Just know that the zigzag installation isn t a breeze.
How to install herringbone parquet flooring.
Herringbone is quickly becoming the must have flooring pattern of the year but this is a flooring design that will never go out of style.
The zigzag style pattern that a herringbone layout creates is incredibly eye catching and when you use high quality flooring this design can easily make a room stand out.
If the width of the product varies this will cause separations at the end of the herringbone pieces.
Regardless of direction herringbone parquet will require a centerline and two working lines see figure 7 5.
Failure to do so will result in a continuous out of alignment problem with gapping.
Herringbone installations involve critical preparation and layout procedures.
Herringbone parquet can be laid out parallel or at a 45 degree angle to the room.
It is important to first read and understand the hardwood flooring installation guide which you can find here.
Many parquet floors are engineered and as such must be glued down but some solid parquet is appropriate for a nail down installation.
There are ways to correct but it s likely you ll be correcting with every board installed for the remainder of the job.
A complete guide to layout installation finishing.
Begin by laying out a few alternating slats.
If you have a wood floor that could use a built in focal point try inlaying a section of classic herringbone parquet.
This is the pattern that even the pros mess up says charles peterson author of wood flooring.
Always refer to the flooring manufacturer s instructions for details about which installation methods are appropriate for your particular flooring.
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