Away from your straight lines you can use a level after the first few pieces.
Straight herringbone pattern floor.
Also known as chevrons or zig zags.
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The floor in the picture at the top of this post is herringbone.
Put spacers in between each tile to ensure future ones are straight and you can spot check with the level regularly.
If you have a wood floor that could use a built in focal point try inlaying a section of classic herringbone parquet.
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The second becoming more and more popular in recent years because of it s straighter lines and modern appeal is the chevron pattern.
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Just know that the zigzag installation isn t a breeze.
They both have that distinctive v pattern but in chevron the planks are cut at an angle when they come together which forms a straight line down the floor.
Working out from the first row or column lay tiles in the herringbone pattern matching your example.
The most popular parquet floor pattern of all time is said to be the herringbone pattern.
You can read more about the distinction and about the history of the two patterns in this column.
Herringbone pattern herringbone is a pattern of parquet created by alternating rows of wood flooring.