Herringbone Flooring Specialists
Solihull
Supplying, fitting and restoring beautiful wooden floors across Solihull & the West Midlands since 1997.
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring for Solihull Homes
From the Edwardian villas on Blossomfield Road to contemporary builds in Dickens Heath, many Solihull properties are perfect for the timeless appeal of real herringbone parquet.
We start by laser-levelling the sub-floor with plywood, screed or latex and add a damp-proof membrane where necessary. Each block is then bonded in a perfectly aligned spine pattern, eliminating squeaks and hollow spots.
After curing, the surface is sanded through progressively finer grits until every block is flush. We seal the timber with your chosen coating—ultra-durable lacquers for busy family areas or low-sheen hard-wax oils for a softer, natural finish.
Prefer a contemporary statement? Opt for wide-format chevron or double-herringbone layouts in oak, beech or walnut. All installations—solid or engineered—include a 20-year domestic structural warranty and remain fully compatible with under-floor heating thanks to flexible silane-modified adhesive.
Dust-Free Sanding & Wood Floor Restoration
Whether your lounge in Shirley is dulled by old varnish or the maple boards in your Knowle or Dorridge office show chair-wheel scratches, our sanding machines use integral dust-extraction bags that capture most dust at source, keeping the rest of your property virtually mess-free.
We punch down protruding nails before sanding and can replace damaged boards or blocks with reclaimed timber of the same species so repairs disappear once coated. Gaps are filled with a resin-and-dust mix from your own floor for a seamless finish.
The freshly sanded surface receives a primer plus two coats of Bona Mega lacquer—matt, satin or gloss—resisting scuffs and spills for up to ten years. Homes with pets or heavy footfall can upgrade to Bona Traffic HD for even tougher protection.
If you favour a silk-matt oil or bespoke tone, we can use Bona 2K Craft Oil or Osmo hard-wax oil, and can stain the timber from Nordic white to rich Jacobean brown before sealing.
Our Flooring Services in Solihull
Recent Project in Solihull
Parquet floor works in Solihull with reclaimed Merbau blocks sourced and fitted to match existing flooring. Sub-floor latexed and blocks fully adhered using Bona silane-based adhesive before applying Bona Mega Lacquer.
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Parquet flooring can be installed in eye-catching layouts such as classic herringbone or traditional basket-weave.
Types & Patterns of Parquet Flooring
Parquet brings distinctive geometry to period cottages in Olton as well as new apartments near Tudor Grange Park. Popular designs include herringbone, basket-weave, chevron and bespoke border motifs.
In a herringbone layout, equal-sized blocks sit diagonally to the walls. Each block interlocks with its neighbour and is glued firmly to the sub-floor, delivering outstanding stability and decades of service—even for busy cafés in Mell Square.
Longevity & Renovation Benefits
A professionally installed parquet floor will last for generations, mellowing gracefully over time and ready to be re-sanded and refinished whenever you want a fresh look. Blocks come in multiple sizes, grades and timbers, so you have full control over style and budget.
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring Installation
Laying parquet demands specialist tools and decades of know-how. CMT Wood Flooring has fitted herringbone and basket-weave floors for nearly thirty years, alongside sanding, restoration and sealing services throughout Solihull, Dorridge, Knowle and the wider West Midlands.
Recommended Wood-Flooring Brands
For premium engineered or solid boards, explore Boen, Tarkett and Junckers—all sustainably sourced and backed by robust manufacturer warranties.
Need advice or samples? Call 0121 350 0839. We’re happy to discuss herringbone, oak, strip or any other wood-floor style, and provide a free, no-obligation quotation.
CMT Wood Flooring also provide other flooring services, including supplying and fitting Tarkett flooring, Junckers flooring and Boen Flooring. Browse our website to find out more or call us on 0121 350 0839.
Our Solihull Service Area
We cover all B90–B94 postcodes plus surrounding areas: Shirley, Olton, Knowle, Dorridge, Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green and Hampton-in-Arden. If you’re within 15 miles of Solihull town centre, we can help.
Parquet & Herringbone Flooring FAQs
Absolutely. We source reclaimed blocks where possible and can machine new timber to replicate uncommon patterns so the repair is seamless.
Parquet is a wooden floor made from small blocks or strips arranged in repeating geometric patterns—most famously herringbone, basket‑weave or chevron. The blocks are usually hardwood (oak, maple or walnut are amongst the most common) and are glued directly to a level sub‑floor to create a single, stable surface that can be sanded and refinished just like traditional plank flooring.
Yes—if you want character and longevity. Properly installed and finished, parquet is as durable as strip flooring, adds visual interest and can boost a property’s resale value. It can also be sanded and re‑sealed multiple times, which means the floor ages gracefully rather than needing full replacement.
Absolutely, provided the slab is dry, level and free of cracks. We apply a two‑part liquid damp‑proof membrane (DPM) where necessary, then use a flexible MS‑polymer adhesive to bond the blocks securely to the concrete.
Parquet is normally bonded directly to a prepared sub‑floor, but if the sub‑floor is uneven, we may install a plywood or latex levelling compound first. On screeded slabs, a liquid DPM is essential to block residual moisture.
Solid or engineered oak parquet can last 60–100 years with normal domestic use, provided it is refinished every 10–15 years and kept dry. Many Victorian‑era parquet floors in the UK are still in service today after more than a century.
Blocks lift (or “tent”) when moisture levels change rapidly, adhesives fail or the expansion gap is missing. Common causes include rising damp, plumbing leaks, under‑floor heating set too high or simply age‑related adhesive breakdown. We diagnose the source, replace failed blocks and re-bond the floor with modern flexible adhesive before sanding and refinishing.
Our team installs basket‑weave, chevron, double herringbone, brick‑bond and bespoke in‑lay borders. We can also replicate historic designs for listed buildings by machining custom blocks from matching timber.
Yes. Once fully bonded and sealed with a heavy‑duty lacquer, parquet easily withstands café, hotel and school traffic. A simple screen‑and‑top‑coat every three to five years keeps the surface looking fresh without full sanding.
It can if you choose an engineered parquet block with a plywood or birch‑multiply core. We monitor slab moisture, keep flow temperatures below 27 °C and leave the system off for 48 hours before and after installation to prevent sudden expansion.
Each installation is different depending on the installation area, flooring type and finish, border requirements and the finish being applied, however:
A typical 25 m² room can be as little as three, up to five working days: one to two days for headline, and laying the floor, one to two days for a border installation (if required) and sanding flush and one day for sealing. Add 24 hours after the final coat before light foot traffic and 48 hours before moving heavy furniture back.
Absolutely. We lift surrounding blocks, remove any failed bitumen or adhesive, replace or clean the affected pieces, then re‑bond everything with modern adhesive. After a full sand and new finish, the repair is nearly invisible.
Yes, we specialise in wood floor sanding and restoration for schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Whether it’s a school hall, gymnasium, classroom, or corridor, we have the tools and expertise to bring tired wooden floors back to life.
Our team works with all types of school flooring, including parquet, strip flooring, and sports court surfaces. We use advanced, dust-free sanding equipment from Bona and Lagler, ensuring minimal disruption to your school environment. Every project is completed using low-VOC, child-safe sealants, making it suitable for both primary and secondary schools.
We regularly carry out school floor sanding during holidays or inset days to avoid interrupting lessons, and can also provide sports hall line marking as part of a full refurbishment service.
If you’re looking for a reliable contractor for school gym floor sanding in Birmingham or parquet restoration for school halls, click the links to visit our dedicated education sector website.