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Chevron and herringbone layouts
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Custom Parquet done the right way.
Custom parquet installation with precise pattern work, layout planning, and clean on-site fitting.
Overview
The work, in context.
Parquet is pattern work, and pattern work lives or dies by the layout lines. Before any board is glued or nailed, we set the controlling centerlines of the room. We dry-fit the pattern. We verify that the geometry holds at doorways and hearths and transitions. Chevron and herringbone get most of the attention. Versailles panels, basket weave, and custom borders are also regular requests, especially in Spanish Revival, Tudor, and Mediterranean-style LA homes where the original floors set the tone for the whole house.
Why it matters
Pattern floors are unforgiving. A sixteenth-of-an-inch drift across a twenty-foot run is visible. It compounds at every border. Most of the cost in a parquet install is in the layout and the fitting work. The wood itself is the smaller line item. We price and plan accordingly so the finished floor reads as one continuous pattern instead of a series of compromises.
Scope
What’s included.
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Versailles and panel parquet patterns
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Border details, medallions, and room framing
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Site-fit custom geometry for older homes
Process
How this work gets handled.
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Map the room and establish the controlling layout lines first
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Dry-fit pattern sections before final install
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Finish with crisp borders, transitions, and proportionate spacing
FAQ
Common questions.
Is parquet only for historic or high-end homes?
No. It works especially well in character homes. It can also bring structure and visual interest to newer spaces when the layout is handled carefully.
Can you match or repair an existing parquet floor?
Often yes. We assess the species, pattern, wear level, and board dimensions first. Then we recommend either repair, partial replacement, or a full rebuild.
How long does a parquet floor take to install?
Parquet runs roughly two to three times longer than straight-laid hardwood of the same square footage. The layout and fitting work is what eats the time. A typical room-sized chevron or herringbone project takes a week or more once materials have acclimated.
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