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There are three main classes of parquetry in use: solid parquet, veneers and laminates.
* Solid parquet as the name suggests, is solid wood, the standard thickness of each [[plank|board]] is typically 1.5 [[Metre#SI_multiples|cm]] or more, this enables the wooden floor to be heavily sanded numerous times over its lifetime.
* [[Wood_veneer|Veneer]]s are a layer of solid wood, normally 5 mm (referred to as the 'wear' layer) in thickness attached to a base of cheaper wood or [[plywood]], this enables a floor to be sanded and finished using conventional techniques, and can be repaired by light re-sanding.
* Laminates are the cheapest form, consisting of a [[faux]]-wood image applied to a cheap base such as [[particle board]] and a clear protective layer applied on top, laminates are prone to chipping and are unable to be repaired.
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