Pattern
Chevron Flooring
Boards cut at an angle and joined point-to-point into continuous zigzag lines — a crisp, tailored, distinctly European pattern for statement spaces.
Character
Why Chevron
Look
Planks meet at mitered angles to form unbroken V-shaped rows — sharper and more formal than herringbone, with a strong sense of direction.
Material
Most often European or French white oak, cut and finished specifically for the pattern; wire-brushed and custom-stained options are popular.
Craft
Chevron is precision work — the angled cuts and layout leave no room for error, so it's as much about installation skill as the wood.
Best For
Entryways, formal living and dining rooms, and luxury spaces wanting a bold, tailored, European statement.
How We Install It
Chevron demands exact layout and mitered cuts over a flat, prepped, moisture-tested subfloor — typically engineered oak, glue-down. Precision installation is everything.
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Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between chevron and herringbone?
In chevron, boards are cut at an angle and meet point-to-point to form continuous zigzag lines. In herringbone, rectangular boards meet at 90° in a staggered, broken pattern. Chevron looks sharper and more formal; herringbone reads a touch more classic and forgiving.
Is chevron flooring hard to install?
It's one of the more demanding patterns — the angled cuts and precise layout leave little margin, so it takes real skill and a dead-flat, prepped subfloor. That craftsmanship is a big part of the cost and the result.
Install Chevron in Your Home
Call (916) 749-0272 — we'll bring chevron samples and give you an honest estimate.