Is it possible to install parquet flooring by gluing it yourself? Or is it better to have a professional do it?

Yes, it should. Just like click parquet. Although I have seen "single-strip" click parquet with friends (in Vienna, I don't know if it is also offered in Germany) that was installed in a herringbone pattern. That looked really good.

Your reference is probably a click parquet floor that was laid floating, possibly even on an uneven subfloor? When glued to a proper substrate, it shouldn't develop joints that easily. Or you could choose one with a bevel right away; then it will be even less noticeable visually.

The problem is less about actually visible gaps and more about the joints (unlike the "butts" of the boards within an element) darkening significantly over time. Some moisture always seeps in, it oxidizes, maybe dirt too, etc. And then you always see two nice joints and one darker one. Which, in my opinion, just looks cheap and laminate-like. Beveling the edges also emphasizes every third joint and therefore doesn't help at all. What works well, on the other hand, are floorboards, whether beveled or not. It can even be a good laminate because the optical problem doesn't exist in the first place.

In case future builders ever wander here.

That's exactly it. With DIY videos, you can already do a lot yourself today. I also glued down the parquet myself and had no problems. The floor seller lent me the tools for free.

I took the answers here in the thread as motivation for my parquet and now I am currently doing my own work in the house. At least upstairs, it is a lot of work but definitely doable.

Previous experience was multiple floating laminate installations. My Meister click parquet is basically even easier to lay, if it weren’t for the mess with the glue. I feel like I’m about 40% cutting and preparing and 60% glue preparation and cleanup.

Yes, the professional estimated 3 days if he does it ... wouldn’t that be a bit too long estimated for 85 sqm if I have it done???

Upstairs, I am at 1.36 sqm/h. I hope that I can really make good progress in the living/dining room.

Previous experience was multiple floating laminate floors. My Meister click parquet is basically even easier to lay, if it weren't for the hassle with the glue. I feel like I'm spending 40% cutting and preparing and 60% glue preparation and aftercare.

Good to hear! Which Meister model did you choose?

I was also determined to lay/glue the floor completely by myself (150 sqm) but finally chickened out because we are behind schedule and just before the planned move I didn't want to stress myself risking ruining the more expensive parquet under time pressure. So I have now found a professional who will lay the floor for an affordable price.

In the end, it wasn't the worries about the installation that were decisive, but the proper preparation of the subfloor! Working here and there with leveling compounds, sealing expansion joints, and such fun... We are biting the bullet now and paying for the professional work :(

Which master model did you decide on?

PD200 Oak Rustic naturally oiled.

I actually wanted to resin all the joints as well, but switched to joints beforehand. It was just too uncertain for me. How would I have explained that to my wife? ;)

Next time I would probably have it done as well. But I just wanted to do "something" myself on the house.