Invictus Parquet and Herringbone

Parquet, herringbone and chevron: what the names mean

Invictus calls its smaller blocks parquet and its longer blocks herringbone. Both are laid in the same zigzag pattern. Chevron blocks have angled ends, so the zigzag meets in a straight line down the middle.

The block sizes

• Small parquet, 76 mm x 229 mm: Ultimus only. The most traditional look. 11 floors, £42.99 per m².
• Parquet, 102 mm x 406 mm: the main size, in all three ranges. 40 floors, from £29.99 per m².
• Herringbone and parquet XL, 150 mm x 749 mm: a bigger block for bigger rooms. 10 floors, from £33.99 per m².
• Click parquet, 145 mm x 743 mm: Maximus click, no adhesive. 6 floors, £40.99 per m².
• Chevron, 140 mm x 560 mm: Ultimus Heritage Oak, in two colours. £42.99 per m².

By range

• Primus parquet: Royal Oak, five colours. 0.30 mm wear layer. £29.99 per m².
• Maximus parquet and herringbone: 30 floors, including Highland Oak, New England Oak and Divine Oak. 0.55 mm wear layer. £33.99 to £40.99 per m².
• Ultimus parquet and chevron: 34 floors. 0.70 mm wear layer. £42.99 per m².

What to know before you order

A block pattern takes more cutting than a straight lay. Allow about 15% wastage, against 10% for planks. The flooring calculator does this for you. Small blocks show the pattern best in a small room. Larger blocks suit a large open room. Glue down parquet needs a very flat subfloor, because every join shows: see subfloor preparation.

Invictus parquet questions people ask

Is Invictus parquet glue down or click?

Mostly glue down. Six Maximus floors come as click parquet with a cork backing.

Can I add a border?

Yes. A parquet floor is often framed with a plank border in the same colour. The plank version of each design is in Invictus flooring.

How much more does parquet cost than plank?

In Maximus, the glue down parquet is £33.99 per m² against £29.99 for the plank. Fitting also takes longer, so ask your fitter for a price for a block pattern.