Top 5 Hardwood Flooring Installation Patterns

One of the most important steps of the hardwood floor installation project is selecting the pattern. The choice of your pattern can shape the look of your floor and will also have an impact on your furniture placement. Even they use the same material, the top hardwood floor installation patterns have very different looks. We put together a list to help you learn more about different hardwood floor installation patterns:

1. Straight Pattern

This is the most commonly used installation pattern. In order to achieve it, hardwood flooring boards are installed parallel to each other along with the length or width of a room. This type of pattern is used to create simple and contemporary designs while also enhancing the original look of the hardwood floor. This choice is also the most economical. Other patterns are more expensive because they use extra wood and can take extra time to install.

2. Random Pattern

This type of pattern offers a straight-forward, parallel design. Furthermore, it involves a mixture of boards which have different widths. Random pattern allows you to select the ratio of wide and narrow boards, which also lends to a more custom-made look. Keep in mind that this pattern will give your location a rustic aesthetic, with an energetic feel.

3. Diagonal Pattern

This type of pattern adds a bit of of luxury to your space without drifting away from a traditional straight installation. Flooring boards are at a 45 degree angle to the walls and also parallel to each other.

4. Parquet Pattern

Parquet installation is the laying of wood flooring planks by using a repeated geometric pattern which results in a hardwood floor with the look of a checkerboard. Sometimes complex patterns can be created within each checkerboard square. The best thing about this choice is that the variety in patterns is limitless. Furthermore, parquet pattern gives a sophisticated appearance.

5. Herringbone pattern

In case of using a herringbone pattern, the hardwood floor strips are laid in a diagonal zigzag plan which appears like twilled fabric. This pattern can be laid out in the traditional manner or with square modules.

Finishing Touches

The next step is completing the patterns with moldings or other decorative touches (for example mosaic medallions). The furnishings can be made of wood, natural stone, or even alternative materials (for example glass or metal tiles). Finishing touches will frame your room and even separate it from adjacent spaces and adding personality to a room.

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