Chevron Floor Pattern: The Unmistaken Zigzag Design

Chevron pattern wood flooring with its unmistakable zigzag design truly is iconic in flooring circles. An unmistakable geometric pattern where planks are cut at an angle so the zig perfectly meets the zag, chevron pattern flooring can add real interest and charm to any sort of home, modern or traditional.

Thought to be one of the first types of parquet flooring to be developed in Europe, the inspiration is said to come from the brickwork of old churches and castles. And taking centre stage in the likes of the palace of Versailles, there is no getting away from the fact that the addition of the chevron pattern makes a wood floor even more interesting.

When it first came into fashion, chevron pattern flooring would have been painstakingly laid by craftsmen who had patiently cut each board to a 45-degree angle by hand. Thereafter, they’d work painstakingly to make sure every board sat perfectly next to its neighbour. Thankfully today life is made a whole lot simpler, thanks to engineered chevron flooring. With boards pre-made with your chevron pattern, you can have your room transformed in no time at all. Add to that the broad range of options when it comes to species, finishes and board thicknesses and you will soon start to see why chevron pattern engineered wood flooring is right at the top of more and more people’s wish lists.

Engineered wood chevron pattern flooring

Not only is engineered wood chevron pattern flooring a great solution from a convenience point of view, it’s also the ideal option for any room in the home. In fact, if you choose the right option, you can have this look throughout your home, even if you have under floor heating.

While solid wood is a wonderful, natural product, the thing that makes it unsuitable for flooring the likes of a bathroom or kitchen is its natural tendency to expand and contract. The same is true where you have under floor heating. When wood comes in contact with moisture or is subjected to temperature changes it expands and contracts. In its natural setting this isn’t an issue, but when cut into solid wood flooring planks that are butted together on a floor it can become a major issue.

While solid wood floors should always be fitted with an expansion gap, there is still the inherent risk of too much expansion or too much contraction. Eventually where expansion and contraction is excessive, floors can develop unsightly and draughty gaps or even worse can start to cup or bow, making the floor surface uneven and unattractive. This is not the case with engineered wood flooring.

Thanks to the way engineered boards are constructed, they can withstand moisture and temperature fluctuations much more than solid wood. In fact, they barely bat an eyelid, even in the likes of bathrooms and kitchens where fluctuations can be significant. This is what makes our engineered chevron pattern flooring such a great choice.

Light and modern

If you’re looking for a trendy and light chevron pattern, the likes of this solution is highly likely to float your boat. With an almost pale mushroom colouration, the natural depth and interest of the wood in this floor is enhanced both by the oiling and by the zigzag pattern of the chevrons.

This truly is a superb option, either for a floor that’s uniform throughout your home or for use in any room where you want to create a real illusion of light and space. Terrific when combined with modern soft furnishings, this easy to maintain flooring will look great for a very, very long time.

Dark and interesting

If you want more of an antique look, then this Prime Engineered Oak Chevron Coffee Brushed and UV Oiled option is for you. With a naturally aged look caused by the coffee and brushing, this wood flooring wouldn’t look out of place in any stately home or castle, we can assure you! That said, in the comfort of your own home, this sort of timeless flooring lets you get as creative as you like with your furnishings. Neither bright bold designer nor authentic antique will phase this floor. You truly can go as mad as you like and this backdrop will never look out of place. Add to this, the fact that it’s currently on offer with 57% off its previous price and you’ll see what a great investment this chevron pattern flooring solution really is.

You can see our full range of chevron pattern engineered wood flooring here, but if you have any questions you’d like to ask us or if you’d simply like some free and friendly advice regarding your next flooring project, why not get in touch? It costs nothing to chat and we will give you sound and impartial advice; guaranteed!