Herringbone parquet boards

Herringbone is the oldest and most recognisable way to lay parquet: identical blocks meet at 90°, giving the floor a clear rhythm and visually widening the room. The Terris catalogue holds 22 herringbone designs — all three-layer European oak, 14–15 mm thick, most with an oiled finish that can be renewed in patches without sanding the whole floor. Where the pattern earns its keep, and how to pair it with an interior, is covered in our article on herringbone parquet.

When choosing, look first at the top layer — the solid oak wear layer: the catalogue offers versions from 3 to 6.6 mm, and a thicker layer allows the floor to be sanded more times over its life. The second criterion is the installation method: some blocks connect with a click system, others are laid tongue-and-groove or glued to the subfloor. Herringbone boards also suit water-based underfloor heating — in that case we recommend gluing them down. If you are weighing classic herringbone against the angled-cut French pattern, we set out the differences in our chevron parquet overview.

Before ordering, check the quantity with the calculator — herringbone needs a larger cutting allowance than a straight lay, especially in rooms with many corners. The minimum flooring order is 20 m², we send up to 3 samples free of charge, and orders are delivered across the EU within 5–10 working days.