Engineered Herringbone Flooring Melbourne
Engineered herringbone flooring Melbourne: real oak and Australian hardwood parquetry flooring on a plywood core, supplied and installed across Melbourne by Mr Floor.
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Eterna Engineered Oak AB Grade
European oak herringbone in AB prime grade, light wirebrushed with a 3mm wear layer.
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Engineered herringbone flooring in Melbourne
Engineered herringbone is real timber parquetry made as a stable, layered block. Each block has a top layer of real oak or Australian hardwood on a plywood core, and the blocks are laid at right angles to form the zig-zag herringbone pattern. This page holds more than 90 products in blocks from 13.5mm to 15mm thick.
What to compare between ranges
- Wear layer: the thickness of the real timber on top, for example 3mm. A thicker layer leaves more room for sanding later.
- Block size: for example 600 × 120mm or 625 × 125mm. Larger blocks give a bolder pattern and suit larger rooms.
- Grade: a prime grade such as AB has fewer knots for a cleaner look. Grades with more natural features look more rustic.
- Finish: brushed, matte and lacquered surfaces change how the grain shows.
How engineered herringbone is installed
Parquetry blocks are usually glued to a flat, dry subfloor. The pattern is set out from a centre line so that it sits square in the room, and a border or a clean cut finishes the floor at the walls. Because setting out takes care, a herringbone floor takes longer to lay than straight boards.
Herringbone or chevron?
In herringbone the blocks have square ends, and the end of each block meets the side of the next, which gives a staggered zig-zag. In chevron the ends are cut at an angle, so the blocks meet in a straight line of V shapes. See our chevron flooring for that pattern, and hybrid herringbone if you want the pattern in a waterproof plank.
Choosing a colour
Light, natural oak tones make the pattern soft and calm. Dark or smoked tones make every block stand out. Compare two or three colours in daylight and at night before you decide.
See engineered herringbone at our Thomastown showroom
Timber colours change with the light in a room. Visit our showroom at 216 Settlement Rd, Thomastown, or book our mobile showroom, which brings hundreds of flooring samples to your home.
Frequently asked questions
- Is engineered herringbone real timber?
- Yes. The surface is a layer of real oak or Australian hardwood, so every block has its own grain. Under it is a plywood core that keeps the block stable.
- Can engineered herringbone be sanded and finished again?
- Yes, within the limits of its wear layer. How often depends on the thickness of the real timber layer and on how much each sanding takes off.
- Which rooms suit engineered herringbone?
- Living rooms, dining rooms, halls and bedrooms. It is real timber, so it is not a floor for bathrooms or laundries.
- What is the difference between herringbone and chevron?
- Herringbone blocks have square ends and form a staggered zig-zag. Chevron blocks are cut at an angle and meet in a straight line of V shapes.
See this range at our Thomastown showroom, 216 Settlement Rd, Thomastown VIC 3074. Read our Google reviews.