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Lay Parquet Flooring
Lay Parquet FlooringThe intricate pattern and texture of a parquet floor make it a popular choice in homes today. The job is a good choice for someone with carpentry experience; otherwise, it's best left to a pro. A contractor will charge $860 to install prefinished oak parquet floor tiles in a 120-square-foot room with adhesive. You can do the job for $400, the cost of the materials, and save more than half.

The job involves removing the existing base shoe molding around the room, laying out the tiles and then cutting and gluing them in place.

The key to the job is a smooth subfloor that's in good structural condition. If old flooring has to be removed or repair work is needed, it will cost considerably more time and money.Pro vs DIY Cost and Time

You need basic carpentry tools along with either a circular saw or fine tooth hand saw for cutting the tiles. A pair of knee pads will spare you of aching knee joints. It's a two day project because of the precision cuts and planning time needed.

To complete the job reinstall the molding around the room, otherwise replace it with new molding.

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