"I believe the V pattern might be a Chevron. After looking at one of the feature tile pictures in the main page of this site, I am starting to think anything might be game.
Thanks for the kind words.
Brad"
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I am renovating a 1970's home in the Arts and Crafts style. I have decided I would like parquet in the entrance and the dining room, but I am having a hard time deciding what might be appropriate…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brad Shipton Feb 4, 2010.
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Brad Shipton replied to Brad Shipton's discussion Parquet Flooring Question"Thanks Phil. I am a glutton for punishment:) Compared to the ones I have been thinking about this is probably a lot less work.
By the way, this looks like a great site. Someday I hope to own a historic home, but I will have to move somewhere that…"
Lair Tienter replied to Brad Shipton's discussion Parquet Flooring Question"I forgot to mention, I'm impressed with what you have done. Nice Work!"
Lair Tienter replied to Brad Shipton's discussion Parquet Flooring Question"There is one style I have seen in a few Arts & Crafts where the center of the room is all laid out in a straight run. When they get to about 12-16" from the edge they border it with what I can only describe as half of an X or a V pattern.…"
Phil replied to Brad Shipton's discussion Parquet Flooring Question"Ordinary 2" oak floors were laid up in a single rectangle rectangle pattern starting from the center of the room and becoming increasingly larger to the edges. This is a single wood pattern and it is quite subtle, but fancies up a room. I have…"
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I am renovating a 1970's home in the Arts and Crafts style. I have decided I would like parquet in the entrance and the dining room, but I am having a hard time deciding what might be appropriate for an AC design. Some of the parquet examples I have found get very elaborate with many different wood species, but I dont think these are appropriate. I am leaning towards one of the classic patterns in a single wood. Suggestions?
Brad Shipton replied to Martin's discussion Need info on how to use shellac"Shellac is a great wash coat for many applications, but it is not always the most durable. The most common reason people like it, is it leaves that "in the wood" look. Most of the times this is because it is a very very thin finish. Poly…"
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