Wood flooring is the most popular choice among new flooring option.

Parquet:

Parquet flooring is configured using small blocks of wood. These are stuck together to form different types of patterns. These are generally laid on a layer of soft wood so that they have an even feel over them.

When the process is completed, it creates patterns and designs on the flooring that are unique and looks different from any other type that you may have seen. This is what parquet is all about.

The main intention is to create different types of geometric designs on the floor and keep the look uniform. This process can be done by hand or by using machines. Either way they look like a formation of tiles being laid on the floor. The only difference is that these tiles are made of soft wood.

The only care you need to take these to get professionals to install it.

People who do not know the process can cause you monetary losses as the installation may not be proper. This can be a big loss. So it is better to get the right people for this job. You really need to take care of other factors only after the installation is complete. Another important point you should consider when buying any new solid wood product is where it comes from.

You should always remember that wood is a natural product and no two pieces will be the same - one of the beauties of natural wood floor.

Shirav recommends Armstrong® – India which pioneered modular ceilings in India and is a leader in acoustic ceiling systems and resilient floor finishes, laminate floors, engineered wood floors, carpet tiles.

Products such as Dune Max, Dune Supreme, Fine Fissured, Contrast Series, Axioms, Bandrasters, etc. have helped Interior Designers to create cheerful and vibrant spaces.

Available in a wide range of hardwoods and softwoods, wood will last forever and needs little maintenance in order to keep its appeal and beauty.

Laminate Floors:

A modern addition to today's range of floors is Laminate Floors. Laminates have brought look-alike flooring options to a real wood floor - and they look great!

Laminate Flooring started off years ago as a cheap alternative to solid hardwood flooring and although there are still some misguided apprehensions about using this particular type of flooring, the truth is that just like any job you attempt, the end result will always depend on the amount of planning and preparation that goes into it.

Best laminate flooring can be installed over most subfloor surfaces, the main criteria being that the surface is flat and bump free.

If noise is a factor that must be considered when installing flooring, using the correct type of underlay for your flooring can dramatically reduce noise transmission. Other benefits of good underlay are its properties as a moisture barrier and as an insulator.

Laminate is available with a pre-finished look, where the timber has had a high or semi-gloss finish applied at the factory before delivery. Either way, you are free to finish your laminate floor with your own varnish finish if so desired.

Shirav provides exepertise in sourcing material and installation technologies for the process.

Bamboo flooring

Bamboo flooring is a material that is becoming extremely popular at the moment and with very good reason. It has a quality that goes beyond that of simply being a beautiful wood, it is also extremely hardwearing and is environmentaly sustainable too.

Because it is a fast growing grass (not a tree), it can be harvested without destroying the actual plant itself, enabling a far greater supply with little environmental impact.

It is also extremely hardy and requires little in the way of fertilizers or pest control poisons to ensure a good crop.

Besides the natural color of Bamboo itself, there is another primary darker color that is is used as a bamboo flooring option.

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