Parquet Board Dimensions & Sizes Guide — Chevron, Herringbone & Solid Oak | PerfektoWood

Choosing the right parquet dimensions is one of the most important decisions when planning a wood floor installation. The thickness, width, and length of the planks directly affect the visual scale of the pattern, the stability of the floor, and its suitability for your specific room and installation conditions.

PerfektoWood manufactures solid and engineered oak parquet in a range of standard dimensions — available in chevron, herringbone, and straight board formats. This page provides an overview of all available sizes.

Chevron Parquet Dimensions

Chevron planks are cut at a precise angle — 45° or 60° — and must be manufactured to exact tolerances to ensure the V-point aligns perfectly during installation. PerfektoWood chevron parquet is available in the following standard dimensions:

Tip: Longer planks create a more dramatic V pattern and suit larger rooms. Shorter planks give a finer, more traditional chevron effect. For full guidance on choosing the right size and angle, see our chevron wood flooring guide.

Herringbone Parquet Dimensions

Herringbone planks have straight 90° ends and are arranged in a staggered zigzag pattern. The plank proportions — the ratio of width to length — determine the visual density and scale of the herringbone pattern.

For guidance on selecting herringbone size and grade, see our oak herringbone flooring guide.

Solid Oak Parquet Dimensions

Solid oak parquet is manufactured from a single piece of hardwood. Standard dimensions:

• Thickness: 16 mm or 22 mm
• Width: 50 mm – 140 mm
• Length: 350 mm – 900 mm

For full specifications, see our solid oak parquet dimensions guide.

Engineered Oak Parquet Dimensions

Engineered oak flooring consists of a real oak top layer bonded to a multi-layer plywood base. This construction allows for wider and longer boards than solid parquet, with greater dimensional stability. Standard dimensions:

• Thickness: 12 mm – 20,5 mm
• Width: 80 mm – 350 mm
• Length: 400 mm – 2400 mm (boards)

For full specifications, see our engineered wood flooring dimensions guide.

How Dimensions Affect Visual Appearance

• Wider planks — show more natural grain, create a bolder contemporary look.
• Narrower planks — give a more traditional, fine-grained appearance.
• Longer planks — make rooms appear larger, suit open-plan spaces.
• Shorter planks — create a denser pattern, suit smaller or traditional rooms.

For chevron and herringbone patterns, plank length also determines the scale of the V or zigzag — longer planks create a larger, more dramatic pattern repeat.

Moisture Content and Dimensional Stability

All PerfektoWood parquet is kiln-dried to 8% (±2%) moisture content before leaving the factory. This is critical for dimensional stability — wood expands and contracts with changes in humidity, so a consistent moisture content at installation minimises movement after laying. For installation and acclimatisation requirements, see our parquet construction and installation guide.

All Dimension Guides

• Solid oak parquet dimensions — full specifications
• Engineered wood flooring dimensions — full specifications
• Chevron wood flooring — sizes, angles and patterns
• Herringbone parquet — grade, color and dimensions

For project-specific advice or to request samples, contact PerfektoWood.

FAQ — Parquet Dimensions

What is the standard thickness of oak parquet?

Standard solid oak parquet thickness ranges from 14 mm to 22 mm. Engineered oak parquet is typically 13 mm to 20 mm thick. The wear layer on engineered parquet is usually 3 mm to 5,5 mm of solid oak on top of the plywood base.

What is the standard width of chevron parquet?

PerfektoWood chevron parquet planks are 140 mm wide as standard. Length varies from 520 mm to 850 mm depending on the size selected.

What chevron dimensions work best for small rooms?

For smaller rooms and hallways, shorter chevron planks (520 mm or 550 mm) create a proportionate pattern. Larger rooms benefit from longer planks (690 mm to 850 mm) for a more dramatic effect.

What is parquet dimensions in cm?

PerfektoWood chevron parquet standard dimensions in cm: 1.2 × 14 × 52 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 55 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 66 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 69 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 82 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 85 cm.

Does plank size affect installation difficulty?

Yes. Larger and longer planks require more precise subfloor preparation as any unevenness is more visible over a wider board. Chevron and herringbone patterns require very precise cutting and alignment regardless of size.