Thoughts on Parquet? Love it? Hate it?
3 years ago
Looking for a DIY (cost effective approach to Parquet). Was thinking of staining dark as I have dark maple in 3 other rooms on same floor - but with all the light woods and industrial feel - not sure but it would be nice to tone down the ‘orangyness’. Thanks.
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Thanks for the comments. In answer to the question- It is currently in a family room and the age of the house - 25 years. I have a fairly large rug but you still see a few feet around the edges. A couple more photos. I was previously not keen on it but I’m a believer in working with stuff instead I’d ripping out.
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