Herringbone parquet floor

Herringbone parquet flooring Design Parquet

Let yourself be seduced by our different solid, semi-solid or engineered parquet floors and sublimate your interior. Do you have a specific requirement (wood species, thickness, width, finish, etc.)? Design Parquet can adapt to your wishes! Let’s discuss your project together.

What is Herringbone parquet?

Herringbone parquet is made up of Herringbones of wood of the same length and narrow width. The strips are laid at a 90° angle, giving the floor a regular, geometric appearance.

The prestige of a Herringbone parquet floor

Herringbone parquet is a prestigious pattern reminiscent of the herringbone pattern. Once destined for bourgeois homes and châteaux, Herringbone parquet is suitable for a wide variety of interior design styles. Whether you have a modern, classic or rustic interior, opting for Herringbone parquet will add a touch of cachet and elegance to your living space.

What type of wood for a Herringbone floor?

Herringbone can be made from several types of wood. The most commonly used is Oak, but exotic woods such as Merbau, Doussié, Walnut, Jatoba, Ipé and Wengé can also be used. Each type of wood has its own specific characteristic, so choose the type of wood according to the decorative effect you are looking for, the traffic in your room and your budget.

Solid Herringbone parquet

Solid Herringbone parquet is made from a single piece of wood, making it particularly solid and durable. Solid parquet can be laid on a concrete subfloor or on an existing floor. The subfloor must be perfectly dry, stable and even to prevent the parquet from warping. Please refer to our installation instructions and the current DTU.

Herringbone, semi-solid or engineered parquet

Semi-solid Herringbone parquet is made up of a top layer of solid wood (3.2 or 4.5 mm thick) glued to a plywood base. This parquet substrate is highly resistant to humidity variations. It can be laid on a concrete subfloor or on an existing floor, provided that the subfloor is perfectly dry and smooth. Please refer to our installation advice and the current DTU.

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What choice of wood for a Herringbone parquet floor?

At Design Parquet, you can opt for standard, or customized parquet. You can therefore choose the type of wood you prefer:

• Herringbone Prime oak parquet
• Herringbone Prime-bis oak parquet
• Herringbone Rustic oak parquet
• Herringbone Campagne oak parquet
• Herringbone Nature oak parquet

What size should I choose for a Herringbone floor?

The size (thickness, width, length) of a Herringbone floor depends on your choice of style and the room in which the floor will be installed. The most common dimensions for a Herringbone floor are:

• 14*70*500 mm
• 14*90*500 mm
• 14*130*600 mm

It is recommended that you seek professional advice to help you determine the ideal size for your project. Design Parquet manufactures standard, custom and made-to-measure parquet to suit your every need.

The layout plan to visualise the final result and adjust the cuts

The layout of a Herringbone parquet floor is an installation diagram drawn up before the parquet floor is manufactured. Indicating the position of each Herringbone of parquet in the room. Layout is therefore an important stage in the installation of a Herringbone parquet floor. It allows you to visualise the final result, determine the quantity of wood required, optimise the cut of the Herringbones and anticipate any constraints linked to the configuration of the room.

Design Parquet, manufacturer of Herringbone parquet flooring

Design Parquet offers great flexibility in terms of manufacturing, with standard or made-to-measure Herringbone parquet flooring to meet every need. In fact, Design Parquet can manufacture Herringbones in a variety of dimensions (length, width, thickness) in order to adapt to all design constraints, offering a unique, made-to-measure herringbone parquet floor.

Contact our experts for advice on choosing, installing and maintaining your parquet.

How do I lay a Herringbone parquet floor?

Design Parquet recommends that you call in a professional to lay a Herringbone parquet floor in order to guarantee an optimal and long-lasting result. There are several steps to laying a Herringbone floor:

• Calculating the quantity of parquet (layout plan), allowing for a lost of around 12%.
• Preparing and checking the subfloor
• Laying the underlay (in the case of floating installation)
• Lay the parquet following the reference lines
• If unfinished: Sand the floor and apply the finish
• If factory-finished: Application of maintenance oil or metalliser for the varnish finish

How much does a Herringbone floor cost?

A Herringbone parquet floor costs from €67 excluding VAT. There are a number of factors that influence the price of a floor, such as the type of wood and the installation surface. However, other factors also need to be taken into account in order to get an accurate estimate:

• The type of parquet: solid parquet, semi-solid parquet
• The type of wood: Oak, Acacia, Merbau, Doussié, Teak, Walnut, Jatoba, Ipé, Wengé
• Colour: white, brown, grey, natural
• Finish: oiled, varnished, unfinished
• Appearance: brushed, distressed, smoked, stained
• Dimensions (thickness, width, length)

Are you planning to lay herringbone parquet in your home? Ask for a free quote! The Design Parquet experts will get back to you with an estimate.