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Herringbone

Transform your room today with our wide range of stylish herringbone flooring, with free online quotes available.

Herringbone vinyl flooring features an angular effect created by interlocking planks to create a geometric and classic effect. 

For homeowners, herringbone vinyl is a popular choice for living areas and hallways and the angled patterns create a modern, yet classic look that is hardwearing and scratch-resistant.

FAQs

  • Vinyl flooring is a durable floor covering that is made of layers using different synthetic materials. It’s designed to be extremely durable and functional and has excellent water-resistant properties. 


    It has become popular in recent years due to a wide choice of finishes that give the appearance of tile or real wood floors. 


    The main benefits of vinyl flooring are:


    • Water-resistant properties (making them great for bathrooms and kitchens).
    • Hard-wearing so they require much less maintenance and can last for many years.
    • They feel cushioned, which gives them a pleasant feeling when you walk across them.
    • They’re one of the most affordable flooring types sold in the UK.

  • Lino, or linoleum, is a type of vinyl flooring. While vinyl is made from synthetic materials, lino is made from natural materials like cork dust, pine resin, or sawdust. These materials are combined with linseed oil to form linoleum. 


    In terms of the difference, both vinyl and lino have the same level of durability and resistance. Some people feel like lino is slightly softer than vinyl. 


    Both types of flooring offer good slip resistance, making them ideal for humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

  • Vinyl is one of the most versatile flooring options and can be effectively used in pretty much every room.


    Due to the fact that they’re available in different colours and can take on the appearance of other materials like stone or wood, you can have them in any room.


    Just follow the links below to see our hand-picked selection of vinyl and lino flooring for each popular room:


    • Bathroom vinyl flooring
    • Kitchen vinyl flooring
    • Living room vinyl flooring
    • Bedroom vinyl flooring
    • Vinyl flooring for hallways
    • Dining room vinyl flooring

  • To go with our wide choice of vinyl flooring for rooms across your home, we have a huge collection of colours and styles.


    Our most popular colours are:


    • Grey
    • Black
    • Black and White
    • White
    • Pink
    • Green
    • Blue
    • Beige
    • Cream
    • Brown

    Alongside our colours, we’ve got specific styles to look at.


    Our stone-effect vinyl flooring is one of our most popular, as you can get the look of stone flooring for a much cheaper price.


    Wood-effect lino flooring is another top choice as it can mimic the look of real wood while adding water-resistant properties at a more affordable cost.


    Other top styles to choose from include:


  • Vinyl floors can be cleaned with a mop and warm water for normal cleaning. Vinegar may be added for a deeper clean. For ground-in dirt or stubborn stains, a few drops of dishwasher liquid can help to lift dirt. Vinyl floors should be cleaned thoroughly, and excess water should be mopped up.
  • Our vinyl flooring comes with a cushion backing to make it comfortable underfoot, which means underlay is not necessary. Floors do have to be relatively smooth before you have your new vinyl flooring fitted. Your local store will be able to come out and expertly measure and assess your current floor.
  • Both vinyl and laminate flooring are popular choices, and there is no clear winner. While laminate flooring tends to look more realistic to the materials it emulates and is a good choice for living rooms and bedrooms, vinyl is more water-resistant and likely better suited to kitchens and bathrooms. Vinyl flooring tends to be cheaper than laminate flooring.

Herringbone Vinyl FAQ's

Herringbone is an alternating pattern created by laying vinyl planks at alternating 45-degree angles to generate a chevron pattern or ‘zig-zag’ effect. 

When used in larger rooms and living areas, it creates an attractive and desirable flooring pattern. 

Herringbone flooring was typically achieved using hardwoods or is sometimes done using herringbone lino. 

With the advancements in floor coverings and designs, a herringbone effect can be achieved using vinyl flooring with several colours and different finishes to choose from like:

  • Grey herringbone
  • Black herringbone 
  • White herringbone 
  • Oak herringbone

Herringbone vinyl is much more durable than traditional wood herringbone floors. 

As vinyl is extremely scratch-resistant, it will stand up to wear and tear and not show signs of damage easily.

It will also withstand spills and exposure to moisture without bending or warping. 

Due to the alternating angled pattern, Herringbone vinyl is a little more complex to install than standard vinyl flooring. We recommend you take advantage of our expert fitting services to get the perfect result you're looking for. 

Herringbone Vinyl Flooring Near You

For the best selection of herringbone vinyl flooring, United Carpets and Beds offers a wide range of styles, finishes, and colours. We’re the largest franchised carpet, bed, and flooring store in the UK, with 57 locations nationwide. Search our vinyl flooring stores near you page today to find your closest United Carpets and Bed store.