Factors that Make Herringbone Hardwood Flooring a Great Choice for Your Home  

07/24/2023

Also known as parquet block flooring, Herringbone hardwood flooring is one of the most preferred flooring patterns for many homeowners. Herringbone derives its design from a fish, and tries to emulate the bone of a fish by placing small wooden planks in zigzag manner.  A herringbone layout can be achieved using solid hardwood as well as engineered wood. This stylish and timeless design can add character to any space instantly. This is the reason why this flooring type has retained its popularity for centuries.  

In herringbone hardwood floors, the blocks are laid out at an angle of 45 degrees to the next one, creating a ‘V’ shape. The grain pattern and colour of a herringbone floor depends on the selected wood species. Out of all wood species, Oak wood is considered to the most suitable one for herringbone flooring pattern. While natural oak provides a golden tone, pre-stained Oak is also available in many different shades.   

Advantages of Herringbone Flooring 

• The biggest reason behind the popularity of herringbone hardwood floors is its ability to create a sophisticated indoor environment without the need to go big and bold in other design elements such as furniture, wall colour, artwork, rug, etc.  
• While the layout of herringbone is classical, it is possible to create a personalised look by using more eclectic textures and colours. Regardless of wood type, plank size, or finish, herringbone pattern always helps a floor stand out from those with straight layouts.  
• The zigzag pattern of herringbone wood floor creates the look of movement because of its arrows. This intricate design element not only brings fluidity to the space, but also makes rooms appear larger and longer than they are.   
• If you are looking for an incredibly durable flooring option, herringbone hardwood floor is definitely a great choice. Hardwood is amongst the most durable flooring options that can last for centuries. To maintain the look of your herringbone, you can protect areas with high foot traffic by using deep pile rugs.  
• One of the most important benefits of herringbone hardwood floors is that they can be easily repaired or refinished over time. If an individual tile is damaged, it can be repaired or replaced quickly without any serious expense. On the other hand, in case of floors made of long planks, a similar problem may require a much larger and significantly more expensive repair job.  

Herringbone Hardwood Floor Maintenance  

Just like any other type of hardwood flooring, looking after herringbone floors are quite straightforward. However, you must make a conscious effort to keep your floor at it best over the years.  

Always wipe away the spills immediately and remove outdoor footwear before entering the space. To prevent unwanted scratches created by the bottom of furniture, felt protector pads can be used.  Sweep the floor on a regular basis using a soft brush. Finally, use a manufacturer recommended cleaning solution along with microfiber mops to clean the floor.   

If you want to find out more about hardwood flooring options for your home or office, please contact us at Enoak.