Wood floor medallions, borders and inlays

Introduction

The practice of decorating the surface beneath one's feet is as old as man. It appeared when the earliest cave dwellers drew with colored earth. Relics of whole floor mosaics were unearthed in Pompeii. During the middle ages, European tile makers used wooden stamps to create impression in clay tiles. Different colors of clay were then inlayed into these pockets to create patterns. Housewives were known to paint symbols and patterns on their floors.

The mid 1800's saw an increase in the use of wood parquetry, made more affordable by the introduction of machine-cut woods.

This blending of machine and man lead us into the twenty-first century where modern computer technology can work hand in hand with skilled craftsmen and artists to translate old and new designs into unique flooring work of art.

Premier Inlays, a LEADER not a follower.

As an industry leader, we are building on this rich history to extend the bound of hardwood flooring. Our Relief Carving, while subtle in its use of single wood species, is rich in coloration and bold in texture. Premier Inlays has incorporated techniques used in hand carving to create these unique and beautiful medallions and borders. They are appropriate for use as an accent in smooth finish flooring or in conjunction with distressed and textured flooring.