Herringbone Vinyl Flooring

With it’s distinctive waved lines, herringbone flooring has long been a popular choice for a sense of class and luxury. You can capture the same desirable aesthetic with affordable and practical herringbone vinyl flooring.

Available in a choice of colours and finishes, vinyl herringbone flooring also has the benefits of 100% waterproofing, easy maintenance, and underfoot comfort. From classic oak to modern grey and white, there’s bound to be a style of herringbone flooring vinyl that suits your home.

Herringbone Vinyl Flooring

What is Herringbone Vinyl Flooring?

Vinyl herringbone flooring is comprised of patterned planks, with a rigid yet flexible SPC core that makes for ease of installation and fit with the subfloor. With its advanced ceramic PUR coating and commercially rated wear layer (0.55mm), it is highly resistant to scratches, stains, and UV damage. Elegant and affordable, herringbone effect vinyl flooring is particularly suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and high traffic areas.

Why Choose Herringbone Vinyl?

Outstanding Durability

With a stronger core layer, herringbone vinyl sheet flooring is less brittle and more able to withstand everyday use than regular SPC. There’s a 20-year domestic and 10-year commercial warranty for added peace of mind across the range.

Design Flexibility

Combining the classic luxurious look of parquet with the structure of modern vinyl, herringbone flooring is a versatile choice for traditional and contemporary homes. It can enhance the perceived room length or width, with the choice of differently sized planks to create a zoned-effect in open-plan areas.

Underfoot Comfort

Each herringbone vinyl floorboard comes with a naturally embossed texture for a highly realistic look and feel. Enjoy the calming sense of comfort as you walk across the herringbone vinyl sheet flooring.

Enhanced Everyday Living

Besides being moisture and slip-resistant, herringbone flooring vinyl is also fitted with an IXPE underlay for reduced noise and more everyday tranquillity.

Sustainable Selection

Weighing less than regular SPC, herringbone wood effect vinyl flooring is a great choice for reduction of your carbon footprint. The phatalafree herringbone vinyl floor boards can also be recycled at the end of their long life.

Formats and Specifications

Although offering the same exceptional resilience as the vinyl tiles and sheets, there are some differences in terms of format, performance, and suitability for different areas of the home.

Designed to mimic parquet flooring, the narrow herringbone vinyl floorboards feature highly realistic grain patterns for natural appeal. Lighter yet stronger than regular SPC, such high quality herringbone vinyl flooring will also minimise the risks of damage and claims. 

Thicker than standard vinyl tiles, the vinyl herringbone flooring also has a robust wear layer, making it a great choice for long-term durability in high-traffic areas. And in the unlikely event of damage, there’s the convenient option of switching out individual planks rather than entire flooring sections.

While costing a little more than herringbone vinyl tiles, the greater durability and easier repair of herringbone vinyl flooring means that it delivers outstanding long term value. There’s also the benefit of easy installation, with the Uniclic and Unidrop locking systems for DIY-friendly connection. The individual herringbone vinyl floorboards will slot seamlessly into place, with the tap of a mallet to keep them secure.

Styles and Finishes

From clean white to heritage oak herringbone vinyl flooring, Traditional Beams presents a variety of styles and finish choices. With the naturally embossed surface design, it’s a real challenge to tell the difference between herringbone vinyl and the more expensive natural wood alternative. Whether looking to make a bold bedroom statement or capture the living room wow factor, there’s a variety of herringbone vinyl sheet flooring to suit.

Popular oak herringbone vinyl varieties include:

  • Boat Shack Oak - a characterful choice, blending soft and weathered oak tones with a visible grain
  • English Oak - sitting in the sweet spot between yellow old oak and modern grey tones, a choice equally suitable for traditional and contemporary room schemes
  • Latte Oak - a soft and modern oak tone sure to brighten interior spaces and combine effectively with whites, greys, greige and warmer neutrals for enduring appeal
  • Nimbus Oak - a light wood design with soft warm undertones and subtle, flowing grain for a brightening effect or to make rooms appear larger.

Such luxurious herringbone vinyl flooring delivers a variety of room-specific benefits, with waterproofing for bathrooms, high footfall capacity for hallways, and natural warmth for bedrooms. Given the scratch resistance, it’s a great choice for households with pets, too.

Care and Maintenance

Herringbone vinyl flooring is very easy to clean and maintain, with regular sweeping and occasional mopping all that’s needed to keep it in top condition.

Here are some tips to preserve your herringbone vinyl floor:

  • Clean up any spills and excessive liquids straight away
  • Add floor protection devices, such as felt pads, to the underside of furniture
  • Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners and bleach for floor maintenance
  • Don’t drag or slide heavy objects across the floor

Herringbone Vinyl Flooring
FAQ's

What is herringbone vinyl flooring?

Herringbone vinyl flooring is a patterned vinyl design that recreates the look of a traditional herringbone wood floor but with added water resistance and easier installation.


Where can herringbone vinyl flooring be used?

It is suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and hallways due to its durability and water resistance.


Is herringbone vinyl flooring harder to install than straight planks?

Although slightly more challenging, the modern click systems mean that herringbone flooring can be installed by the competent DIYer.


Does herringbone vinyl look realistic?

Modern vinyl designs feature detailed wood grains and textures, offering a convincing wood effect appearance.


Can vinyl flooring be used with underfloor heating?

Yes, most vinyl floors are compatible with underfloor heating when installed according to manufacturer guidance.