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

Parquet dimensions — the thickness, width, and length of the planks — are one of the most important decisions when planning a wood floor installation. They 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. Solid and engineered are the two construction types, while chevron, herringbone, and straight boards are the formats in which parquet is produced — chevron and herringbone are available in both solid and engineered construction. Explore all available flooring styles in our full product collection, or review standard dimensions and product links below.

Standard Parquet Dimensions at a Glance

Parquet Thickness in mm

Standard parquet thickness ranges from 12 mm to 22 mm, depending on the construction type and format. Engineered parquet — boards, chevron and herringbone — ranges from 12 mm to 20,5 mm, with engineered chevron at 12 mm or 15 mm and engineered herringbone at 12 mm or 15 mm. Solid oak formats — boards, chevron and herringbone — are available in 16 mm or 22 mm thickness. On engineered parquet, the wear layer — the solid oak top that can be sanded and refinished — is 3 mm to 5,5 mm.

Thicker parquet allows more re-sanding cycles over its lifetime, while thinner formats suit rooms with limited floor height or underfloor heating. For help selecting the right thickness for your project, see our guide on how to choose oak parquet flooring thickness.

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 both engineered and solid oak construction.

Engineered chevron parquet dimensions

To view our manufactured surface finishes and color options, visit our 2-layer chevron & herringbone parquet collection. For in-depth guidance on choosing angles, see our chevron wood flooring guide.

Solid oak chevron parquet dimensions

Solid oak chevron is manufactured from a single piece of hardwood, sanded unfinished, in Select and Select Plius grades. View technical details on our solid oak chevron parquet product page. Dimensions differ by angle:

45° chevron — a classic and widely used pattern that creates a balanced and elegant visual effect, suitable for both modern and traditional interiors.

60° chevron — a sharper and more dynamic pattern that creates a stronger geometric design, often used in contemporary architectural projects.

For grade descriptions, see our oak parquet grading guide.

 Real Project Feature: Chevron 60° in Prague, Czech Republic

See how standard chevron dimensions look in a contemporary European interior. This private residential apartment in Prague features custom 12 × 140 × 550 mm (60° angle) engineered oak planks in Select grade with a brushed "Winter Forest" tone over underfloor heating.

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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. PerfektoWood herringbone parquet is available in both engineered and solid oak construction.

Engineered herringbone parquet dimensions

Explore all colors and finishes in our engineered herringbone product line or read our herringbone flooring guide.

Solid oak herringbone parquet dimensions

Solid oak herringbone blocks are available in two formats: 16 mm thick × 68 mm wide (six lengths from 204 mm to 612 mm) and 22 mm thick × 70 mm wide (four lengths from 300 mm to 500 mm). See full specifications on our solid oak & ash herringbone parquet product page:

Real Project Feature: Solid Oak Herringbone in Helsingborg, Sweden

A classic 1:6 ratio proportion in Scandinavian interior architecture. Installed in a private Nordic residence, this floor uses solid oak blocks in 16 × 68 × 408 mm, Rustic grade with natural sapwood, delivering a rich natural wood texture and 50+ years of durability.

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Solid Oak Parquet Dimensions

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

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

For full specifications, read our solid oak parquet dimensions guide, or browse our production lines for solid oak boards and heavy-duty solid oak industrial parquet.

Engineered Oak Parquet Dimensions

Engineered oak flooring consists of a real oak wear layer bonded to a multi-layer plywood base, providing superior dimensional stability. Standard dimensions:

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

For detailed technical construction, see our engineered wood flooring dimensions guide. Discover our wide plank collection featuring widths up to 350 mm in our wide engineered oak flooring range (240–350 mm, 30 colors, 3 grades).

 Grand Format Interior Feature: Wide Engineered Oak Planks (240 – 350 mm)

Wide planks create an expansive, seamless sense of space in open-plan living rooms and luxury commercial venues. Available in lengths up to 2400 mm, with multi-layer birch plywood stability engineered specifically for underfloor heating.

Explore Wide Plank Dimensions & 30 Colors →

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.

Explore PerfektoWood Product Collections

Browse our complete production program of European oak flooring products manufactured directly in our factory:

• Wide Engineered Oak Flooring (240 – 350 mm) — grand format boards in 30 colors and 3 grades.
• 2-Layer Chevron & Herringbone Flooring Collection — engineered parquet for modern and underfloor heated interiors.
• Solid Oak Chevron Parquet Flooring — 45° and 60° traditional solid oak chevron blocks.
• Solid Oak & Ash Herringbone Parquet — classic 90° herringbone in solid European hardwood.
• Solid Oak Boards Flooring — durable solid plank flooring in various widths and lengths.
• Solid Oak Industrial Parquet (16×8×160 mm) — high-traffic commercial flooring solution.
• View All Flooring Collections — explore our full European hardwood production range.

All Dimension & Selection 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
• How to choose oak parquet flooring thickness

FAQ — Parquet Dimensions

What is the standard thickness of oak parquet?

Standard parquet thickness ranges from 12 mm to 22 mm. Engineered parquet — boards, chevron and herringbone — ranges from 12 mm to 20,5 mm. Solid oak formats — boards, chevron and herringbone — are 16 mm or 22 mm thick. The wear layer on engineered parquet is 3 mm to 5,5 mm of solid oak on top of the plywood base.

Can I request a price calculation for my specific project?

Yes. Contact our sales team via our contacts page or email us at info@perfektowood.lt with your project details, required dimensions, and estimated area (m²). Our sales team will prepare a detailed cost calculation and factory-direct commercial quotation within 24 hours.

What is the standard width of chevron parquet?

PerfektoWood engineered chevron parquet planks are 140 mm wide as standard, with lengths from 520 mm to 850 mm. Solid oak chevron planks are 70 mm to 120 mm wide, with lengths from 410 mm to 710 mm depending on the angle and 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 engineered chevron parquet standard dimensions in cm: 1.2 × 14 × 52 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 55 cm, 1.5 × 14 × 66 cm, 1.5 × 14 × 69 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 82 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 85 cm. Engineered herringbone parquet: 1.2 × 10.5 × 52.5 cm, 1.2 × 14 × 59.5 cm, 1.5 × 14 × 59.5 cm, 1.5 × 14 × 72 cm and 1.2 × 14 × 89.5 cm. Solid herringbone: 1.6 × 6.8 cm (lengths 20.4 – 61.2 cm) or 2.2 × 7 cm (lengths 30 – 50 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.