Special Producers of Hungarian point and herringbone parquet (solid and multilayer)

THE TECHNICALLY ATTAINABLE PAST

SPECIAL FITTING PATTERNS HAVE LONG SINCE CEASED TO BE THE PRESERVE OF THE HAPPY FEW

Various rooms in the interior show that people like looking back to the past. Floors are one of the elements which clearly betray this sense of nostalgia with their rich adornment which has been in evidence for a few years now. Ten years ago, very few people fitted a floor in Hungarian point or herringbone, but the tide has now turned completely.

There are several possible reasons for this shift. Obviously, you look primarily to (interior) architects, who like to explore different paths. That desire from the purchaser was rather pricy in the past (solid wood is costly), but the development of various alternative floor products has put classic fitting patterns increasingly back in vogue. Here we think not only of engineered parquet, but also of versions in PVC, vinyl, linoleum, laminate, etc. Developments in production and fitting options have put such versions increasingly within the reach of consumers with a somewhat lower budget whilst developments in fitting methods mean those versions have become increasingly authentic.

The place of parquet floor fitters

Parquet floor fitters like to be part of this story because to a greater or lesser degree there is still a need for professional expertise. Moreover, floor fitters can make good progress and ‘fit metres of flooring’ with a product which is more than just fitting one plank at a time. One thing is clear: When it comes to special fitting patterns, quite a lot of competent DIY lovers still have to give up because they don’t possess the necessary expertise.

We’ve already unveiled the history of Hungarian point and herringbone in previous editions. The question now is what is available and in this edition we consider the thickness of the strips.

Thicknesses and materials

It is worth knowing that strips for herringbone are generally 6.2 or 9mm thick, although much thicker herringbone parquet is available, even up to 14mm. Furthermore, it is often supplied with tongue and groove. You need two types of strips, a left one and a right one in professional jargon. And so, if the groove on one leg of the herringbone is on the left and the tongue on the right, the next one has to be the other way around because you work in a mirror image.

If we consider the materials, what is noticeable is that there seems to be no end to the constantly growing popularity of multilayer, supplemented by an extremely strong rise in interest on the part of manufacturers in alternatives such as vinyl, linoleum, PVC, or laminate (as we’ve already said). The reason why fitting patterns such as Hungarian point and herringbone are increasingly penetrating the market in multilayer is simple: The development of the product keeps the price in check, so these fitting patterns are coming within the reach of potential clients who are no longer excluded by the excessively high price of both the product and the fitting thereof. However, we do need to point out that in recent times the price of wood as a raw material has risen considerably.

Multilayer has various assets

These days, multilayer, which is on offer in two or three layers, has several assets. For instance, it can now be fitted a lot faster, the parquet is often available pre-finished, it can be fitted dust-free, and lower construction heights are available, so it is often suitable for renovation projects. Obviously, the ultimate asset is still that these floors have a noble wood as a top floor, so a longer lifespan is guaranteed and, in turn, the floor can be renovated at a later date, just as with solid wood.

What’s on the market ?

BJ Parket

After herringbone, Hungarian point is also making strides. Whereas this fitting pattern used to be found mainly in mansions, it is now also trendy in private and commercial rooms. BJ Parket offers these floors in both multilayer and traditional 10mm solid wood. The company produces the latter itself and the dimension stability plays a crucial part. Indeed, the production is largely decisive for the quality of the end result. This fitting pattern is offered in various selections (Extra/ Premier/Bis/Rustic) and is available in an angle of 45 or 60 degrees. In addition, various other distressed alternatives are possible: smoked, brushed, and/or beaten. One of the benefits of solid Hungarian point is that the lane width can be adapted to the room and this is calculated by BJ Parket.

Design Parquet

A classic of French traditional floor parquet, as before dedicated to the Haussmanian houses, the chevron parquet is now most popular. The fixed long strips are laid with an angle of 45° or 38° or other according to the customers needs. The Herringbone pattern, is an another style of laying which offers elegant lines. The strips of similar dimensions are laid with an angle of 90 °. Specialist of parquet on request, Design Parquet proposes 1000 parquets in solid and engineered oak for Chevron and Herringbone installation. We present these two types of installation on all our range of Oak (range of colors : white, grey, brown, or natural), in different grades, sizes and finishings in laying either glued, nailed or floating. The installation of this design of parquets needs knowledge. It’s very important to respect the angle so as no to have any difference at the end of the room. For a more pleasant aspect, think about asking for a technical layout. Estaparket

Estaparket client’s demand for Herringbone pattern has increased more than 100% since 2020! The main trend is for 100-140 mm widths, to show the difference to the classical 70mm wide boards, everyone used to have decades ago. The natural oak color variation is well accepted in such pattern and adds additional unique look to the floor. Estaparket will receive a new Chevron profiling machine with very tight tolerance already in September, so new collection of floors will be represented at Domotex 2022. The idea is to show many lengths and widths from 100204mm. The base for Herringbone and Chevron is Birch plywood from Russia, which guarantees best construction strength.

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Oak rustic/campagne A distressed aspect on the surface and slight black patina Grade : 16 x 90 x 500 mm Top layer 4,5 mm Colourless varnish Tongue & Groove - Square edge Semi-solid wood flooring (Birch plywood base) www.designparquet.fr

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Garbelotto

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CLIP UP SYSTEM® by Garbelotto - The green revolution of the wooden floor. Clip Up System® is the patented and exclusive glue-free installation system for wooden floors of Parchettificio Garbelotto! Capable of increasing acoustic and thermal comfort, Clip Up System® is the multi-certified and award-winning installation system. EPD, FSC and A+ are some of the certifications that attest to its eco-sustainability and compatibility with the specifications of large projects for new and future green buildings, helping to raise the LEED, BREAM or WELL class. Clip Up System® is a real wooden floor 100% Made in Italy that is laid on any flat substrate with special recyclable polymer clips. In a short time, the floor is immediately walkable and it is suitable for any location, from private homes to offices and in any commercial space. Thanks to the countless advantages, Clip Up System® guarantees total inspection of the substrate and it is possible to remove or replace even a single board in just a few seconds. Clip Up System® is a Garbelotto pre-finished wooden floor available in different wood species, surface finishes and in all laying geometries.

Heinr. Krüger + Sohn (HKS)

Manufaktur deluxe – hand made individual 2-ply floorings in oak Heinr. Krüger + Sohn (HKS) based in Münster, Germany is a supplier of wooden flooring who established with its product line Manufaktur deluxe a range with huge variety in the market. In contrast to low budget products HKS developed an unequalled product range through the years. Manufaktur deluxe is available in: - Planks - Herringbone 90° - Chevron 45°/60° This individual floorings with oak top layer live up to the highest usability expectations combined with a first class base of birch plywood. Therefore it is possible to install it on water-based underfloor heating without any problems. A wide variety of designs arise through the use of advanced technology in combination with passionate handcraft. A diverse use of stains, oils and wax ensures a visual and haptical sense of well being. Manufaktur deluxe was developed to realize your individual vision. Be your own designer, create your favourite flooring using the numerous options of 22 different finishes. The range is produced exclusively for HKS and under steady control in Europe. www.hks1835.com Kerkhofs Parket

Kerkhofs Parket has already enjoyed successful sales of patterns such as herringbone and Hungarian point in the cutting angle given by the client in both solid wood and composite boards. Oak is still the most coveted wood, but other sorts are available. There’s something for everyone. For instance, wenge, walnut, afzelia, and such like are growing in popularity. Apart from herringbone and Hungarian point, Kerkhofs Parket also offers diverse design floors such as mansion weave, 3D cubus, and Vienna point in diverse wood sorts. The possibilities here are endless. Kerkhofs Parket concentrates mainly on customised work to meet the client’s wishes. This is possible thanks to their motivated workers and state-of-the-art machinery. The strength of Kerkhofs Parket is that their 30 years of experience gives them the required know-how and helps them surprise clients with their wide range of wood sorts. Do not hesitate to contact them. Their staff are ready to serve you.

Meister

“MEISTER PS 500 Herringbone parquet”:

MEISTER PS 500 Harmonic plain oak

The PS 500 herringbone flooring works well in both the country house style and modern interiors. The collection consists of 8 naturally oiled and 7 matt lacquered oak decors as well as 1 walnut decor in a matt lacquered version. It’s possible to combine the 8 naturally oiled herringbone floorings with the spacious PD 400 planks (2 200 x 180 mm) in the same colour or the matt lacquered herringbone floorings with the elegant PS 300 planks (1187 x 142 mm). This enables the customer to combine different parquet formats in one and the same colour. Besides the visual aspect, ease of installation was also taken into account. Thanks to the patented Unizip click system, it's no longer necessary to divide the flooring into A and B planks. In future, this parquet flooring will be able to be laid with one type of plank. For this customer, this increases the laying speed and reduces sawing waste.