Special Producers of laminate floors in Hungarian Point and heringbone style

‘EVERYONE’ IS TURNING BACK TO OLD FITTING PATTERNS

HERRINGBONE AND HUNGARIAN POINT IN LAMINATE AND DESIGN FLOORS

Plank floors and strip parquet have enjoyed a wide and varied public in the course of history. Those wooden floors were found both amongst wealthy classes and in cloisters or mansions and in ordinary working class homes. In the past, special fitting patterns were the preserve of those who could give themselves a treat, and that’s still the case today. It’s no wonder that floor makers who rely on ‘imitation’ have included these patterns in their range. Two years ago, ‘herringbone’ was a hit as a theme at Domotex 2019 and emerged as a universal fitting pattern in all forms of floor technology.

From ‘exclusive’ to ‘common use’ Parquet came within reach of ‘ordinary’ people with the industrial revolution. In the 20th century, after World War I, parquet production generally blossomed. The refined technical infrastructure and not least the first four-sided planing machine yielded much higher production capacity. As a result, manufacturers could meet the growing demand for parquet for private dwellings and flats. From then on, the Parisian bourgeoisie played a big part in spreading herringbone and Hungarian point. Over the last 30 years, both patterns have briefly gone out of fashion; they were seen as antiquated and totally outmoded. Yet today they are emerging again in highly unusual interior combinations and, especially, in many other forms of technology such as laminate, LVT, and linoleum.

Laminate and LVT Once you can take digital photographs and print just about all materials, there would seem to be no limits any more. Embossing does the rest. And so, old fitting patterns are also appearing in imitation floors. This means a fascinating shift: the degree of difficulty for completing such floors is transferred from the professional to the maker. In the past, producers supplied slats 6 or 9mm thick, neat and straight. Completion from the assembly to the finish was for the professional. Nowadays, however, the innovative element is found more in the floor covering than in the fitting.

In rolls Flexible floors in rolls can take on any appearance. That means that any fitting pattern imaginable can be pressed onto vinyl, PVC, linoleum, or even cork. Nothing is simpler in terms of production.

Planks or tiles It’s a different story when you want to imitate individual floorboards which then have to be laid in the corresponding fitting pattern. Obviously, the click system then plays a crucial part. If there is a different click system for the ends of a plank than for the length, you can’t have a herringbone pattern or Hungarian point. And so, the click system all round has to be the same. Nowadays, manufacturers are concentrating on providing assistance and helping to speed up the fitting.

Two specialists

Aspecta

Our Elemental by Aspecta brand continues to grow! The exciting new Elemental by Aspecta collection update which you can’t ignore. This collection features five different sizes. A XL-Plank, Chevron, Herringbone, Squared Tile and Rectangular tiles with unique designs in fashionable colors. The full collection is available in Dryback (Glue down) and Multilayer (Click) flooring. Unique formats such as herringbone and chevron in light and bright colors, which can be easily and quickly installed into both traditional and contemporary settings. The XL Plank creates an impressive large-scale effect on the floor. The result is truly stunning, especially in the lighter, on-trend tones (available in 14 different colors). With its in-register embossing for heightened depth and authenticity, the XL Plank is a sophisticated look to multiple settings. This collection is available in an 2.5 mm

Dryback and a 8 mm Multilayer design flooring which features a 0.55 wear layer coated with the Duraspect Extreme Surface Protectant™. For unrivaled abrasion resistance and stain repellency. A Pre-attached HDPE underlayment comes with the Multilayer flooring, which provides sound mitigation and enhanced comfort underfoot. Suitable for private houses and project market segments.

Meister ‘MEISTER herringbone laminate M6’: four authentic oak laminate floors Herringbone floors have traditionally been stylish floors with a warm and authentic look. After the successful introduction of MEISTER PS500 herringbone parquet floors, MEISTER believes it is time for a successful heir in laminate. To that end they have developed four oak floors which fit in perfectly with current decorative trends. This userfriendly and authentic herringbone laminate floor comes perfectly into its own in both rustic and modern homes. The top quality synchronous structure of the pores and fine micro-joint all round give this floor a top quality and natural look. Moreover, the special Diamond Pro surface ensures greater scratch resistance and is highly resistant to chemicals. Moreover, apart from the aesthetic aspect, MEISTER has also considered fitting convenience. Thanks to the licensed Unizip click system, there is no longer any hint of a plank A and a plank B. From now on, this MEISTER herringbone laminate floor can be fitted with one type of plank. This helps the fitter to fit the floor faster and reduces cutting waste for end consumers. In short, this is a win-win situation for everyone. This new herringbone collection is available in the following size: 620 x 155 x 8mm. Moreover, this floor also has an anti-static top layer and is suitable for fitting in commercial rooms (class 32). This floor will be available in retail stores from the start of September 2020 at the recommended price of €39.95 per square metre.

MEISTER herringbone laminate M6 in the oak champagne design (7001)

THE MOST AUTHENTIC LUXURY VINYL FLOORING EVER!