STRUCTApanel 12mm used as Underlay for Blackbutt Herringbone Parquetry Flooring

Project Completion Date: 2024

Project Highlights

A Flawless Foundation: A recent project at Barwon Heads showcased the exceptional performance of STRUCTApanel 12mm as an underlay for a 14mm Solid Blackbutt Herringbone Parquetry Floor.
Superior Flatness and Stability: Unlike traditional plywood underlays, STRUCTApanel 12mm offers consistent flatness and superior stability, ensuring a seamless and long-lasting installation.
Ease of Installation: The ease of installation was a major highlight for the flooring contractor, Jay from J Concepts. STRUCTApanel 12mm's clean cuts and flat surface streamlined the process.

STRUCTApanel 12mm used as Underlay for Blackbutt Herringbone Parquetry Flooring

Project Overview

In the world of high-end timber flooring, achieving an exceptional finish is paramount, as the final look often reflects both the skill of the installer and the quality of the materials used. In a recent project at Barwon Heads, STRUCTApanel 12mm was selected as the underlay for an exquisite Blackbutt Herringbone Parquetry floor—a choice that proved instrumental in delivering both beauty and durability. This premium choice in underlay not only met the aesthetic expectations but also brought remarkable ease of installation, saving time and enhancing the consistency of the flooring.

With its high-performance attributes, STRUCTApanel 12mm provided a dependable, smooth foundation, helping to highlight the craftsmanship of the herringbone parquetry. This combination of easy handling and dependable flatness made STRUCTApanel an invaluable choice on this project, ultimately elevating the quality and efficiency of high-end flooring installation.

The Project Requirements

This high-quality flooring project demanded an underlay that could meet several essential requirements. First, due to the precise nature of Herringbone patterns, the underlay had to provide a consistently flat and stable surface to prevent alignment issues and ensure a flawless finish. The surface also needed to be robust enough to support the weight and structural demands of the 14mm Solid Blackbutt Parquetry, without causing excessive movement or warping over time.

Traditional plywood, a typical underlay material, often presents challenges with its uneven and inconsistent surface. This can result in additional preparation and alignment work, which increases time, labour costs, and sometimes impacts the final look.

The Solution

Jay from J Concepts, responsible for laying the parquetry, found the STRUCTApanel underlay provided a flat, consistent surface in comparison to conventional plywood. "I was genuinely impressed with the STRUCTApanel," Jay shared during a recent call. "The product was flat and consistent throughout, which was a pleasure to work with."

The common problem Jay faced with plywood was its tendency to be "wavy," making it challenging to achieve a flawless finish. Unevenness in the subfloor can cause significant issues in pattern alignment, especially with herringbone’s precise geometric patterning. STRUCTApanel’s superior flatness allowed Jay to create a smooth, even base, minimizing sanding and alignment adjustments, which would have been unavoidable with other materials.

Jay shared that the consistency of STRUCTApanel's surface played a key role, saying, "It saved me so much time and effort compared to what I’d typically need to manage when using plywood. STRUCTApanel doesn't buckle or have those slight inconsistencies that you often have to work around with other underlays. It made the whole installation smoother and more precise."

Capabilities and Benefits

This project stands as a testament to STRUCTApanel 12mm’s potential to become a preferred choice for underlay in parquetry and other solid timber flooring applications. The feedback from Jay and the seamless outcome achieved on-site highlights the panel’s adaptability and performance in real-world conditions. By providing a stable, flat, and easy-to-work-with surface, STRUCTApanel demonstrated its ability to enhance both the efficiency and quality of high-end flooring installations.