Wood Effect Chevron LVT
Wood-effect chevron LVT is the sharpest, most directional parquet pattern available in luxury vinyl. Each plank is V-cut at the end so the points meet in a continuous arrow rather than stepping past one another like herringbone. The result is a designer-led, French-parquet look in a vinyl that handles kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and underfloor heating without any of the seasonal movement of solid wood – and which can be specified across whole open-plan ground floors as a single architectural feature.
At Grosvenor Flooring we cover the wood-effect chevron category with Amtico Signature, Karndean Art Select and Project Floors Chevron. Browse the collection below or contact us for advice via our enquiry form, WhatsApp or phone – and visit the Altrincham showroom to see the ranges in person.
What Is Wood Effect Chevron LVT?
Chevron is a parquet pattern in which each plank is cut to a 45 or 60 angle at both ends, so when two planks meet they form a single continuous arrow rather than the stepped, right-angled look of herringbone. Chevron LVT takes that traditional French-parquet visual and reproduces it in a luxury vinyl tile – high-resolution wood print, deeply embossed surface, tough PU wear layer, fully waterproof and UFH-compatible.
Wood Effect Chevron Ranges at a Glance
| Range | Wear layer | Warranty | How to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtico Signature | 1.0mm | Lifetime | Request a Price |
| Karndean Art Select | 0.7mm | Lifetime | Request a Price |
| Project Floors Chevron | Contract-grade | Contract | Request a Price |
The Wood Effect Chevron Collections We Stock
Amtico Signature includes a chevron-cut plank library – 1mm wear layer, glue-down spec, the deepest oak design library on the UK market.
Karndean Art Select includes chevron designs cut to coordinate with the wider Art Select wood plank library.
Project Floors Chevron is the contract-grade German chevron range we use for designers and architects on premium domestic and commercial schemes.
Key Takeaways
- Wood-effect chevron LVT is the sharpest, most directional parquet pattern: each plank is V-cut at the end so the points meet in a continuous arrow, rather than the stepped look of herringbone, for a French-parquet feel.
- It gives that parquet look fully waterproof, dimensionally stable, warm underfoot and underfloor-heating compatible with none of the seasonal movement of solid wood; the deepest oak library is Amtico Signature (1.0mm) with Karndean Art Select (0.7mm) and Project Floors Chevron.
- Chevron is the most demanding parquet to fit, because the angled cuts are unforgiving of set-out errors, so it is best professionally installed from the centre line; glue-down gives the flattest finish and the best heat transfer over underfloor heating.
- Prefer the stepped pattern or a plain plank? See wood-effect herringbone or wood-effect plank. Chevron is also available in real engineered wood. All ranges are Request a Price.
Chevron vs Herringbone vs Plank
Chevron is the sharper, more directional cousin of wood-effect herringbone LVT – same parquet feel, but the angled cuts create a continuous arrow rather than a stepped pattern. If you want the parquet look without the directional emphasis, herringbone is the more classical answer. If you want the wood look without any parquet at all, see wood-effect plank LVT. Chevron is also available in real engineered wood – see engineered wood chevron.
Where to Use Wood Effect Chevron LVT
Chevron is most often specified in kitchens, hallways, dining rooms and open-plan ground floors where the floor is on show.
Underfloor Heating
All ranges are compatible with both wet and electric UFH up to a maximum surface temperature of 27C. Glue-down is recommended for the strongest UFH performance – see glue down LVT.
Installation Notes
Chevron is the most demanding parquet format to install – the angled cuts are unforgiving of set-out errors and the pattern needs to be planned carefully from the centre line of the room. Use an experienced LVT fitter. Our own teams handle chevron installs across Cheshire and South Manchester from the Altrincham showroom.
Explore Related Categories
- Other parquet formats: wood-effect herringbone, wood-effect parquet, stone-effect parquet.
- Real wood chevron: engineered wood chevron.
- By brand: Amtico, Karndean, Project Floors.
- Wider context: back to luxury vinyl flooring.
How to Buy or Get a Quote
Amtico, Karndean and Project Floors are sold on a Request a Price basis – contact us via our enquiry form, WhatsApp or phone with the design you have shortlisted and we will come back the same working day with a tailored quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a chevron and a herringbone pattern?
Both are parquet patterns, but the cut is different. Chevron planks are cut to a 45 or 60 degree angle at each end so the points meet to form a continuous arrow. Herringbone planks are cut square and laid at right angles so they step past each other in a zig-zag. Chevron reads sharper and more directional; herringbone reads more classical.
Does chevron LVT come in oak?
Yes, oak is the most popular chevron look. The ranges we stock cover the oak spectrum from pale limed and washed oaks through warm naturals to darker smoked and walnut tones, so you can match a period French-parquet look or a contemporary one. Amtico Signature has the deepest oak chevron library.
Which brands do wood-effect chevron LVT?
We stock chevron from Amtico Signature (1.0mm), Karndean Art Select (0.7mm) and Project Floors Chevron (contract-grade). Amtico Signature has the widest chevron design choice, Karndean Art Select coordinates with its wider wood plank library and Project Floors is the specification designers and architects reach for on premium schemes.
Is Wood Effect Chevron LVT difficult to install myself?
Chevron is the most demanding parquet format to fit. The angled cuts are unforgiving of set-out errors and the pattern has to be planned carefully from the centre line of the room, so any drift shows across the whole floor. We strongly recommend an experienced LVT fitter and our own teams handle chevron installs across Cheshire and South Manchester.
Can Wood Effect Chevron LVT be used in a kitchen or bathroom?
Yes. Chevron LVT is fully waterproof and, fitted glue-down with a sealed perimeter, it suits kitchens, hallways, dining rooms and bathrooms. It gives the architectural feel of a real wood parquet floor without the water risk or seasonal movement of solid or engineered wood and it works well over underfloor heating.
