You can spend $89.95 on a solid wood parquet kit or $175.00 on a carton of wide hardwood planks.
For anyone deciding in the flooring tile stone aisle, the choice comes down to project size, the look you want, and how much you're ready to spend.
Quick verdict
If your space is small and you want a lower upfront cost, the Traffic Master natural parquet is the straightforward pick. If you want wider planks with more character and are comfortable paying more per carton, the Alexandria Villa Black Cherry plank is the more statement-making option. Both are new solid wood products, so the meaningful differences are format and price. The right choice depends on whether you value a low initial outlay or a more expansive wood-floor look.
Comparison
| Product | Price | Format | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Master 10 SF Natural Prefinished Parquet | $89.95 | 12x12-inch parquet tiles, 10 tiles per order | Prefinished with urethane finish |
| Alexandria Villa Black Cherry 3/4-inch x 4-1/2-inch | $175.00 | 3/4-inch x 4-1/2-inch planks, sold by carton | Hand-scraped surface |
Where each product wins
- Traffic Master wins when the lower price is the priority. It gives you a solid wood parquet package at the lower price point, and the tongue-and-groove sides help pieces connect neatly. This is the one to start with when you are not ready to commit to a larger plank order.
- Alexandria Villa wins for wide-plank character. The plank format has a more substantial hardwood presence than a small parquet tile. If you already have a style direction in mind, this is the format that delivers it.
A closer look
Traffic Master 10 SF Natural Prefinished Parquet
The Traffic Master parquet is built around 12x12-inch tiles, with each tile composed of four smaller tiles and seven slats per section. A urethane finish is already applied, so these are prefinished solid wood tiles. The order includes 10 tiles, meaning 10 square feet of coverage, and the tongue-and-groove sides help multiple tiles fit together. Choose this one when you want a solid wood floor for a bathroom, hallway, or accent area. The trade-off is scope: 10 square feet is not enough for a full room, and the multi-tile parquet pattern is visually busier than a long plank floor.
Alexandria Villa Black Cherry Plank
The Alexandria Villa plank comes in a wider 3/4-inch by 4-1/2-inch solid wood format with a hand-scraped surface. It is sold by the carton, so you are buying in plank quantities rather than as a single tile kit. The Black Cherry style name gives this floor a warmer, more traditional character, and the wider layout means fewer seams across the floor. This is the one to choose when you want classic wide-plank hardwood presence and are willing to spend more per carton for it. The limitation is the higher price and the larger commitment: one carton is a more serious purchase than a single parquet package.
Final choice by use case
Pick Traffic Master if you are covering a modest area and want a solid wood floor at the lower end of the price range. Pick Alexandria Villa if you have settled on wide planks and are ready to buy by the carton for that look. Think about the room size and whether you want the look of individual tiles or full-width planks.
