Precision installation
Expert layout planning, edge alignment and subfloor levelling for flawless fitting.
Fitted across Carlow & Leinster
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring
Parquet and herringbone floors bring timeless elegance and precision to any interior. These styles don't just enhance a room, they become the room's centrepiece.
In short: Herringbone and parquet are Mila Flooring's specialism and the pattern most requested by clients. Installation requires careful layout planning from the room's centre line and a fully level subfloor.
Expert parquet and herringbone installation
With classic patterns like chevron, basket weave and traditional herringbone, our team ensures flawless installation with detailed subfloor prep and custom layout planning. Whether you are modernising a home or preserving a period property, our craftsmen deliver enduring beauty, expertly fitted.
High-end materials with a professional finish
We work with premium-grade hardwoods, from oak and walnut to smoked and stained varieties. Every piece is measured, cut and placed with precision. We also offer sanding, sealing and staining to protect and highlight the natural pattern.
Bespoke design and layout expertise
From intricate inlays to clean contemporary arrangements, we help you select a pattern that suits your space, then manage everything from subfloor levelling to aftercare advice.
Specification
What the job includes
Patterns & layouts
- Traditional single and double herringbone
- Chevron and French chevron
- Basket weave and block parquet
- Border and inlay detailing
- Expert layout planning from centre lines
- Ideal for hallways, living rooms and offices
Style & endurance
- Classic European oak and premium hardwoods
- Natural, smoked or stained tones
- Compatible with underfloor heating
- Long-lasting professionally sealed finish
- Durable against wear and foot traffic
- Adds character and resale value
Highlights
Why clients choose this service
Premium wood options
Oak, walnut and exotic hardwoods in smoked, brushed and stained finishes.
Complete flooring service
From furniture repositioning to sanding and sealing, we manage your project start to finish.
Aftercare support
Guidance on cleaning, care routines and refinishing for years of continued elegance.
Brands we supply and fit
We supply a wide selection of high-quality flooring to suit every style and budget, including these trusted manufacturers.
Related work
Recent projects
Questions
Herringbone & Parquet Flooring: your questions
What is the difference between herringbone and chevron?
Both are zigzag patterns made from short blocks. In herringbone the blocks are cut square and meet at right angles, so each row is staggered. In chevron the block ends are cut at an angle, so they meet in a clean point down the room. Herringbone feels classic; chevron feels more formal.
Why does layout planning matter so much?
A pattern floor shows every mistake. If the first rows are off line, the zigzag drifts and the cuts at the walls end up uneven. We plan the layout from the room's centre line and check the subfloor is level before laying, so the pattern runs straight and looks balanced from the door.
Can herringbone go over underfloor heating?
Yes, when the blocks are suitable for it. Engineered herringbone and herringbone LVT are the usual choices over heating because they are more stable than solid blocks. Tell us about your system and we will match the product to it.
Can I get the herringbone look in vinyl?
Yes. Herringbone LVT gives the same pattern in a waterproof, hard-wearing floor, which suits kitchens, busy halls and homes with pets. You can see herringbone floors we have fitted on our projects page, and ask us to show you LVT samples.
Is herringbone more expensive than a plank floor?
Usually, yes. The blocks cost more per square metre and laying the pattern takes more time. Your free quote will show the difference for your room.
Can you restore an old parquet floor?
Often. Old parquet can be lifted and relaid where loose, gap filled, sanded and refinished. See our floor sanding page.
Which rooms suit herringbone best?
Hallways and living rooms, where the pattern leads the eye through the space. It also works well in kitchens when laid in LVT.
Free quote
Thinking about herringbone & parquet flooring?
Send us the room size and the look you are after. Free quote, no obligation, honest advice either way.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Fully insured, 15+ years in the trade
- Supply and fit across Leinster
