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Custom Parquet Flooring: A Project Specification Checklist. For custom parquet flooring, start with three records: a marked drawing that shows the pattern and layout, a written specification that defines the panel, and a labeled physical sample that records the approved appearance. Tie all three to the same product reference before ordering. This helps designers preserve the details they approved, gives contractors a drawing they can check against the site, and lets distributors and project buyers verify that the quote matches the intended product.
1. Identify the Pattern and Its Boundaries
Give each flooring area a reference on the plan. Mark the direction of the pattern, the starting line, and where the layout meets walls, doorways, borders, or adjoining materials. If a reference image shows several features, identify which ones must stay. For example, a Versailles brief might retain the square frame and interwoven diagonal pieces while allowing the frame width to be reviewed. Label a photo used only for color so it is not taken as approval of a different motif.
Record the dimensions of the panel being ordered separately from the dimensions of the visible pattern repeat. On a drawing, show enough of the repeat to see what happens where panels meet. If a border or doorway changes after the review, identify the affected area and issue a revised drawing for approval.
2. Write the Panel Configuration in Full
Record face species, construction, length, width, total thickness, and face thickness as separate fields. The European oak engineered Versailles parquet flooring is a reference for a framed design. The European oak multilayer engineered parquet series lists 600 × 600 × 15/3 mm, 800 × 800 × 15/4 mm, and 1000 × 1000 × 15/4 mm as reference configurations. All three are listed at 15 mm overall; the oak face is 3 mm in the first configuration and 4 mm in the other two.
The series lists AB, ABC, and ABCD grades; UV lacquer, natural oil, and hard wax oil finishes; and Light, Natural, Dark, and Grey color directions. Ask which combination can be supplied for the selected pattern. If the project requires a custom pattern, color, or size, mark the requested change and get written confirmation for that configuration. Keep a requested option marked as pending until it is confirmed.
3. Define What the Physical Sample Approves
Review the sample under the project’s intended lighting and beside the materials it will meet. For a framed pattern, check the border and inner pieces together. If one sample represents the color and a second shows the assembled pattern, record both IDs and state what each sample is approved for. A signed color sample should not be taken as approval of panel dimensions or a layout revision.
Ask for the written grading criteria that apply to the selected configuration. A grade label alone does not record the amount of visible variation the team has accepted. Where several samples define the agreed range of color or grain, list their IDs together. Record the finish against the sample reference rather than relying on a description such as “natural look.”
4. Reconcile the Specification Before Issuing the Order
| Checkpoint | What to compare | What to record before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern and layout | Reference image, panel drawing, and marked floor plan | Pattern ID, drawing revision, orientation, starting line, and agreed borders or transitions |
| Panel configuration | Quote and written product specification | Face species, construction, length, width, total thickness, face thickness, and agreed grade |
| Color and finish | Physical samples, sample labels, and quote | Approved sample IDs, what each approval covers, and the confirmed color and finish references |
| Area and quantity | Marked floor plan and order schedule | Area by zone, order quantity with units, and any separately agreed allowance |
| Open requirements | Project brief and supplier’s written response | Unresolved items, who will confirm them, and whether they need to be closed before the order is issued |
Use one revision of the specification to check the final quote and purchase order. If the quote still lists a previous panel size or finish, ask for a corrected version before ordering. Where the project calls for supporting documents, record which ones apply to the exact configuration and keep any unverified coverage open. A general series reference is not enough to close that item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start a review before the site dimensions are final?
Yes. Send a marked plan with provisional dimensions and identify the boundaries that are already fixed. Update the layout and quantity once the measurements have been verified.
Can I change the panel size while keeping the same motif?
Submit the target dimensions and identify the features that must remain. Ask for confirmation of the proposed configuration, then review the revised drawing for changes in motif proportions and border width.
What if the approved sample and the quote list different finishes?
Keep finish approval open and ask the supplier to reconcile the two records. If the quoted finish differs from the approved sample, review a sample of the proposed finish before updating the specification.
What should a distributor include in a project inquiry?
Include your company name, target market or project location, pattern reference, preferred dimensions, estimated quantity, and any color or finish requirements. Attach a marked plan or sample reference where available.
Discuss your custom parquet specification. Send END GRAIN your project brief, preferred pattern, target dimensions, and estimated area or order quantity. Include a drawing or sample reference if you have one so the discussion can focus on the configuration and details that still need confirmation.
