Parquetry Flooring

1. Plank Dimensions

Length: Typically 400–900 mm (16″–36″)

Width: Typically 70–220 mm (3″–8.5″)

Thickness:

Solid timber: 18–22 mm

Engineered wood: 12–20 mm (wood wear layer ~3–6 mm)

Note: Exact dimensions vary by manufacturer and material.

2. Pattern Orientation

Classic Herringbone: Rectangular planks joined at a 90° angle, forming a V-shaped pattern.

Chevron vs. Herringbone:

Herringbone: Ends are square-cut, creating staggered ends.

Chevron: Ends are cut at an angle for a continuous arrow effect.

3. Material Options

Solid Hardwood: Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash, European Oak, American White Oak

Engineered Wood:

Hardwood wear layer bonded over a multi-ply core

Greater stability in humidity changes

Laminate or Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT): Herringbone look with easier installation & maintenance

4. Surface Finish

UV-Cured Oil: Natural, matte look; easy to refresh

Hard-Wax Oil: Enhanced grain texture

Polyurethane Lacquer: Durable, smoother finish

Wire-Brushed / Hand-Scraped: Textured, rustic feel

5. Installation Method

Glue-Down: Recommended for hardwood and engineered wood (on concrete subfloor)

Nail/Staple Down: Preferred on timber subfloors (engineered or solid wood)

Click-Lock: Often for floating engineered planks or LVT options

6. Underlay & Subfloor Requirements

Flatness tolerance: Within 3 mm over 3 m or 2 mm over 1 m

Moisture barrier: Required over concrete slabs

Acoustic underlay: Optional for sound reduction

7. Performance & Ratings (Typical)

Wear Layer (engineered): 3–6 mm

Hardness (Janka rating): Varies by species

Warranty:

Solid wood: 25+ years (finish dependent)

Engineered wood: 10–30 years (brand dependent)

8. Environmental & Standards

Certification: FSC or PEFC sourced timber

VOC Emissions: Meets low-VOC indoor air quality standards

Hardness Standards: Meets relevant regional grading (e.g., AC rating for laminate)

9. Design & Layout Options

Border & Frame: Optional perimeter border in contrasting width or tone

Stain / Tone Choices: Natural, light, medium, dark, custom stains

Plank Width Variations: Standard, wide-plank herringbone options