Ok, a few hours free this morning, so a bit more work on the floor. As I walked into the kitchen I got the cold feeling of dread for the first time on this project as I once again saw the acres of dirty brown parquet. Whenever you do a decent-sized diy job, I find there’s nearly always an ‘over-the-hill’ moment. A moment when you have achieved a certain amount, but when you need to push yourself to get the rest finished!
I figured the best way to get my head into gear was to get on and do some work around the perimeter of the room, at least then I can ‘sign-off’ various parts of the kitchen knowing they are finished up to the wall, with only sanding and sealing to do.
2 replies on “Laying a parquet floor (Part Three)”
How did you manage the tongue and groove with the perimeter? Since these blocks don’t have anything to slot in to, am I right in assuming that the two perimeter blocks fit together, but then it’s just the glue holding them in place? Did you use any secret nailing with any of your parquet installation?
hi, I didn’t use any secret nailing, but you could do that. I didn’t have a nailer at the time I did this, but probably would do that now. The perimeter blocks had their tongue removed, so yes, those were just glued in place.
2 replies on “Laying a parquet floor (Part Three)”
How did you manage the tongue and groove with the perimeter? Since these blocks don’t have anything to slot in to, am I right in assuming that the two perimeter blocks fit together, but then it’s just the glue holding them in place? Did you use any secret nailing with any of your parquet installation?
hi, I didn’t use any secret nailing, but you could do that. I didn’t have a nailer at the time I did this, but probably would do that now. The perimeter blocks had their tongue removed, so yes, those were just glued in place.