Herringbone flooring in Leicester

Herringbone LVT: the parquet look, without the upkeep

Herringbone is rectangular blocks laid at right angles in a zig-zag, so the end of each block meets the side of the next. (Chevron is different: its blocks are cut at an angle so the ends meet in a straight point.) In luxury vinyl it's warm, quiet, 100% waterproof and doesn't need sanding or oiling like real wood.

Both of our herringbone designs are dryback LVT: 2.5mm thick with a 0.55mm wear layer, glued down to the subfloor. We don't currently stock a click herringbone.

Fitting herringbone: what to know first

• Preparation is everything. Dryback is thin, so anything under it can show through. Concrete and screed must be dry (75% RH or below), primed and smoothed. Floorboards need overlaying with at least 5.5–6mm flooring-grade plywood.
• Setting out matters. A straight, square centre line is what makes herringbone look right, so it's a job where a fitter earns their money.
• Adhesive and rolling. Use an LVT adhesive with the trowel notch the adhesive maker specifies, then roll in both directions with a heavy flooring roller.
• Order extra. Allow about 15% for cutting and waste, rather than the usual 10%.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, which take priority. See the full fitting and subfloor preparation guide.