Hardwood Floors February/March 2026

“Schönbrunn Palace is a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site. Recently we dismantled geometric panel parquets made of solid European walnut from the Hall of Ceremonies. Their return to the palace is scheduled for 2027. This project demands the highest level of care, so-called ‘museum-level restoration,’ as the parquets are the property of the Republic of Austria,” says Caran. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS There are several unique considerations to keep in mind when working with aged wood, and they start with the bidding process. Lynn says the only control you have over a set price is the refinishing portion or waxing portion because there aren’t many variables involved.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WORKCAMP PARQUET

INSET: René Caran and Michaela Reichlová founded Workcamp Parquet to not only restore and preserve unique parquet floors but to pass on knowledge and experience to the next generation. Each year, they organize an international project that brings in wood flooring professionals from different countries.

TOP: Workcamp Parquet projects have included work on the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria.

“Every restored parquet functions as a textbook for future generations of craftsmen; it preserves the working techniques, the types of adhesives used, the methods of woodworking, and the composition of decorative patterns.” — René Caran, Workcamp Parquet

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