Herringbone Wood Flooring

Our herringbone wood flooring brings the timeless look of traditional parquet to your home, made from real engineered oak. Each 90mm x 400mm block has a 3mm oak wear layer on a stable 14mm core, is suitable for underfloor heating and comes with a 25-year guarantee.

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Our herringbone wood flooring brings the timeless look of traditional parquet to your home, made from real engineered oak. Each 90mm x 400mm block has a 3mm oak wear layer on a stable 14mm core, is suitable for underfloor heating and comes with a 25-year guarantee. Choose from five finishes, from £47.69 per m² including VAT, and see them in person at our Manchester showroom in Stretford.

Oak herringbone flooring in five finishes

Every block is real oak with a brushed, UV-lacquered finish that brings out the grain. For a light oak herringbone floor, choose Natural. Golden Glow and Antique Haze give you warmer mid-tones, while Bourbon has a deeper, richer shade for a darker herringbone look. Want more character? The hand-scraped Antique Haze has a textured, reclaimed feel that suits period homes and rustic interiors.

Engineered herringbone flooring: classic look, modern stability

Traditional parquet was made from solid wood blocks that could move with changes in temperature and humidity. Our engineered herringbone flooring gives you the same classic pattern on a cross-layered core that stays stable, so it suits underfloor heating, kitchen-diners and extensions. The tongue and groove blocks create tight, neat joints for a crisp pattern.

Herringbone parquet flooring for every room

A herringbone floor adds instant character to hallways, living rooms, dining rooms and open-plan spaces. The zigzag pattern draws the eye along the room, helping narrow hallways feel wider and larger rooms feel more elegant.

Cheap herringbone wood flooring in Manchester

Real oak herringbone doesn't have to cost a fortune. Buying from a local cash and carry keeps our prices low, and every price includes VAT. Each pack covers 1.87m², so measure your room, add around 10-15% for cutting waste and round up to the nearest full pack. Visit our showroom at Unit 46, Stretford Motorway Estate, Barton Dock Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M32 0ZH, or order online and your herringbone flooring usually arrives within about a week.

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  • Elka Oak Glue 14mm Real Herringbone Dark Smoked ELKA14HBDSOAK Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Herringbone Dark Smoked Oak ELKA14HBDSOAK 14mm

    • 14mm
    • 120mm wide
    • Tongue & Groove
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    £69.21 per square metre £59.80 per pack
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  • Elka Oak Glue 14mm Real Herringbone Light Smoked ELKA14HBLSOAK Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Herringbone Light Smoked Oak ELKA14HBLSOAK 14mm

    • 14mm
    • 120mm wide
    • Tongue & Groove
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    £69.21 per square metre £59.80 per pack
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  • Westex Origins Herringbone Invisible Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Origins Herringbone Invisible

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
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    £71.92 per square metre £61.85 per pack
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  • Westex Origins Herringbone Dark Smoked Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Origins Herringbone Dark Smoked

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
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    £71.92 per square metre £61.85 per pack
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  • Westex Origins Herringbone Light Smoked Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Origins Herringbone Light Smoked

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
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    £71.92 per square metre £61.85 per pack
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  • Westex Origins Herringbone Latte Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Origins Herringbone Latte

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
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    £71.92 per square metre £61.85 per pack
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    Underlay, adhesive, scotia and door bars to match.

  • Westex Origins Herringbone Natural Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Origins Herringbone Natural

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
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    £71.92 per square metre £61.85 per pack
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  • Cotswold Herringbone Natural Brushed UV Laquered HB-1 Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Cotswold Herringbone Natural Brushed UV Laquered HB-1

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
    • Tongue & Groove
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    £47.69 per square metre £89.28 per pack
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  • Cotswold Herringbone Brushed UV Laquered Antique Haze HB-2 Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Cotswold Herringbone Brushed UV Laquered Antique Haze HB-2

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
    • Tongue & Groove
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    £47.69 per square metre £89.28 per pack
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  • Cotswold Herringbone Brushed UV Lacquered Golden Glow HB-4 Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Cotswold Herringbone Brushed UV Lacquered Golden Glow HB-4

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
    • Tongue & Groove
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    £47.69 per square metre £89.28 per pack
    Sale price £47.69 per square metre £89.28 per pack

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  • Cotswold Herringbone Brushed UV Lacquered Bourbon HB-5 Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Cotswold Herringbone Brushed UV Lacquered Bourbon HB-5

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
    • Tongue & Groove
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    £47.69 per square metre £89.28 per pack
    Sale price £47.69 per square metre £89.28 per pack

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  • Cotswold Herringbone Handscraped Antique Haze HB-3 Engineered Wood Flooring
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    Cotswold Herringbone Handscraped Antique Haze HB-3

    • 14mm
    • 90mm wide
    • Tongue & Groove
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    £51.29 per square metre £96.01 per pack
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Herringbone vs Chevron Wood Flooring

Herringbone and chevron both use rectangular wood blocks laid in a zigzag, but the blocks are cut differently. Herringbone blocks have square ends, so each one meets the next at a right angle for a staggered, woven look. Chevron blocks are cut at an angle so the ends meet in a clean, continuous V. Herringbone is the more traditional pattern, and it's usually more affordable because the blocks don't need angled cuts.

Herringbone Wood Flooring in Manchester

Want to see how a herringbone wood floor will look in your home? Visit our Stretford showroom, a short drive from Manchester city centre, Trafford, Sale, Salford and Stockport, to compare every finish side by side. Our team can help you work out quantities, the best laying direction and the right underlay and trims. Call us on 0161 300 3330, or order online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you lay herringbone wood flooring?

Herringbone blocks are fitted at right angles to each other to form a zigzag, working out from a straight centre line set out across the room. Engineered herringbone is usually glued down to a flat, level subfloor, but always follow the fitting instructions for your floor. The pattern needs precise setting out, so we recommend using an experienced fitter.

Which direction should herringbone flooring be laid?

Most fitters run the pattern along the longest wall, or towards the main window or doorway. This draws the eye through the room and makes the space feel bigger. In hallways, running the herringbone lengthways helps a narrow space feel wider.

Is herringbone wood flooring more expensive?

The blocks themselves are often similar in price to standard planks. Ours start at £47.69 per m² including VAT. Fitting usually costs more, because every block is laid individually and there's more cutting waste. Allow around 10-15% extra material when you order.

Can herringbone wood flooring go over underfloor heating?

Yes. Our herringbone blocks are engineered oak, whose stable core copes with the temperature changes underfloor heating brings. Follow the fitting guidance on maximum floor temperature.

What's the difference between herringbone and parquet flooring?

Parquet is the umbrella term for wood floors laid in blocks to create a geometric pattern. Herringbone is the most popular parquet pattern, alongside chevron and basket weave. So every herringbone wood floor is a parquet floor, but not every parquet floor is herringbone.

Is herringbone wood flooring good for hallways?

Yes. It's one of the most popular choices for hallways. The zigzag pattern makes narrow spaces feel wider, and our lacquered finish and 3mm oak wear layer help it stand up to busy foot traffic. Pair it with a good doormat to keep grit off the floor.