Manhattan NY Hardwood Floor Inlays Add Beauty To Any Space

By Malinda Klosterman


Hardwood floor inlays can be seen in all their glory in older mansions. Installing floors with exquisite inlay patterns took patience, a lot of time, good hand-eye coordination, and a lot of money. Today, precision and laser mechanical cutting devices combined with computer aided design have dramatically brought the cost of these floors down.

It is possible to install these products into existing wooden flooring. They are often made from different types of wood such as Curly or Quilted Maple, Ebony, Honduran Mahogany, and Brazilian Cherry. Of all the exotic species from which one may choose, the pieces are rarely more than 5/16" thick, and even thinner slices are available for adding to other floors.

There are multiple styles available.

Borders - The great quantity of available borders for your hardwood floors is truly astonishing. Borders transform simple or intricate hardwood or parquet flooring into a unique and individualized work of art.

Medallions make stunning embellishments to an entry hall and are available in many looks, styles, and sizes. Imagine how guests will feel being greeted by a customized dolphin or breathtakingly beautiful compass rose that has a diameter of four feet. It is even possible to create the feel of a Venetian palace or classic Renaissance castle. The general measurement for a wooden medallion is roughly one third the width of the room.

Accents, such as geometric shapes, diamonds, hearts, compasses, or roses, placed as corner borders, can soften the look of this transitional feature.

Parquet flooring - Instead of hardwood slats laid down side by side, Manhattan NY hardwood floor inlays use smaller sections of wood that are arranged like a mosaic in decorative patterns. Parquet patterns are angular or geometrical, with the most favored pattern being herringbone.

Using these inlaid products to enhance flooring space, is a decision one will cherish for years. They bring a bit of class, sophistication, and glamour to any area within a home.




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