A luxurious, silver white light oak, herringbone parquet floor with subfloor reconstruction and soundproofing, Maida Vale W9
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This expansive project entailed the reconstruction of the subfloor, soundproofing and the installation of oversized light oak herringbone parquet flooring. The project took place within the top floor of a spacious and refined mansion flat situated in the esteemed locale of Maida Vale, boasting captivating views of the surrounding areas. Our customers were delighted with their choice of light oak herringbone parquet flooring, accentuating the distinctive appeal of each room of the property. The naturally oiled oak herringbone parquet in a special silver white colour (15x120x600mm) is available direct from Fin Wood.
The light silver white oak has cool, neutral tones that combine the beautiful characteristics of wood with an up-to-date and modern twist.
Featuring a lightly brushed surface, a subtle silver white oil works with the wood to highlight its distinctive grain patterns. The final appearance combines a tactile and natural touch with a stunning fresh finish.
Light oak oversized herringbone parquet for their flooring.
The property is a 1930s mansion flat building in Maida Vale.
Creative thinking to overcome access restrictions
The project was particularly complex due to strict building regulations, particularly regarding the exclusive access of the lift to residents. This posed a significant challenge in transporting boards and tools to the property. To overcome this, we engaged a specialised lifting service typically used for furniture relocation. This solution facilitated in delivering all the materials and tools from street level to the property via the balcony, ensuring the compliance with regulations while efficiently managing logistical hurdles.
A lifting company was hired for this complex project.
Materials and tools had to be lifted from outside via the balcony from street level outside.
Restoring the subfloor through meticulous clearing and intricate reconstruction
When removing the aged floorboards, we discovered that the subfloor was marred by old building rubble and material, requiring us to conduct a thorough cleanup facilitated by the external lift outside. Once cleared, we integrated an essential acoustic mineral wool into the floor for optimal soundproofing. Reconstruction of the subfloor then commenced with quality birch plywood to provide a sturdy foundation, available from Fin Wood. We laid a premium 12mm thick impact sound reduction membrane and used acoustic mineral wool for a good level of sound proofing, a common requirement for upper floor flats.
Acoustic mineral wool was inserted under the floors for soundproofing.
Old building rubble and material was found under old floor boards.
A seamless aesthetic was created through the expansive rooms.
Good level of sound proofing is a common requirement for upper floor flats.
Luxurious Light Oak Herringbone Parquet Installation
After the subfloor reconstruction work was completed, we proceeded to install the herringbone parquet flooring using luxurious light oak blocks.
As the flat was situated in the corner of the building, we opted for a diagonal layout to enhance the parquet pattern and flow within the rooms.
To create a seamless aesthetic, we refrained from using borders, which allowed the pattern to fluidly travel through the expansive rooms. Given the large size of the flat and its rooms, we opted for oversized herringbone blocks 600x120mm and 15mm thick, pre-finished in the factory with quality assurance. To ensure its longevity, the floor was treated with a thorough deep clean and an additional coat of oil, ensuring it gleamed with timeless beauty. The customers were delighted with the luxurious finished floor and grateful for the smoothness of the whole project.
We applied an additional coat of oil for extra protection.
Customers loved the diagonal layout of the luxurious light oak herringbone parquet.
A seamless, clean aesthetic can be appreciated throughout the property.
At Fin Wood all our floors are crafted for life.
Location: Maida Vale W9