Herringbone

What exactly is a herringbone flooring pattern?

The herringbone pattern, named after the shape of the bones in the herring fish, was first used in textiles around 600 BC. During the Roman Empire, the herringbone pattern was used in pavement stones to create more stable roadways. A herringbone pattern is created in hardwood floors by joining planks of wood of equal size at a right angle to form an overlapping zigzag pattern.

The herringbone flooring pattern has been popular since the 16th century, when European aristocrats began installing patterned floors in their palaces and manors. Today, the herringbone hardwood floor is gaining popularity and can be found in fashionable homes across the country.

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Can herringbone floors be prefinished?

Prefinished floors are an excellent choice for a herringbone flooring pattern or any parquet floor. The prefinished process allows the wood to be cut, sanded, stained, and sealed in the ideal conditions of a manufacturer's facility. Prefinished floors also make installation much easier and save the homeowner from the mess and inconvenience of finishing a floor on-site.

Can engineered floors be laid out in a herringbone pattern?

Engineered floors are constructed with a hardwood veneer glued to multiple layers of a backing material to provide greater stability for installation on concrete slabs, over radiant heat, below grade, or in any location with higher humidity and a wider temperature range.

What kind of wood is best for herringbone floors?

A herringbone flooring pattern can be applied to any type of wood. Carlisle offers ten species of hardwood, three species of pine, and six types of reclaimed floors that can be combined to create a stunning wide plank herringbone floor.