Home DIY

Herringbone parquet flooring In front room started.. I couldn’t have picked a hotter day to get on with this., it’s been quite an experience so far. Borders and sorting out skirting board ground depths to suit plastered walls will be fun.

What have I learnt today..

1. Adhesive everywhere, on tools, on hands, surplus beyond what has been stuck down on the plywood base.
   
2. Tools and ply sub base are wiped / scrapped clean after each session. That adhesive goes rock hard when set
   
3. Existing floor boards are never level
   
4. Following a dotted line on the floor becomes meaning less when covered in adhesive
   
5. Easier to work standing on feet, not on knees. I need core strength training
   
6. Working away from original setting out point, only apply adhesive within arms length
   
7. Working with finished solid oak parquet that is only 10mm thick with 3mm t&g sticking to 12mm ply. Fingertip agility critical to avoid adhesive top side of block
   
8. Stay hydrated and keep room well ventilated
   
9. Stay focused work til adhesive is used up to avoid waste, therefore measure out in batches.
   
10. Never under estimate amount of adhesive you need. I reckon herringbone pattern with border I’ll need both tubs to finish one room.