Wood Effect Parquet Laminate Flooring
Wood effect parquet laminate flooring recreates the look of a classic parquet floor, the geometric wood block patterns that have graced grand homes and ballrooms for centuries. Instead of individual wood blocks, a realistic oak print is applied to hard-wearing laminate boards that lock together to form the pattern, so you get the elegance and detail of real parquet at a fraction of the cost and with none of the upkeep. It is one of the most striking looks you can give a room. Laminate finally makes it affordable.
Our parquet laminate centres on the herringbone pattern, led by the Lignum collection and its Lignum Fusion range in a wide choice of oak tones. Quick-Step and Evergreen add further options at different price points. All of it is available to buy online with free UK delivery, so you can bring a parquet floor home without the parquet price.
Browse the full parquet laminate range below to compare patterns, oak tones and finishes, then order online for delivery across the UK.
What Is Parquet Laminate?
Parquet is the name for flooring laid in a repeating geometric pattern rather than in straight planks. Traditionally it was made from small blocks of solid wood arranged by hand into patterns such as herringbone, chevron and squares, a craft associated with period homes and grand interiors. Parquet laminate brings that heritage look up to date: the same geometric patterns, printed in realistic oak onto durable laminate boards that click together. You get the character and craftsmanship of a parquet floor with the hard-wearing, easy-care surface of modern laminate.
Parquet Patterns: Herringbone, Chevron and Block
Parquet covers several patterns, so it helps to know the main ones. Herringbone is the most popular and the pattern at the heart of our parquet laminate: rectangular blocks laid at right angles into a stepped zig-zag. Chevron is similar but the blocks are cut to a point, so they meet in a continuous arrow; we offer chevron in our LVT range. Block or square parquet arranges blocks into squares and mosaic-style patterns for a more traditional, formal look. For most homes, herringbone is the classic choice, which is why it leads our laminate parquet range.
Parquet Colours: Oak, Grey and More
Oak is the traditional parquet timber. Laminate offers it in every shade. Light and natural oak keeps a parquet floor feeling fresh and contemporary, while grey parquet has become a modern favourite that shows off the geometry beautifully. Richer and dark oak tones give a parquet floor depth and a sense of heritage. White and pale tones keep a room bright and airy. Because the pattern already does so much, a mid oak often works best and lets the parquet be the star.
Thickness and Waterproof Options
As with any laminate, a couple of practical choices matter. A thicker board, such as a 12mm parquet, feels solid and substantial underfoot and gives the floor a premium feel that suits the pattern. If you want a parquet floor in a kitchen or a spill-prone room, a water-resistant or waterproof parquet laminate copes with moisture far better than a standard board. Most of our parquet uses a click system, so the blocks lock together into the pattern without glue.
Where to Use Parquet Laminate
Parquet is a floor to show off, so it is most often chosen for rooms where it can be seen. It makes a spectacular hallway, sets the tone in a lounge or dining room and brings real character to open-plan spaces. In a kitchen, a waterproof parquet gives you the same wow factor with the water resistance a busy room needs. Because the geometry draws the eye and adds movement, parquet also works well in smaller rooms that could otherwise feel plain.
Laminate and Underfloor Heating
Most of our parquet laminate works with both electric and wet underfloor heating, subject to a maximum surface temperature of around 27C and the manufacturer’s guidance. Let the boards acclimatise in the room first and follow the installation instructions supplied with your chosen range. A warm parquet floor underfoot is a lovely way to enjoy a floor that is already a feature.
Parquet Laminate vs LVT and Engineered Wood
If you love the parquet look, it is worth seeing how laminate compares with parquet LVT and real engineered wood parquet. The table shows where each stands.
| Feature | Parquet laminate | Parquet LVT | Engineered wood parquet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Most affordable | Mid-range | Premium |
| The look | Realistic oak print in a parquet pattern | Realistic; warmer underfoot | Real oak blocks |
| Durability | Very hard-wearing | Hard-wearing | Softer; can be sanded and refinished |
| Water resistance | Water-resistant; waterproof ranges available | Fully waterproof | Not waterproof |
| Best for | A parquet look on a sensible budget | A waterproof parquet floor | A genuine parquet floor |
For the parquet look at the best price, laminate is the obvious choice. Parquet LVT costs a little more but is fully waterproof, while engineered wood gives you real oak blocks for a premium.
The Laminate Ranges We Stock
Our parquet laminate is led by the Lignum collection, whose Lignum Fusion range offers the herringbone pattern in a broad choice of oak tones, from light and natural through to grey and darker woods. Quick-Step and Evergreen add further parquet-style options at different price points. Every range is available to buy online, so you can compare patterns, oak tones and specifications side by side before you order.
How to Buy
Every parquet laminate we sell can be bought online with free UK delivery across mainland Britain. We do not offer laminate samples, but you can preview any floor in your own room using our AI room visualiser on the product pages before you order. Choose your pattern and oak tone, order the quantity you need for your room and we will deliver it to your door.
Key Takeaways
- Parquet laminate recreates classic geometric wood patterns at a fraction of the cost of real parquet.
- Herringbone is the most popular parquet pattern and leads our laminate range.
- Oak and grey are the most popular parquet tones; a mid oak lets the pattern lead.
- A 12mm or waterproof parquet suits busier and spill-prone rooms.
- Buy online with free UK delivery and preview any floor with the AI room visualiser.
Explore Related Categories
- By pattern: herringbone laminate.
- By colour: grey, dark or natural laminate.
- Other formats and effects: plank or stone and tile laminate.
- By performance: waterproof, click or 12mm laminate.
- By room: hallway, lounge, kitchen or dining room laminate.
- Prefer a different floor type? See parquet LVT or engineered wood parquet.
- Wider context: back to laminate flooring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is parquet laminate flooring?
Parquet laminate is laminate flooring laid in a repeating geometric pattern rather than straight planks, recreating the classic parquet look. A realistic oak print sits on hard-wearing laminate boards that click together to form patterns such as herringbone. You get the elegance of a traditional parquet floor at a fraction of the cost and with far less upkeep than real wood blocks.
What is the difference between parquet and herringbone?
Herringbone is a type of parquet, not a separate thing. Parquet is the umbrella term for any floor laid in a geometric pattern. Herringbone, where rectangular blocks meet at right angles in a zig-zag, is the most popular of those patterns. So a herringbone floor is a parquet floor. It is also the parquet pattern we offer in laminate.
What parquet patterns can I get in laminate?
In laminate, herringbone is the parquet pattern we offer. It is by far the most popular. Chevron, where the blocks are cut to a point, is available in our LVT and engineered wood ranges. Traditional block and square parquet patterns are less common in laminate. For most homes a herringbone laminate gives the parquet look people are after.
What colour parquet laminate is most popular?
Oak is the traditional parquet colour and remains the most popular. Light and natural oak keep a parquet floor fresh and contemporary, while grey has become a modern favourite that shows the pattern off crisply. Richer and dark oak tones give a more traditional, heritage feel. A mid oak is the safe, versatile choice.
Can parquet laminate go in a kitchen or bathroom?
In a kitchen, yes, as long as you choose a water-resistant or waterproof parquet board that copes with spills. In a bathroom or wet room, only a fully waterproof laminate is suitable. For the wettest rooms, parquet LVT is often the safer choice. In dry living rooms and hallways any parquet laminate works beautifully.
