Parquet & wood floors

Parquet Flooring in Riyadh — Plank, Herringbone and Chevron

We supply and fit parquet for majlis rooms, bedrooms, living areas and offices, in straight planks or herringbone and chevron patterns. We visit for a free inspection in Riyadh, measure and bring samples, then quote by phone or WhatsApp.

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Warm-toned herringbone parquet floor in a Riyadh showroom

Parquet sample boards in several shades beside a chevron floor

Herringbone & chevronPatterns planned from the centre

3 layoutsStraight, herringbone, chevron

Free inspectionWith samples, inside Riyadh

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Full finishSkirting and door profiles

Plain-English guide

Parquet, laminate, engineered or solid wood?

In Riyadh, “parquet” is used loosely for almost any wood-look floor, and most boards sold under that name are actually laminate with an HDF core. Nothing wrong with that — but knowing the difference makes comparing quotes much fairer.

Laminate (what most people call parquet)

A high-density fibreboard core with a printed wood image and a tough clear top layer. Very scratch-resistant and commonly 8, 10 or 12 mm thick, but it can’t be sanded and dislikes standing water.

Engineered wood

A real hardwood top layer bonded to a cross-layered base, giving genuine timber feel with better stability as humidity changes. Some can take a light sanding, depending on the wear layer.

Solid wood

Single pieces of timber that can be sanded and refinished several times, but they react most to dry air and humidity swings, so they need careful fitting and care.

A parquet alternative for wet rooms

Want the timber look in a kitchen or laundry? Wood-look SPC vinyl planks handle water far better.

Straight plank

Plank direction and what it does to a room

Straight planks are the simplest, lowest-waste layout and sit calmly with almost any furniture. As a rule, run boards towards the main light source or along the length of the room so joints fade and the space looks longer.

In narrow hallways, lengthwise boards make the space feel wider; a diagonal lay adds movement to small rooms at the cost of a little extra waste.

Least waste, fastest to fit
Works with classic or modern interiors

Spacious lounge with straight-laid warm wood parquet boards

Herringbone & chevron

Herringbone vs chevron parquet: what each brings

Herringbone uses short, square-ended blocks laid at right angles in a broken zigzag. Chevron blocks are cut at an angle so their ends meet in a clean point, forming a continuous arrow. Herringbone feels warmer and more traditional; chevron reads crisper and more formal.

Both add instant prestige to a majlis — the formal reception room of a Saudi home — or an entrance hall. They need a carefully set centre line, a very flat subfloor and more fitting time, and they usually generate more waste than straight planks.

Pick 15% waste in the calculator
Best in regular, generously sized rooms
Needs pattern-specific boards, not standard planks

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Installer laying chevron parquet along a centre line set out in the room

Set-out firstWe plan the pattern line on site

Wear class

AC3, AC4 or AC5: choosing a wear rating

The AC rating measures how well a laminate surface resists abrasion and impact. Treat these as general guidance — the product spec has the final word.

AC3

Usually enough for every room in a home, including living rooms, plus quiet offices.

AC4

A safe choice for busy family homes, offices and small shops.

AC5

For high-traffic commercial floors; rarely needed in bedrooms.

Colour

Matching parquet colour to light and room size

Floor colour changes how a room feels more than most people expect — choose it alongside lighting and furniture.

Light oak opens up small rooms

Reflects light, makes compact rooms feel bigger and hides fine dust better than dark shades.

Minimal white room with a light oak parquet floor

Riyadh climate

Dry air, constant A/C and the expansion gap

Riyadh air is dry most of the year and round-the-clock air-conditioning dries it further; humidity then rises on rainy days or when the A/C is off during a long trip. Wood-based boards shrink and swell with each swing.

So we let boxes acclimatise in the room before fitting and leave an expansion gap at walls and columns — typically 8–10 mm for laminate — hidden by skirting. Sealing that gap with silicone or fixing kitchen units on top of a floating floor are classic causes of buckling.

Keep A/C steady rather than on-off
Never fix heavy units onto a floating floor

Living room with warm wood flooring and mashrabiya-style screens

Installation

How a parquet floor goes down, step by step

Survey
We measure rooms and check flatness, moisture and door heights.
Underlay
Level where needed, then a damp-proof membrane and acoustic foam.
Laying
Boards go down in the agreed direction with a perimeter gap.
Skirting & profiles
Skirting hides the gap; profiles bridge doorways and tile edges.
Stairs & handover
Treads are cut individually with protective nosings, then we clean up.

Estimate how much you need

Estimate your parquet area

Enter room length and width. Use 10% waste for straight planks and 15% for herringbone or chevron; we confirm on site.

Length (m)

Width (m)

Waste allowance

0Area (m²)

0Suggested order (m²)

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Laminate parquet: the honest pros and cons

Why people love it

Wood warmth for less than real timber
Resists scratches and fading well
Quick floating install, often over flat tiles
Huge range of shades and patterns

Worth knowing

Hates standing water and wet mopping
Can’t be sanded — deep damage means a new board
Louder underfoot without good underlay
Needs a proper expansion gap and skirting

Rooms

Parquet for majlis rooms, bedrooms and offices

Formal majlis with dark brown chevron parquet

Majlis and living rooms

Chevron or herringbone gives a majlis presence; anchor the seating with a large rug.

Modern bedroom during installation of chevron parquet

Bedrooms

Warm and quiet underfoot; AC3 with good acoustic underlay is usually plenty.

Open office with herringbone parquet and panoramic windows

Offices

A polished look for receptions and executive rooms in a commercial wear class.

Project solutions

Care

Cleaning, scratch prevention and repairs

Cleaning

Vacuum with a hard-floor head and use a barely damp, well-wrung microfibre mop. No wet mopping, no steam.

Spills

Wipe water up straight away, especially at joints and near bathroom and kitchen doors.

Scratches

Felt pads on furniture, a mat at the door and a rug across busy walkways.

Repairs

Light scratches take a repair pen; a damaged board can be replaced, so keep a spare box.

Specialist pages

Go deeper in this section

Herringbone & Chevron Parquet Riyadh

Herringbone and chevron patterns for a premium timber look

Laminate Flooring Riyadh

HDF laminate flooring with strong scratch resistance and good value

Parquet Installation Riyadh

Parquet installation step by step: prep, gaps, skirting and finish

Parquet flooring in Riyadh: common questions

How much does parquet cost per square metre in Riyadh?

Price depends on the floor type (laminate or engineered), thickness and AC class, the layout, the area, the subfloor and the skirting and profiles needed. So we price each job individually: send room sizes on WhatsApp or book a free inspection in Riyadh for a clear quote in SAR.

Can parquet be installed over existing tiles?

In most cases, yes, if the tiles are solid and flat. A floating floor goes over a damp-proof membrane and foam underlay without removing tiles. We check door and threshold heights, and low spots may need levelling first. We also pick the underlay to suit your floor and acoustic needs.

What is the difference between herringbone and chevron?

Both zigzag, but herringbone blocks are square-ended, with each block’s end meeting the side of the next, while chevron blocks are angle-cut so the ends meet in a single point, like arrows. Herringbone feels classic; chevron feels more formal. Both need purpose-made boards.

Can I put parquet in a kitchen or bathroom?

We don’t recommend laminate in bathrooms at all; in kitchens it can work if spills are wiped immediately. The relaxed option for wet rooms is wood-look vinyl, chosen in a shade close to your living-room parquet so the home still flows.

Why does parquet lift, buckle or open up gaps?

Buckling usually comes from water, a blocked expansion gap or heavy units fixed on a floating floor; gaps between boards appear in very dry conditions. Acclimatising boards and respecting the expansion gap prevent most of these problems. If a board starts to lift, call us early so we can find the cause.

Which AC rating do I need at home?

AC3 normally covers bedrooms, living rooms and majlis use in a home. With kids, pets and heavy traffic, or for an office or small clinic, AC4 gives a more comfortable safety margin. AC5 is rarely needed at home; underlay quality and fitting matter more.

Can parquet go on stairs?

Yes. Boards are cut to each tread and fixed firmly, with protective nosings on every edge to stop chipping and reduce slips. Stairs take more time and precision than rooms, so we measure them step by step at the inspection.

Is parquet a good choice for offices?

Yes, particularly for receptions, executive offices and meeting rooms, in AC4 or higher. Use mats under castor chairs, and consider carpet tiles in open-plan work zones. For larger fit-outs, see our project solutions. We can schedule fitting to minimise disruption to your working week.

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