Barlinek Herringbone Wood Flooring

“Unbelievable that parquet ever fell out of fashion,” Jason said.

But is that really true?

Parquet flooring has a long history and a timeless appeal. Its geometric patterns, natural timber beauty, and sense of craftsmanship have made it one of the most recognisable flooring styles in interior design.

A Brief History of Parquet Flooring

Parquet flooring is often associated with classic European interiors. One of its most famous early uses was in the Palace of Versailles in France during the reign of King Louis XIV.

At that time, parquet flooring was carefully made by hand using geometric timber patterns. Because of the labour and craftsmanship involved, it was considered a premium and highly desirable flooring choice. Over time, parquet became popular in royal residences, grand public buildings, and high-end European interiors.

Today, parquet flooring is no longer limited to historic buildings. Modern engineered wood flooring has made patterns such as herringbone and chevron more accessible for contemporary homes and commercial spaces.

Herringbone and Chevron Patterns

Herringbone and chevron are two of the most popular parquet flooring patterns.

Herringbone is made with rectangular boards arranged in a broken zigzag pattern. It creates a classic, elegant, and layered appearance.

Chevron uses boards cut at an angle, forming a continuous V-shaped pattern. It gives the floor a sharper and more directional look.

Both patterns can add movement, depth, and sophistication to a room. They work especially well in living areas, kitchens, hallways, retail spaces, cafés, offices, and feature interiors.

Barlinek Herringbone Wood Flooring in New Zealand

Barlinek brings engineered herringbone wood flooring to New Zealand, offering the natural beauty of real timber with a modern engineered construction.

Barlinek floorboards are manufactured using a glued, layered cross structure. Compared with traditional solid timber boards, this engineered construction can provide improved dimensional stability under normal indoor conditions when the flooring is correctly installed and maintained.

In practice, this may help reduce the risk of excessive movement caused by changes in humidity and temperature, although all timber flooring still requires suitable site conditions and proper care.

Barlinek wooden floors are produced in accordance with European wood flooring standards and are supported by product documentation, testing, and certification. Product suitability should always be reviewed based on the intended use area, installation method, and project requirements.

Prefinished Surface for Everyday Living

Barlinek herringbone flooring is supplied with a prefinished surface. This means the floor does not usually require sanding and coating on site after installation, helping make the process more efficient.

The factory-applied finish helps protect the timber surface under normal use conditions. However, like all real wood flooring, it is not scratch-proof or damage-proof. Pet claws, dropped objects, furniture movement, grit, high heels, and incorrect cleaning can still affect the surface.

To maintain the appearance of the floor, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Easy Installation with Barclick System

Modern herringbone flooring has developed significantly from traditional parquet installation methods.

Barlinek Herringbone uses a Barclick system, designed to help the boards connect more efficiently during installation. This can make the installation process more practical compared with older parquet systems.

However, herringbone flooring still requires careful set-out, accurate alignment, correct subfloor preparation, suitable expansion gaps, and professional workmanship. For the best result, installation should generally be carried out by an experienced flooring installer.

Herringbone Flooring for Floors and Walls

Herringbone is not limited to floors. In some interior designs, herringbone wood boards can also be used as a wall feature to create a warm and distinctive look.

A herringbone timber wall can add texture and character to living rooms, entrance areas, bedrooms, offices, cafés, showrooms, and retail spaces. It can become a strong design feature while still maintaining the natural beauty of wood.

Where wood flooring boards are used on walls, the wall substrate, fixing method, trims, indoor conditions, and manufacturer’s installation instructions should all be considered carefully.

A Timeless Flooring Style

Herringbone flooring remains popular because it balances tradition and modern design. It has the character of classic European parquet, but it can also suit contemporary interiors.

A well-designed herringbone floor can make a space feel more elegant, structured, and refined. Whether used in a home, store, café, office, or public interior, it can become one of the main features of the design.

Barlinek Herringbone wood flooring offers the beauty of real timber, the stability of engineered construction, and the timeless appeal of parquet design.

When selected, installed, and maintained correctly, it can bring natural warmth, visual depth, and lasting style to a space.