Chevron Wood Floor

The use of decorative patterns in wood flooring has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Among contemporary favourites, the herringbone and chevron floor designs are timeless patterns that never go out of style. However, there are occasions when people confuse one style for the other. In a chevron design, the zigzag creates a continuous, distinct V shape. The edges of each plank are cut at an angle, 45 or 60 degrees being the most common, and when joined together, the chevron pattern is like long string of arrows running across the floor.

Chevron floors can sometimes be more costly than other types of wooden flooring due to the great accuracy that the floorboards have to be laid. This meant higher-skilled workers, longer installation time and more material wastages.