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Herringbone, Chevron and Parquet Floors for San Francisco Homes

Writer: Joe Avila
Joe Avila
4 days ago
3 min read

Updated: 37 minutes ago

Chevron wood flooring in a stylish living room

Planning a wood floor in San Francisco or the Bay Area? We can help.

Main office: 406B West Broad St, Westfield, NJ 07090. We sell and deliver wood flooring throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.



Quick Answers

  • Herringbone uses rectangular boards laid in a staggered zigzag with square-cut ends. Chevron boards are cut at an angle so the points meet in a clean V.

  • Parquet is the wider family of geometric wood floors, including Versailles panels, which suit classic San Francisco interiors.

  • Most pattern floors today are engineered, which keeps them stable through the Bay Area's humidity changes.

  • Patterns take more cutting and a skilled installer, so plan for extra material and installation time.


Herringbone Vs. Chevron

Herringbone wood flooring in a dining room

Both patterns create a zigzag, but they get there differently. Herringbone boards are simple rectangles that butt against each other at right angles, giving a woven look. Chevron boards are cut at an angle at each end, so the pattern reads as a continuous arrow. Herringbone feels traditional and textured; chevron feels crisp and directional. Browse our herringbone collection and chevron collection.


Parquet And Versailles Panels

Louis European oak Versailles parquet engineered wood panel

Parquet covers geometric patterns made from smaller pieces of wood. Versailles panels, first made for French palaces, are one of the best-known designs and look at home in Pacific Heights, Presidio Heights and other classic San Francisco interiors. Our parquet collection includes European oak Versailles panels such as Louis, Ana and Catrina.


Which Rooms Suit Pattern Floors?

Herringbone wood floor running through a kitchen and hallway

  • Entry halls and corridors, where a herringbone or chevron running the length of the space draws the eye forward.

  • Living and dining rooms, where a pattern becomes the centerpiece of the room.

  • Victorian and Edwardian parlors, where parquet suits the period details.


Planning A Pattern Floor

Parquet wood flooring in an empty white room

Pattern floors use more material than straight planks because of extra cutting at the walls, so ask your installer how much overage the layout needs. Engineered construction keeps herringbone and chevron stable over concrete and radiant heat. See Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood Flooring for San Francisco Homes and How San Francisco Fog and Humidity Affect Wood Floors. When you are ready, use our herringbone and pattern quote form.


Ready To Choose Your Floor?

Parquet wood flooring in a classic living room

San Francisco Wood Floors sells and delivers wood flooring to homes and projects across San Francisco and the Bay Area. To get started, book a virtual design consultation, request a quote with our plank flooring quote form or herringbone and pattern quote form, or call 908-232-6600. Current prices are listed at luxurywoodnyc.com.

Browse the collections: wide plank floors, herringbone, chevron and parquet.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Difference Between Herringbone And Chevron Floors?

Herringbone boards are rectangles with square-cut ends, laid in a staggered zigzag. Chevron boards have ends cut at an angle, so they meet in a clean, continuous V.

Is Herringbone Flooring More Expensive To Install?

Pattern floors generally cost more to install than straight planks because they take more cutting, layout time and material. Current material prices are listed at luxurywoodnyc.com.

Can Herringbone Go Over Concrete Or Radiant Heat?

Engineered herringbone can be installed over concrete and many radiant heat systems when the product is approved for it and the correct installation method is used.

Do You Sell Versailles Parquet Panels?

Yes. Our parquet collection includes European oak Versailles panels such as Louis, Ana and Catrina.

Ready to order your floor? Call 908-232-6600, book a virtual design consultation or request a quote. We deliver throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.

About the author: Joe Avila leads San Francisco Wood Floors, bringing 26 years of experience in wood flooring. He is an NWFA-certified wood flooring inspector, installer and sander, has taught accredited educational programs for AIA, ASID and IDCEC audiences for more than a decade, and has trained thousands of architects and design professionals in the proper specification of wood flooring. Questions about your floor? Call 908-232-6600 or visit luxurywoodnyc.com.

 
 
 

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