How To Install Herringbone Flooring [Best Video On Youtube]

[@alanburke1893]

A proper tribute to true craftsman of the past

[@lisadelbosque4917]

This must be the best video on herringbone installation out there. I’m two weekends into installing herringbone flooring in my house and this honestly is the most helpful tutorial I have seen. Thank you so much!

[@lillybethford1915]

I agree.👍

[@micdev42]

This is an excellent video. Connor explains things clearly and methodically. I also appreciate the extra work you did with the video editing drawing on shapes and annotations to make it clear what's going on (e.g. 12:58). Thanks very much.

[@valvularadial]

Thank you so much to Connor for this tutorial and to Tony for the upload. By far the best video I have seen on KZbin. I wouldn’t have been able to install my herringbone flooring without it! 👍🏻 cheers guys!

[@cme414]

This video helped me sooo much ❤thank you! I did the whole living room and it turned out great. Colour matching the boards would’ve made it even better though 😅

[@charlesnordoff1002]

This is the most easy to understand video as far as herringbone flooring installation goes,Thank you for making it easier for me. I always found it to be challenging but you have made it so much easier. Thank you.

[@floor.street]

you are most welcome

[@gavinleneghan5378]

Huge help to apprentice chippy here

[@ValW6105]

One of the best tuto ever seen! Thanks

[@floor.street]

Wow, thanks!

[@854Z]

I don’t know how to thank you guys. Seriously, this was soooo helpful.

[@floor.street]

you are most welcome

[@jsmooth76]

Great video 👍🏽 definitely using this method 💯

[@stevegill9704]

I've put down many laminate floors , even solid wood flooring, but I think this is best left to the experts

[@clivet3846]

Thanks lads thats an excellent video. All bases covered.

[@jazzsaxboy]

Top job. 👍🏻

[@matttwine]

Very helpful! Thank you. I bought a floor and thought I could do it myself. The videos from company missed some key details which I was struggling with until watching this video. Made the job easy once I knew how.

[@ranzwocket3119]

Just ordered my floor from you guys (with a great discount) and this video was a super watch. Ive done a lot of standard plank floors before but this one is going to be complicated as its a multi room, T-shaped layout,open plan with kitchen/lounge and diner. Still trying to work out the best way to lay it out.

[@dadawbs516]

Fantastic so appreciative for this video literally could not do this flooring without you 👏👏❤️

[@babybluebellm]

Thank you so much. I have watched 12 plus videos, and this is by far the best one!! Im putting down my herringbone flooring myself and feel more confident. Best herringbone video by far!

[@charlottelewis3662]

Can I ask how it went? Considering doing it myself too 😂

[@leonjulytv]

I have my first Herringbone installation job next week and this video has been greatly educational! ❤

[@benjaminwebb7117]

Same here, how did yours go? Been installing wood for 15 years and I’m finally doing my first HB

[@trimad6128]

This flooring was like the mystery of the universe to me but this was a great and very informative video…thanks!

[@floor.street]

you're most welcome

[@joshuafuryon7874]

great vid, good knowledge :)

[@philij83]

Really clearly explained, best video on this I've seen. Would love to see how to add a border around such a floor (with contrasting inlay)

[@abigraveson6608]

So helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@floor.street]

You’re most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@n6itisixsixsix]

Brilliant video!

[@TheLee2021]

Fantastic video, clear instruction. Really helpful aid

[@floor.street]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@kellycheetham3627]

This video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thank you- super helpful 😊

[@floor.street]

Glad it’s come after a good time. Thank you for watching.

[@grahamblue100]

​@@floor.street im doing master bedroom and upstairs landing/hall... where should i start laying?? Thanks

[@Christopherh28861]

Just wondering if you could give me a pointer on where to start an awkward shaped room cheers

[@Unprotectedsets_]

What would the solution be for doing this in the kitchen? Fitting the kitchen and then putting the flooring down up to the legs of cabinets?

[@righteouswarrior7621]

Best one I've watch so far fr fr

[@floor.street]

thank you so much

[@jcs3330]

The video was very detailed, clear and informative thanks. And after watching, it raised a couple of questions for me to clarify: Firstly, I understand that LVT can be laid in a herringbone pattern, but I have recently been informed that only if it's a 'glue down or loose lay product'. And LVT that has a 'click and lock' mechanism on the sides will not work in a herringbone pattern because it can't click together properly and therefore will be compromised/fail? Secondly, I was also informed to lay 'click' LVT existing skirting need to be removed due prior to fitting if architrave isn't wanted? Just needed some clear clarification around both points. Thanks

[@JB-lr1tf]

Can this floor be laid strait or only in a herringbone pattern

[@alexmiller5276]

Amazing video! So useful wow 🙏🏼👌

[@floor.street]

Thank you for watching

[@abnwtfwc07]

I was thinking of doing this but I have a massive floor and I think this will take ages. Great tutorial though.

[@neesam1000]

Sooo helpful - I'm starting to fit my desert oak today, and feel so much more confident now 🙏 thank you

[@floor.street]

That’s great to hear. Please keep us updated on how you get on and if you need any further help we’re always here.

[@GavinMay-o8h]

Great video! I’ve noticed a few have built 3-4 triangles and laid them along the wall first! I take it can’t be done that way with this system due to the click and lock type?

[@gerardharris4217]

Is there anywhere best to start when I have got hallway, front room and kitchen to do all in one ?? I just start on a wall again?

[@MrTitaniumBG]

What preparation is needed if i wanted to put solid wood herringbone flooring onto the original wooden floorboards. Damp barrier/underlay?

[@michaliskatrinis1359]

what is the diference board A and B? THanks

[@manjitarai850]

How long does it take to lay laminate herringbone flooring one king size room.?

[@AllStarsOfComedy]

Excellent job. Would you also consider removing the skirting board in a room at the outset to allow for covering up the expansion gap?

[@gromit8023]

Removing the skirts will always lead to a cleaner finish. Scotia whilst affordable does wear quicker then the floor beneath

[@nigeltrainor294]

Great video Conor, was looking up how to install herringbone and came across this channel

[@floor.street]

you're most welcome.

[@christophermo13]

Thank you. Definitely video for DIYers, as professionals have different to jigsaw types of saws to cut straight lines. 👍🏻😄 still good job!

[@floor.street]

like you said it's for DIY with basic tools! glad you enjoyed it

[@manjitarai850]

What if doesn’t have marking of A board and B board.?!

[@theaveragejoe6854]

Is it not better to make triangles side by side and then work left to right A and B boards? I've seen it done a different way

[@paulbarker001]

Good tutorial! Could you post links to the boards and the underlay you used in this?

[@jeffreydijkstra3391]

Amazing video! When i gently tap the second layer of boards, i get some small gaps between boards because of the force applied with the hammer, is there a way to prevent getting gaps?

[@lukaszg74]

On the right side I need to slide my boards underneath existing row using wooden block & hammer but on my left they click from the top which is much easier is this normal or I have made a mistake at the begging . Would appreciate any advice on this

[@floor.street]

not sure exactly what you mean but send us a message on instagram @floor.street for more help and tips

[@audreywolski8555]

Why are you not adding glue to the tongue and groove before connecting?

[@heathscott7154]

I think it's because it's a click system but I'm not 100% sure Some videos they use glue some not , I'm going to be installing herringbone laminate to the entire downstairs of my sons house soon so I'm watching everything I can Glue or not glue I wish I knew?

[@simonhaines3349]

This is great, thank you. What if the room is not square. Do you take the widest point, perhaps? Or a different approach?

[@floor.street]

Hi, thank you for your comment. Even if the room is not square you’re main goal should be to find the centre of the room. So you should measure the width at both ends of the room and find the centre.

[@ruthclarke-g2k]

You haven’t explained how to fill the gap when the 2nd line reaches the wall? Or why you stopped half way? Do you just continue to the other wall?

[@SCOTTISHDEFENCELEAGUE-r8b]

I am running it through a hall into a livingroom where is best to mark it out from ?floorboards are off 9mmply is down am i better taking a centre line from the middle of the hall into the livingroom or am i better doing it from the livingroom into the hall ?

[@floor.street]

you can do it both ways. Hallway maybe would be safer so you can get a nice centre line in the middle of the hallway as that is a narrower area. But follow us on instagram @floor.street and send us a message for more help and tips

[@OMackenziee]

What brand LVT is this ?

[@Ryan-ok7yr]

Thanks🙏

[@floor.street]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching.

[@ConsoleGamer786]

I have floor boards so how do I install them ? Do I cover floor boards with anything ?

[@barbiecoates7934]

Hi can you possibly tell me what would be best for my floors .....I want to lay herringbone, .....my floors are all floor boards plus some chip board as well its a bungalow....and what underlay would you recommend.....I have watched your video and I really like the way you explain.....I would be so grateful for your help as I will be doing all the work myself and this is all new to me .....Barbara 😊

[@lisadelbosque4917]

Barbara, I'm by no means a professional, but you might want to look into Coretec floors. I installed the floors in my house myself using their herringbone line, so if I can do it, you can do it. They can be installed on any surface.

[@DlStreamnet]

A lot of videos recommend making multiple headends and glueing them. The Lignum Design Fusion product I have purchased from you also suggests "PVA" in the kit list but doesn't explain why I would need PVA. Any thoughts? Thanks for the helpful video.

[@forhadahmed538]

Hey what kind of underlay is this please?

[@grahamblue100]

Im doing master bedroom and upstairs landing, where should i start??

[@floor.street]

you could start in either place but follow us on instagram @floor.street and send us a message for more help

[@pan2212]

Think I’m hiring someone to do this. My hall way has too many nooks

[@caluml1143]

Do you have to leave a gap around the room or can you trim away the bottom of the skirts and slide it under? Thanks!

[@joshuaanderson6715]

Yes hide the expansion gaps under the skirting board. If your expansion gap is 10mm you’ll want your skirting board to be at least 15mm

[@jamessmith4914]

I have a similar floor installed one year ago and find it cracks and creeks a little bit ! Is this normal ? Our neighbours have the same floor and there's feels solid and doesn't seem to move at all

[@davidbenpark]

Could be theirs is glued down?

[@simonhodziec5901]

Hoping to get a reply after a year 😂 best way to measure out where to start if for example I’m doing all of downstairs not just one room

[@floor.street]

hey follow us on instagram @floor.street and send us a message there for more help

[@TheFlanagan11]

Thanks for the video. Can I just ask a question on the last point you made? Don't put wooden flooring under kitchen? Are the problems you'll run into related to the heat and humudity build up from being underneath a kitchen?

[@thegourmetgolfer5544]

They were specifically referring to floating wooden flooring. Fastened wood is fine in a kitchen

[@floor.street]

hey thanks for your comment. please follow us on instagram @floor.street and send us a message there for more tips and helps

[@eficdbu]

Will you make a video on glued down wood/wood engineered floorings please?

[@MatthewWatson96]

Do any of the joints need to be glued? A few people have recommended that they are.

[@floor.street]

NO glue needed at all

[@TJTJ73]

How would you fit this in a kitchen please? Would you fit it up to the feet of the kitchen cupboards and then put the kick boards/skirting on? Thank you ☺️

[@floor.street]

You made my job easier by answering your own question. That is exactly how you do it. We have a short video about this on our Instagram account @floor.street also

[@TJTJ73]

@@floor.street Thank you, I’ll watch that video too ☺️

[@coolstuffandsportsz]

What does he say here: 20:29? It sounds like: You cannot put a keychain on top of this floor.

[@floor.street]

Kitchen*

[@stuartwass6672]

Just a thought if you shifted across a bit you could have had better cuts on the sides (1/2 plank larger) Always worth taking time to set out before you start 👍🏽

[@wayneowen3400]

Great video and found it at just the right time, as about to fit a herringbone style SPC Vinyl floor in our kitchen/garage conversation 👍. What underlay would you recommend as existing floor is part concrete and part timber (where is been extended into the garage area)? The SPC flooring comes with a thin foam underlay attached to it, but kitchen fitter has recommended I also fit a 2mm underlay as well.

[@floor.street]

we wouldn't recommend installing an extra underlay underneath SPC flooring. You just need a smooth and hard subfloor.

[@1suraj]

Is this flooring laminate , lvt or engineered?

[@bobrosssquirrel8725]

Can anyone recommend a specific laser level for flooring?

[@floor.street]

hey thanks for your comment. please follow us on instagram @floor.street and send us a message there for more tips and helps

[@jonnicholson9150]

I’m probably missing something, but why put a chalk line on the subfloor & then underlay over it. Shouldn’t the chalk or laser line be on top of the underlay?

[@chrislowe9703]

A Pacific floor...do you mean specific

[@hrm1646]

How can I purchase this product in the U.S. or do you know of a similar product?

[@floor.street]

UK only at the moment I'm afraid.

[@bestfloors5084]

I use this product in the uk really good product but much better lookin on a 45 design

[@thebonkarsgamer449]

Is this Ricky from trailer park boys

[@prasertnoppasitjinda3647]

What brand of the underlayment and floor sir?

[@floor.street]

Check out our website for all the products

[@talmanyurkovich4486]

I’ve been quoted £20 per m2 and extra £40 per room for skirting. Makes my labour cost for my little bungalow £810. Seems a bit excessive for a days wage. Is this how joiners normally price things? I’m a spark myself and I would never earn £800 a day!

[@graemedunbar4787]

Is there a reason not to use an adhesive?

[@floor.street]

Hi, thank you for your question. This particular range of flooring is a click system and doesn’t require any glue. It’s designed for DIY installing.

[@paulrumbold2436]

Jigsaw ? Really ? Blowing the face side ? As a jigsaw cuts on upward stroke ? It’s used for circular work

[@ezandroid]

For sure the most comprehensive video I've seen, but I'm gonna do a glued installation and I'm wondering what's your technique to make a perfect start since I won't obviously be able to adjust the tip of my (glued) first line along the way as you did... On this (great) video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5abgK2cgsSIfc0), they're building the first line without any glue, perfectly wedged, and then use it as a guideline. What's your opinion and what would you recommend instead ?

[@Rickblues46]

You did not find the two centre lines of the room you put a line parallel to one wall .. ei you should have measured in at least four points the width and found the centre of each and the run a line through the mean average of these marks .. then the pointless exercise of finding half block width to follow a lazer line when you run what you called the crown square with the top first wall as not all rooms are square and true This brings into conflict your entire setting out method and the use of a 45degree set square to do cuts, as you do not use a traditional bordered method this involves other problems such as waste wood cuttings and through other areas or doorway all this would be eliminated if you used true tested old wood block or parquet flooring methods ! Says I a retired old school floorlayer layer😢😢

[@Coryph804]

Definitely Definitely Definitely No "A"s

[@ReinierS]

Woosh

[@MichaelCosgrave-sb8sg]

No need to tap with a hammer .boards are designed yo click in place

[@pnweezy]

Is that the Ukraine president zelensky? 😅

[@alanburke1893]

Sad Troll... help a veteran

[@graemelewins3586]

Yes its Zelensky and Amir Khan. 👍🏼

[@moistydoooood]

?

[@JeffJones-n2d]

I believe it's his younger brother.

[@hirstyboy97]

Always use a mitre saw or circular saw and a work bench ,don’t do what this guy is doing …..sorry if this offends

[@gerarddonoghue6622]

I'd agree with how he is doing it, the surface of them laminate boards are extremely hard and will dull a mitersaw blade in no time, it is much more cost effective to use jigsaw blades which are much cheaper, granted the cuts are not as good but will be covered over anyway by skirting or moulding

[@janicesanderson3310]

Struggling to Fit it ? Lol

[@watchtime9072]

How would you do a border around the room?

[@floor.street]

hey thanks for your comment. please follow us on instagram @floor.street and send us a message there for more tips and helps

[@GavinMay-o8h]

Great video! I’ve noticed a few have built 3-4 triangles and laid them along the wall first! I take it can’t be done that way with this system due to the click and lock type?

[@1olliedog]

Can I ask what make of flooring you used