Period-correct parquet across BR8
Parquet is the flooring pattern most 1960s and 70s estates, post-war semis and newer developments toward Hextable homes in Swanley were originally built with — herringbone or basket weave in oak or teak, sanded and finished in place. We restore original and fit new to match.
What parquet block flooring in Swanley actually involves
Parquet is the flooring pattern most 1960s and 70s estates, post-war semis and newer developments toward Hextable homes in Swanley were originally built with — herringbone or basket weave in oak or teak, sanded and finished in place. We restore original and fit new to match.
60s/70s housing often has solid concrete slabs — quick LVT installs once screeded.
Three things that decide a laminate fit in Swanley
- Swanley subfloor reality
60s/70s housing often has solid concrete slabs — quick LVT installs once screeded.
- Stairs
Stair nosings glued and pinned — we don't recommend laminate for narrow Victorian flights.
- Underlay & DPM
Ground floors in Swanley 1960s and 70s estates usually need a combined underlay/DPM, not plain foam.
- Solid and engineered parquet both fitted
- Herringbone, basket weave and brick-bond patterns
- Border designs on request
- Sanded and finished in situ
In short — parquet block flooring in Swanley from £55/m² fitted, herringbone or basket weave.
"Restored original oak blocks in Hextable — sanded, re-laid, oiled." — BR8 homeowner
Postcodes: BR8 · Routes: the M25 at junction 3 · Common build: 1960s and 70s estates.
Covering Hextable, Swanley village, Crockenhill border.
Parquet Block Flooring jobs we've finished nearby
Parquet Block Flooring in Swanley — common questions
Sealed parquet, yes — with an oil or lacquer finish. Not in a wet zone directly. Most BR8 kitchen parquet installs are in the diner-side, not around the sink.
Often yes — we source reclaimed blocks or match new oak to the tone of your original. Common for 1960s and 70s estates, post-war semis and newer developments toward Hextable restorations in Hextable.
A 30m² Swanley living room in herringbone is roughly 3–4 days including sand and finish. Basket weave is quicker. Borders add a day.
Solid parquet is period-correct and can be sanded many times; engineered parquet is stable for modern heating and pre-finished. Most Swanley customers choose engineered unless restoring an original.