Also known as chevrons or zig zags.
Straight herringbone pattern floor.
Just know that the zigzag installation isn t a breeze.
They both have that distinctive v pattern but in chevron the planks are cut at an angle when they come together which forms a straight line down the floor.
Put spacers in between each tile to ensure future ones are straight and you can spot check with the level regularly.
The most popular parquet floor pattern of all time is said to be the herringbone pattern.
This is the pattern that even the pros mess up says charles peterson author of wood flooring.
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The floor in the picture at the top of this post is herringbone.
The second becoming more and more popular in recent years because of it s straighter lines and modern appeal is the chevron pattern.
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Herringbone pattern herringbone is a pattern of parquet created by alternating rows of wood flooring.
You can read more about the distinction and about the history of the two patterns in this column.
In this application below the classic dark timber floor featuring straight planks is balanced with marble tiles laid in a herringbone pattern adding a modern edge to a traditional floor design.
A complete guide to layout installation finishing.
Away from your straight lines you can use a level after the first few pieces.