Herringbone floors

What is a herringbone pattern in flooring?

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

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Herringbone flooring has been popular since the 16th century, when European aristocrats began installing patterned floors in their palaces and manors. Herringbone hardwood floors are becoming increasingly popular and can be found in stylish homes across the country.

Is it possible to buy prefinished herringbone floors?

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

Is it possible to lay out engineered floors 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 levels of humidity and a wider temperature range.

What is the best wood for herringbone floors?

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