What’s the difference between herringbone and parquet?

Parquet is a style of wood flooring, different from plank wood flooring. It would make more sense to ask what the difference between herringbone and chevron flooring is, as they are both styles of Parquet wood flooring. Herringbone flooring can be engineered or solid wood flooring.

Why is it called Herringbone?

Quite simply, the name “herringbone” stems from its visual similarity to the bones of a fish. Particularly herring, in this case. The zigzag pattern that is characteristic of herringbone flooring is seen in many other walks of life, such as brickwork, tiling, and even the weave of fabric. It is very similar yet distinguishable to chevron pattern flooring.

Which way do you lay a herringbone pattern?

There is more than one way to lay herringbone flooring. Traditionally, you would create a zigzag pattern by laying the wood at 45 degree angles to each other. It is also common to arrange the design into square modules, creating a more rectangular effect, and thus making it more distinctive from chevron flooring.

ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING

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ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING

Our Engineered wood flooring process is a two-part relationship. You are our partner in the design, creation, and finishing of our hand-crafted, bespoke flooring. Each facet of the process from leaving the forest to the laying of your floor is cemented by this partnership—not unlike the many layers that go into your engineered wood flooring.

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WOOD FLOORING IRELAND

Wood Flooring Ireland is a family-owned business that brings the experience of really listening to customers, and the expertise in crafting timber flooring, both of which are required for viewing your vision and bringing it to life.

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CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING FLOOR STYLES

The following are the four main styles chosen for our engineered wood flooring. Remember that you can mix and match, depending on what you envision for your home. If you are interested in other styles, do discuss your preferences with us.

PLANK

The traditional plank style is very adjustable with various sizes. A wider style is reminiscent of an older, but beautiful, traditional style. It may also make your room look bigger. On the other hand, a longer, narrower plank can also add depth to the room.

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CHEVRON

Chevron is a zigzag style of flooring but is continuous. The pattern consists of short planks placed at an angle and meeting at a point. It’s easy to remember the difference between the herringbone and chevron patterns. It’s a repetitive pattern of the letter V.

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HERRINGBONE

The herringbone pattern looks like, well, the bone of a herring – or any other fish, for that matter. This is not such a precise description because the pattern is a staggered zigzag. The short planks are cut very precisely in order for the staggering effect to work. Has an appealing appearance.

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VERSAILLES PANEL

The Versailles pattern expresses a classical beauty that originated in the Palace of Versailles. It provides much scope for individual designs being produced in a number of patterns. The patterns are framed in square panels, which can be easily produced in engineered wood flooring.

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Our selection of colours is not just a very large range, it is also unique to us and we are always developing new shades and tones. We create our colours ourselves, using formulas and processes known only to the Wood Flooring Ireland family. If we don’t have the exact colour you desire for your herringbone flooring, we will try and create it for you, giving you something truly unique for your home in the process. Check out our grey wood flooring and white wood flooring.

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WHY ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING?

It is not surprising that engineered wood flooring has become the preferred choice of homeowners and in commercial premises that are searching for a special look that combines elegance and comfort durability and a floor that brings a touch of nature inside any home or business.

The great thing about the engineered wood flooring that you can buy today is that it looks just like real wood. When engineered wood was first introduced, it was considered by many to be the poor relation to solid wood, but even its harshest critics can’t say the same today. A high quality engineered wood floor from Wood Flooring Ireland will also add value to your home.

Apart from its great looks, one of the most significant advantages of engineered wood flooring over solid wood is the fact that it expands and contracts less than Solid Wood, this is due to the construction of engineered wood flooring. This means is that it’s safe to lay in environments where solid wood would risk damage. In particular, in kitchen and bathroom environments, where moisture levels and temperatures fluctuate enormously, the right engineered wood floor won’t even bat an eyelid.

Engineered wood flooring is made up of layers and layers of plywood that are bonded together before being topped off with a solid wood lamella or top layer. The manufacture of our engineered flooring means that they are incredibly tough and will stand up to heavy footfall in both domestic and commercial environments.

The number of times that engineered wood flooring can be sanded depends on the thickness of the lamella or top layer, there’s no getting away from the fact that our Engineered Wood Floors can be sanded and refinished during their lifetime. Re sanding a floor enables you to bring the floor back to life when it’s looking tired. It is also a good way to get rid of surface staining or marking. Even our thinnest engineered floor can be sanded several times, giving a lifespan of up to 50 years.

In the same way that solid wood flooring comes in a whole range of species and grades, engineered wood flooring has the same large range to choose from. This means that you can achieve the look you want as well as choose the best finish to suit your home. Different wood gradings mean that you can adapt your choice to suit your budget or the look of your customised floor.

The way wood flooring planks are made is because the base of the boards is made of plywood, the planks can be made a lot wider than solid wood flooring without sacrificing the stability of the floor What this means is that you can have fewer joints in your floor in a really large area.

Herringbone and Chevron styles are also available in Engineered Flooring. What this means is that you can buy boards that already have your desired finished style in place, allowing you to lay a parquet or chevron floor

Easy to work with and quick to lay, engineered wood flooring lends itself perfectly to both DIY and professional installation. However, we at Wood Flooring Ireland always recommend using a qualified Wood Floor Fitter for your installation.

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BENEFITS OF ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING FROM WOOD FLOORING IRELAND

Once you make your decision to enhance your home with engineered wood floors, you’ll be pleased to hear about the benefits of implementing the project with Wood Flooring Ireland:

You design. We produce. Choose your own style of floor. You are not limited to one style. One idea you may want to consider is to mix and match different styles in a single colour. A full array of colours is available. Matching your floor with the colours of doorways, wall frames, picture frames, or furniture, can bring that final touch of completion to a room.

After years of researching forests and factories, we favour the use of European Oak from the best forests, to produce the top layer of your flooring. European Oak is a type of White Oak that is extremely durable, does not readily expand and contract, and is particularly attractive. It also responds well to the application of finish. Our top layer of European Oak makes up a large percentage of the layered flooring.

We produce all custom flooring in our factory in Cork, Ireland, starting off with the unfinished wood, and readying it for our experienced fitters to install in your home.

We have carefully selected floor oils and finishes that are environmentally friendly and not hazardous to the health of you or your loved ones. They are free of formaldehyde and VOC.

We produce all custom flooring in our factory in Cork, Ireland, starting off with the unfinished wood, and readying it for our experienced fitters to install in your home.

We have carefully selected floor oils and finishes that are environmentally friendly and not hazardous to the health of you or your loved ones. They are free of formaldehyde and VOC.

Our floors are one-of-a-kind! Our designs, colours, and finishes are supported by our own formulae and graphics. Are you interested in a colour that’s never been used before? Talk to us, and we’ll surprise you with a unique outcome!

WHAT IS YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE DESIGN OF YOUR ENGINEERED WOOD FLOOR?

You have the vision. Let’s now put it into practice.

Drop into our showroom in Cork.
Select your style (or styles) and colour.
Select plank lengths and widths, where appropriate.
Discuss and choose the finishing treatment.
After ordering, grant us a 6-week lead time.
After installation, enjoy your new flooring from Wood Flooring Ireland!

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

FAQs

Solid wood floors, also known as hardwood floors, are produced from a slice of wood of a single tree. Engineered wood flooring, also known as semi-solid wood flooring, is built in layers. The top layer consists of quality wood that can be fashioned into a number of flooring patterns. The bottom layer is the foundation and is composed of compressed plywood or unfinished solid wood.

Engineered wood flooring and solid wood flooring from an aesthetic point of view, can result in the exact same look. With a solid wood floor, you benefit from the “genuine” article, all the way down. An engineered wood floor is built with solid wood, part of the way down, but its base provides the benefit of stability, endurance, and the option of underfloor heating and cooling.

The longevity of engineered wood flooring depends on a number of factors. Influencing factors are the thickness of the top layer, the hardness of the wood (Janka score), and the amount of traffic the flooring must sustain. Engineered wood flooring can last for 100 years!

Visit Our Cork Showroom Today

As a family-run business, we understand the importance of dealing face-to-face. If you would like to come to visit our showroom to get a better feel for what we do, or simply see some of our beautiful wood flooring in person, you would be most welcome. We are located in Cork but deliver nationwide.

Our lead times are typically around 6-8 weeks from the time of order to arrival in your home. All our flooring, be it plank, herringbone, chevron, Versailles, in any of our bespoke colours, comes with a free cleaning kit, perfect for keeping your beautiful new floor in top shape, and increasing the life of it in the process.

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