Chevron Wood Flooring
Discover timeless elegance with Forte Flooring's engineered and solid chevron wood flooring. Our beautiful patterns pay homage to history, adding a touch of sophistication to any space. Crafted from exquisite French and European oak, our pre-finished boards are not only visually stunning but also ready for immediate installation.
The Chevron design, with its V-shaped pattern, exudes a sense of classic luxury, while the Herringbone design offers a charming twist on traditional parquet flooring. Both designs showcase meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, making them versatile solutions for enhancing a wide variety of spaces.
"Parquet wood flooring embodies a multitude of captivating designs, each showcasing exceptional aesthetics and design prowess. These patterns, formed by skillfully arranged wooden blocks, create visually striking motifs that elevate any space.
Prominent among these designs are the timeless herringbone and chevron layouts. Their symmetrical arrangements offer depth and sophistication, becoming hallmark choices for adding unique charm to interiors.
Beyond these classics, parquet’s allure extends to intricate panel designs like the iconic Versailles panels and our exclusive circular creations. These aren’t just floors; they're statement artworks, infusing spaces with unparalleled elegance and character.
What truly distinguishes parquet designs is their timelessness. These patterns and panels exude an ageless beauty, making them enduring choices for spaces seeking sophistication that transcends trends.
At Forté Flooring, explore our exquisite selection of parquet wood flooring designs. Discover how these iconic patterns and intricate panels can transform your space into a timeless work of art."
Parquet Wood Flooring
Chevron hardwood flooring is a type of wood flooring that features a distinctive V-shaped pattern created by the arrangement of the wood planks. The design is achieved by cutting the wood planks at an angle and then connecting them to form a continuous zigzag pattern. This creates a series of continuous, uninterrupted lines that run diagonally across the floor.
Origins: The chevron pattern has a long history and can be traced back to the 16th century in Europe, where it was commonly used in parquet flooring. It gained popularity in the palaces and homes of the French aristocracy during the Renaissance period.
Style Uses: Chevron flooring is known for its timeless and elegant appearance. It adds a touch of sophistication to both traditional and contemporary interiors. The pattern creates a sense of movement and direction, making it a popular choice for spaces where a dynamic and visually interesting floor design is desired.
Makeup: Chevron flooring is typically made from solid hardwood or engineered wood. Solid hardwood chevron floors are constructed from a single piece of wood, while engineered chevron floors consist of a top layer of hardwood veneer bonded to multiple layers of plywood or high-density fiberboard. The construction method can affect factors such as stability and resistance to moisture.
Wood Type: Chevron flooring can be crafted from various hardwood species, including oak, walnut, mahogany, hickory, and more. Oak is a particularly popular choice due to its durability and the ability to showcase the chevron pattern effectively.
Colors: The color of chevron hardwood flooring depends on the type of wood used and the finishing applied. Common finishes include natural, stained, or a combination of both. Natural finishes often showcase the wood's natural color, while stained finishes can range from light to dark shades, allowing for a variety of design possibilities to match different interior styles.
Chevron hardwood flooring comes in a range of colors, from light and neutral tones to rich and dark hues. The choice of color can significantly impact the overall aesthetic of a space, and it's essential to consider factors such as room size, natural light, and existing decor when selecting a color for chevron flooring.
Herringbone Wood Flooring
The Herringbone pattern is often confused with chevron, but herringbone is created by placing rectangles in a staggered zigzag pattern, as shown , it is commonly found in tilework and parquet floors. For herringbone floors, the wood is not cut at an angle, but in rectangles that are laid in a broken zigzag pattern. If you look closely, to the right, you can see that the pieces of flooring here do not come to a sharp point, as in the chevron floor seen above.
Chevron Parquet
This is a zigzag pattern that comes to a sharp point; imagine the letter “V” on repeat. A chevron pattern may be worked into knitwear, printed on fabric, painted on surfaces, or for wood flooring designs.
For chevron floors, the wood pieces are cut at an angle and fitted together to form a true point, as seen here on the left.
This angle is what identifies chevron floors — herringbone floors, as you have seen explained above, are not cut at an angle.
Versailles Wood Panels
Discover the epitome of sophistication with Forté Flooring's Luxury Hardwood Versailles wood tiles. These exquisite panels pay homage to the timeless design of the Palace de Versailles, showcasing intricate patterns reminiscent of the historic wooden floors that replaced marble in one of the world's iconic architectural wonders.
Our Versailles wood tiles, available in both solid and engineered wood flooring, capture the essence of elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention, these pre-assembled and pre-finished panels boast a refined, interwoven mesh of wood squares within a sturdy frame, reminiscent of the classic Versailles pattern.
Adding to this collection of effortless installation and stunning patterns, Forté Flooring introduces a range of pre-assembled, pre-finished patterned panels crafted from reclaimed oak. Each rustic-grade panel is brushed for a beautifully weathered appearance, presenting a compellingly graphic visual that adds character to any space.
Indulge in the luxury and artistry of Forté Flooring's Versailles wood tiles, a testament to timeless beauty and unparalleled quality in hardwood flooring.
Classic Chevron Flooring In 'Silk' Prime Grade with a 45 degree cut.
60 degree Chevron Wood Flooring In Our 'Icon' colour from the Royal Collection.
Recommended Installation Methods
1. Glued Down (Engineered & Solid Flooring)
All Engineered Herringbone Wooden Floors can be bonded to any dry, level and solid subfloor such as concrete screed or wooden materials.
A glued-down wooden floor enhances the feel and sound of solid wood. A glued-down floor is a good solution for large, open areas, where footsteps and drumming noise needs to be minimised.
Our glue down system is one of the best ways to install engineered herringbone flooring and is suitable for both residential and commercial floors. As we at Right Way Carpentry & Flooring pride ourselves on the quality of our finished work, we always prime and seal all concrete subfloors before starting the installation. This is included in your price per Sqm and means your floor is sealed from any dampness below and creates a good adhesion for the glue to bond to.
2. Secret Nailed (Engineered & Solid Flooring)
This method of installation is primarily used for traditional timber floors. It is designed to keep solid boards in place. Plywood sheets would first be laid and then floorboards are nailed down to this individually from the side of the board, so no nails or holes are visible from the surface of the floor.
This is a far more costly installation method because of the plywood, but is used commonly to
a) protect the timber from moisture in the concrete,
b) to help hold down thinner floorboards from buckling and
c) overcome any undulations in the concrete.
3. Floating (Engineered & Laminate Flooring)
You must only float engineered hardwood flooring over an underlay. Solid wood flooring is not structurally stable enough to be floated, so it must be fixed into position. Engineered wooden flooring has been designed and constructed in such as way that it has added dimensional strength and stability from the base layers. This means that it can withstand the added pressure of floating (natural movement).
You will also need to think about the type of underlay that you want to use. There are different types available depending upon your requirements. You might want a thermal barrier or a sound reducing underlay. If you are using underfloor heating then you will need a special low tog underlay to allow the correct transfer of heat through to your floor. Although floating an engineered floor is an acceptable way of installation, it is not something that we recommend as the life of the floor will be shorten greatly.
