LVT flooring in Rochester
Rochester is where herringbone gets asked for most. Period rooms with good proportions suit a patterned floor, and LVT gives you the pattern without the cost and cold of a real parquet restoration.
It is also a practical answer in old houses, because a thin floor covering can go down without every door in the house needing to be trimmed.
Pattern in a period room
Herringbone is easy to get wrong and very good when it is right, so a few things are worth settling before you buy.
Set the pattern to the room, not the wall
In an old house no two walls are parallel. The pattern should centre on the room's main sight line.
Allow more waste
Herringbone cuts more material at the perimeter than straight planks. Budget for it rather than running out.
Keep the tone quiet
In a room with original features, a busy plank fights the room. A calmer oak lets the pattern do the talking.
Rochester and the Gillingham stock
The warehouse is a short run away at ME8 0PY. Bring a photograph of the room and the team will tell you honestly whether the pattern will work in it.
- Monday – Friday9:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday9:00am – 4:00pm
- Sunday10:00am – 2:00pm
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LVT in Rochester, questions we get asked
- Can I get herringbone LVT in Rochester?
- Yes, herringbone layouts are laid from plank LVT and suitable ranges come through our Gillingham warehouse regularly. Ring 01634 481102 to check current stock.
- Does herringbone use more material?
- Yes, the perimeter cuts waste more than straight plank laying, so allow extra when you order rather than risking a shortfall on a one-off clearance range.
- Will LVT raise the floor height in an old house?
- Only slightly, since LVT is thin, although any overboarding needed to level the subfloor adds a little more. Check door clearances before fitting.