26/05/2026
Refinishing a 100 year old oak parquet floor
A parquet herringbone floor is a type of wood flooring made from small rectangular pieces of wood arranged in a repeating zigzag pattern.
What “parquet” means
“Parquet” refers to decorative wood flooring created from individual wood blocks or strips rather than long continuous planks. It’s known for geometric patterns and a more detailed, traditional look.
What “herringbone” means
“Herringbone” is the specific layout pattern where each wood strip is laid at a 90-degree angle to the next, creating a broken zigzag effect that resembles the skeleton of a herring fish.