Herringbone Flooring Specialists
Sutton Coldfield
Supplying, fitting and restoring beautiful wooden floors across Sutton Coldfield & North Birmingham since 1997.
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring for Sutton Coldfield Homes
From the Georgian villas of Four Oaks Estate to the red-brick cottages around Boldmere High Street, many Sutton Coldfield properties deserve the timeless elegance of real herringbone parquet.
We start by laser-levelling the sub-floor with plywood, screed or latex and add a vapour barrier where required. Each block is then glued in a perfectly aligned spine pattern, eliminating squeaks and hollow spots.
After the adhesive cures, the floor is sanded in fine, progressive passes until every block is flush. We seal the surface with your choice of finish—ultra-durable lacquers for busy family homes or low-sheen hard-wax oils for a softer look—each available in multiple sheen levels.
Want a contemporary statement? Opt for wide chevron or double-herringbone layouts in oak, beech or walnut.
All installations—solid or engineered—carry a 20-year domestic structural warranty and are fully compatible with under-floor heating thanks to flexible silane-modified adhesive that accommodates seasonal movement.
Dust-Free Sanding & Wood Floor Restoration
Whether your lounge in Walmley is dulled by decades of varnish or the maple boards in your Parade office are scarred by chair wheels, our sanding machines feature integrated dust-extraction bags that capture the bulk of dust at source, keeping the rest of your property virtually mess-free.
We punch in protruding nails before sanding and can replace split or missing boards with new or reclaimed timber of the same species, so repairs disappear once finished. Minor gaps are filled with a resin-and-dust mix from your own floor for a flawless match.
The freshly sanded surface receives a primer plus two coats of Bona Mega lacquer in matt, satin or gloss, proven to resist scuffs and spills for up to ten years in a domestic setting. For hallways, kitchens or homes with pets, we recommend the tougher Bona Traffic HD.
Prefer a low-sheen finish or a different tone? We can apply Bona 2K Craft Oils or Osmo hard-wax oils, and even stain the boards Nordic white through to rich Jacobean brown before sealing.
Our Flooring Services in Sutton Coldfield
Recent Project in Sutton Coldfield
Parquet floor repair in Sutton Coldfield. Reclaimed blocks fitted, sanded and sealed.
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Parquet flooring can be installed in eye-catching patterns such as classic herringbone or traditional basket-weave.
Types & Patterns of Parquet Flooring
Parquet offers one of the most distinctive looks available, suiting both period homes around Sutton Park and modern apartments in Mere Green. Popular layouts include herringbone, basket-weave, chevron and custom border details.
In a herringbone arrangement, equal-sized blocks are set diagonally to the walls. Each block interlocks with its neighbours and is glued firmly to the sub-floor, giving exceptional stability and long service life—even for commercial venues on Lichfield Road.
Longevity & Renovation Benefits
A properly installed parquet floor can last for generations, mellowing beautifully with age and ready to be sanded and refinished whenever you’d like a new look. Blocks come in multiple sizes, grades and timber species, offering the broadest range of design options.
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring Installation
Laying parquet demands specialist skills, precision tools and years of experience. CMT Wood Flooring has installed herringbone and basket-weave floors for almost three decades, alongside sanding, restoration and sealing services throughout Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
Recommended Wood-Flooring Brands
For premium engineered boards, ask us about Boen, Tarkett and Junckers—all sustainably sourced and backed by generous warranties.
For free samples or advice, call 0121 350 0839. We’re always happy to discuss herringbone, oak, strip or any other wood-floor style, and we offer 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 Sutton Coldfield Service Area
We cover every B72-B76 postcode plus surrounding neighbourhoods: Four Oaks, Mere Green, Boldmere, Wylde Green, Walmley, Streetly and Little Aston. If you’re within a 15-mile radius of Sutton Coldfield 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.