How Manhattan Hardwood Floor Inlays Spruce Up Flooring Areas

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.

The amazing array of available borders can give wooden flooring an incredible appeal. They are capable of transforming parquet, intricate designs, or even the simplest layout into a uniquely stylized piece 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.

Corner border accents - Think of a white or red rose in each corner of the room - or a compass, heart, diamond, or geometric pattern.

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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