used in gardens and landscapes.