3/4 × 5 × 25 in
Herringbone
Square ends, 90 degree junctions, a broken zigzag. Laid on the diagonal in a compact Toronto room, the eye travels the long dimension. Classic, and architectural.
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Herringbone and chevron.Herringbone and chevron flooring Toronto
European white oak, milled as herringbone or chevron. Supply from $4 / sq ft. Pattern labour is a planning band of $4.50–$5.50 / sq ft on the cost guide, not part of that supply figure. Stain matching is included.
- 5″
- Pattern module
- 25″ / 25½″
- Herringbone / chevron
- Grade AB
- Pattern only
- $4.50–$5.50
- Labour band / sq ft
- Included
- Stain match, with the order
(01) — The cut
Square ends, or a miter.
The 5 inch width is the pattern module. These planks are milled as patterns. They are not straight planks ripped down on site.
3/4 × 5 × 25½ in
Chevron
Mitered ends, a continuous V. The point aims at the window or the fireplace. Directional, and modern. The extra half inch is the miter, not a wider face.
(02) — Comparison
One oak. Two geometries.
AttributeHerringboneChevron
Layout, centreline, and pattern labour are on the pattern installation guide
(03) — Grade
Pattern is geometry. Grade AB keeps the line.
Knots in Grade ABC break the junction. Character grain belongs on straight plank. Species and UV finish stay the same either way.
Angled cuts mean ordering more oak than the room measures. Chevron usually wastes more than herringbone. There is no fixed percentage. It follows the room. Grade AB and ABC
(04) — Where it is specified
Rooms that can hold a repeat.
- Condo living rooms Herringbone on the diagonal, so a compact footprint reads longer.
- Rosedale and Forest Hill foyers The first floor you see. Pattern here, straight plank beyond, one thickness.
- Hotel lobbies A repeat that still reads at a distance. Grade AB so the line stays clean.
- Dining rooms Chevron pointed at the window, or herringbone kept classic under the table.
(05) — Projects
Floors already in the room.
Also on the project index: Mist Oak chevron, Toronto and Cream Oak herringbone, Etobicoke
(06) — Formats
When the material should lead.
Straight plank is the same oak at 7½, 9¼, and 10¼ inches, Grade AB or ABC, when the pattern is not the statement.
(07) — Start your project
Tell us about your space.
What do you need?
Supply and install. Our oak, then our crew: measure, moisture, method, and a written 5-year workmanship warranty.
- Reply within 1 business day
- Stain match included when you order
- Itemised, no-obligation quote
- Insured crews, 5-year workmanship warranty
The quote request is in.
We reply within one business day. If the job includes install, the reply separates supply from the method and the subfloor. If you want samples, we send them on the real oak. If a site measure is needed, we book it from that reply.
If you chose a colour photo, email the file to tymur@floorstoronto.ca with your name so the match can start. The form stores the file name, not the picture.
(08) — Guides
Read it before you order.
The pages that sit next to this specification.
- 01Pattern installation
Layout, centreline, and how the crew sets the field.
- 02Herringbone guide
Square ends, and the rooms that suit a zigzag.
- 03Chevron guide
The continuous V, and where to aim it.
- 04Pattern waste and cost
Why the order is larger than the room, and the labour band.
- 05Stain matching
Included on both patterns. Approved on the oak.
- 06Buyer’s guide
Species, grade, and format, before a board is ordered.
What is the difference between herringbone and chevron flooring?
Herringbone planks have square ends and meet at 90 degrees, so the line breaks into a zigzag. Chevron planks are milled with angled ends that meet at a point, so the grain runs as a continuous V. Herringbone reads as classic. Chevron reads as directional. Both are 5 inches wide. The geometry is in the milling, not in a straight plank cut on site.
Is herringbone hardwood flooring suitable for Toronto condominiums?
Yes. Engineered herringbone glues down to a dry concrete slab, or floats over acoustic underlay when the building requires it. Nail-down is for plywood. The cross-ply core suits the climate, and radiant heat is compatible when surface temperature stays within the product guidance. Occupied rooms do best near 35–55% RH.
What size are Floors Toronto herringbone and chevron planks?
Herringbone is 3/4 inch thick, 5 inches wide, and 25 inches long, with square ends. Chevron is 3/4 inch thick, 5 inches wide, and 25½ inches long, with mitered ends. Both are European white oak, Grade AB, with a UV-cured aluminum oxide finish and stain matching included.
Why is pattern flooring only available in Grade AB?
The pattern is the geometry. Grade AB keeps grain and tone even so the junctions stay readable. Knots and colour shifts in Grade ABC compete with that line. For character grain, use straight plank in Grade ABC. The species and the UV finish stay the same.
How much does herringbone flooring cost in Toronto?
Supply of the oak starts at $4 per square foot. Pattern labour is quoted on its own. The published planning band is $4.50–$5.50 per square foot, which is guidance on the cost guide, not a rate card. Stain matching is included with the order. Angled cuts mean you order more oak than the room measures, and chevron usually wastes more than herringbone.
Can herringbone and chevron flooring be installed over radiant heat in Toronto?
Yes, when surface temperatures stay within the product guidance. The cross-ply birch core handles the thermal cycle better than solid strip. Confirm the rating when the quote is written.
Does Floors Toronto offer straight plank hardwood as well as pattern?
Yes. Straight plank is the same European white oak at 7½, 9¼, and 10¼ inches, in Grade AB or Grade ABC, at the same 3/4 inch thickness. Choose it when the material should be the statement instead of the pattern.