Is Parquet Flooring Worth It? What Irish Homeowners Should Know
Nobody chooses parquet flooring on a whim. It's a decision people research for weeks, sometimes months, weighing cost against longevity, style against practicality, and real wood against more affordable alternatives. This makes sense, because it's a floor you'll likely live with for decades. Some of the parquet floors we restore at MM Parquet are older than the [...]
Parquet Flooring Dublin: The Complete Guide to Patterns, Costs, and Installation
There's a moment that happens in almost every home where parquet flooring has been laid: a visitor comes, looks down, and says, “What floor is that? It's not something that happens with carpet, or a grey laminate plank, or even a standard timber strip floor. It happens with parquet, because parquet is not just a floor covering; it's [...]
Herringbone Flooring for Kitchens, Hallways and Living Rooms: A Design Guide
Herringbone Flooring for Kitchens, Hallways and Living Rooms: A Design Guide Herringbone flooring definitely makes a statement. The moment you walk into a room with a beautifully laid herringbone floor, something registers: a sense of craft, intention, and a space that has been genuinely thought about. It doesn't matter whether you're standing in a sleek open-plan kitchen in [...]
Solid Oak Herringbone Flooring: 16mm vs 22mm and Which to Choose
Solid Oak Herringbone Flooring: 16mm vs 22mm and Which to Choose There are floor patterns, and then there is herringbone. Few design choices carry the same weight: the immediate visual impact, the sense of craft and intention, and the ability to make a room feel both grounded and elegant at the same time. It's a pattern with [...]
Wide Plank Flooring in Ireland: Oak, Engineered and Solid Wood Options
Wide Plank Flooring in Ireland: Oak, Engineered and Solid Wood Options Walk into almost any newly renovated home in Dublin right now, and there's a strong chance you'll find it there: wide, generous planks of timber stretching across the floor and their natural grain on full display, making the room feel both warm and contemporary. Plank flooring has [...]
Mosaic Parquet Flooring: Timeless Style for Irish Homes
Mosaic Parquet Flooring: Timeless Style for Irish Homes Some floors quietly go about their business. While others make you stop, crouch down, and look closer. Mosaic parquet flooring has always been the latter. There's something meditative about those small, precisely arranged timber fingers forming a pattern that's both modest and magnificent. It doesn't shout. It invites. And right [...]
Chevron Parquet Flooring: Everything You Need to Know
Chevron Parquet Flooring: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy A quiet revolution is happening in Irish homes. Walk into any renovated kitchen in Dublin or step into a freshly fitted living room in Kildare or Wicklow, and chances are you'll spot it immediately: that arrow-like pattern running across the floor, pulling the eye forward, and making [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Basketweave Parquet Flooring for Irish Homes
The Ultimate Guide to Basketweave Parquet Flooring for Irish Homes There's something about a beautifully laid timber floor that stops people in their tracks. But, not just any floor, one that tells you a skilled craftsperson was here and that thought and artistry went into every plank. Basketweave parquet flooring does exactly that. It's a pattern with roots [...]
Herringbone Parquet Flooring with Underfloor Heating
Herringbone Parquet Flooring with Underfloor Heating: What Works Best If you’re planning a renovation, new build, or property upgrade in Dublin or anywhere across Leinster, herringbone parquet flooring and underfloor heating are two features that often go hand in hand. Both are long-term investments. Both add value. And when done correctly, they work perfectly together. But here’s what [...]
Floor Sanding Services in Ireland
Floor Sanding Services in Ireland: When to Sand, Seal, or Replace your Floors Wooden floors are one of the most beautiful features in any Irish home. Whether you’re in a period redbrick in Dublin, a modern build in Kildare, or a countryside home in Wicklow, timber flooring adds warmth, character, and long-term value. But over time? Life happens. [...]
How to Install Laminate Plank Flooring?
How to Install Laminate Plank Flooring? Laminate plank flooring has become one of the most popular choices for modern Irish homes and for good reason. It’s affordable, stylish, easy to install, and built to handle everyday life. Whether you’re renovating a Dublin apartment or updating a family home in Kildare, laminate delivers a clean, contemporary look without the [...]
How Much Does Parquet Flooring Cost in Ireland? The 2025 Guide
How Much Does Parquet Flooring Cost in Ireland [2025 Guide] Parquet flooring has always had a touch of quiet sophistication, the kind of design statement that never really goes out of style. But lately, more Irish homeowners are asking a very practical question: “How much does parquet flooring cost?” In 2025, with design trends leaning back toward warmth, craftsmanship, and texture, parquet flooring is firmly on the [...]
Herringbone Flooring Specialists with Over 35 Years of Expertise
Herringbone Flooring Specialists with Over 35 Years of Expertise Looking for expert herringbone flooring installers in Dublin or Leinster? MM Parquet & Carpentry Ltd brings over three decades of craftsmanship, precision, and trusted service to every project. Whether you're renovating a period property or adding character to a modern home, our team delivers high-quality parquet flooring installations designed [...]
What Is Parquet Flooring and Why It’s Making a Comeback in 2025
What Is Parquet Flooring and Why It’s Making a Comeback in 2025 Parquet flooring is one of those design elements that never truly goes out of style. But in 2025, it’s not just back. It’s trending. Parquet flooring has this kind of understated magic. It’s familiar, even classic. Yet when done right, it feels fresh and modern too. Across Dublin, Leinster, and all of Ireland, more homeowners, interior designers, [...]
New Solid Parquet Flooring now available
New Solid Parquet Flooring now available at MM Parquet & Carpentry Ltd We are excited to announce that MM Parquet & Carpentry Ltd now has an extensive range of new solid parquet flooring, engineered and laminate herringbone in stock! Our latest Parquet flooring products include 22 mm Solid Square Edge Blocks Classic Design - Ideal for any room [...]
Parquet Flooring Sanding and Polishing Process
When it comes to parquet flooring and plank flooring, parquet flooring stands out for its durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility. Among various finishes available, our focus here is the sanding and polishing process we use on solid parquet floors, employing Bona lacquer polishes. This blog will provide insights into why this process is essential and how it contributes to [...]
Wood Flooring Protection
When it comes to protecting any hardwood floors , here are directions on the right and wrong way of using mastic tapes, normal or low tack on wax oil finishes, and water based polyurethane lacquers and the does and don'ts of how to go about protecting when you need to continue with remedial works when floors are newly polished. [...]
Underfloor Heating Systems
Air to water pump systems have changed so much over the last 10 years. MM Parquet & Carpentry have been dealing with many different air to water heating systems over the years and have fitted some stunning , solid, and engineered parquet flooring onto these systems . Underfloor heating systems have indeed evolved significantly over the past decade, [...]
Parquet Flooring & Maintenance
How do I maintain my Wooden Floors and make them longer lasting? MM Parquet & Carpentry would like to go through a few details on the best way of maintaining your solid parquet flooring or your engineered parquet flooring. Proper maintenance of both solid and engineered parquet flooring is essential to keep them looking beautiful and prolong their [...]
Can Parquet Flooring Be Refinished?
At MM Parquet & Carpentry , many customers have asked us the question if parquet flooring can be refinished. Depending On the type of parquet flooring, whether it's solid or engineered will determine how many times it can be finished The ability to refinish parquet flooring largely depends on the type of parquet you have , whether it's [...]