Herringbone timber flooring in Australia typically costs between $79 and $150+ per square metre for materials alone, depending on species, thickness and brand. At SKOV, our European Oak herringbone range starts at $79/m² for 14 mm boards and goes up to $95/m² for our premium 15 mm Norse Collection herringbone. We also carry chevron at $104/m². All prices below are current as of 2026.
This guide covers every herringbone and chevron product we stock — grouped by price tier — along with installation costs, a total project cost example, and an honest assessment of herringbone’s impact on property value.
SKOV Herringbone Price Table — All 12 Products
The table below lists every herringbone and chevron product in our range. All are European Oak with a multi-ply eucalyptus core. Click any product name to view full specifications, photos and order samples.
| Product | Pattern | Thickness | Wear Layer | Price/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Tier — $79/m² | ||||
| Chateau Herringbone | Herringbone | 14 mm | 3 mm | $79 |
| Winston Hill Herringbone | Herringbone | 14 mm | 3 mm | $79 |
| Vintage Mocha Herringbone | Herringbone | 14 mm | 3 mm | $79 |
| Mid Tier — $88/m² | ||||
| Black Opal Herringbone | Herringbone | 14 mm | 3 mm | $88 |
| Rome Herringbone | Herringbone | 14 mm | 3 mm | $88 |
| Premium Tier — $95/m² | ||||
| Mani Herringbone | Herringbone | 15 mm | 4 mm | $95 |
| Freyja Herringbone | Herringbone | 15 mm | 4 mm | $95 |
| Sol Herringbone | Herringbone | 15 mm | 4 mm | $95 |
| Sif Herringbone | Herringbone | 15 mm | 4 mm | $95 |
| Tyr Herringbone | Herringbone | 15 mm | 4 mm | $95 |
| Idun Herringbone | Herringbone | 15 mm | 4 mm | $95 |
| Chevron — $104/m² | ||||
| Mani Chevron | Chevron | 15 mm | 4 mm | $104 |
The 14 mm boards at $79–$88/m² have a 3 mm wear layer supporting 1–2 refinishes over the floor’s lifetime. The 15 mm boards at $95/m² have a 4 mm wear layer supporting 2–3 refinishes — a meaningful upgrade for owner-occupied homes where the floor needs to last 20–30+ years.
Herringbone vs Chevron — Price Difference Explained
Chevron flooring consistently costs more than herringbone, and the SKOV range illustrates why. Compare Mani Chevron at $104/m² with Mani Herringbone at $95/m² — same species, same thickness, same finish, but a $9/m² difference driven entirely by the cut pattern.
Chevron boards are cut at 45-degree angles on both ends, meaning each board loses material to the angled cuts. This increases manufacturing waste and requires more precision during production. Herringbone boards, by contrast, are standard rectangles that interlock at 90-degree angles — simpler to manufacture and more material-efficient.
Visually, the two patterns are distinct. Herringbone creates a broken zigzag where the end of one board meets the side of the next, producing a staggered, traditional look. Chevron creates a continuous V-shape where the angled board ends meet at a clean central point, producing a more formal, symmetrical appearance. Both patterns require direct-stick installation for structural stability.
On an 80 m² floor, the price difference between Mani Herringbone and Mani Chevron adds up to $720 in materials alone. Whether the cleaner V-pattern of chevron justifies that premium is a matter of personal taste. For a detailed visual comparison of both patterns, see our herringbone flooring guide.
Herringbone Installation Costs
Herringbone and chevron layouts cost more to install than standard straight-plank floors. The pattern requires additional time for setting out centre lines, cutting border pieces, and ensuring each row aligns precisely. Here is what to expect from professional installers in Australian metro areas.
Direct stick (recommended): $50–$70/m². Boards are glued directly to the concrete slab or prepared timber subfloor using flexible flooring adhesive. Direct stick is the preferred method for herringbone and chevron because it locks each board in position permanently, preventing any movement that could open joints in the pattern over time. The result is a solid, quiet floor with no hollow sound underfoot. Most professional installers will insist on direct stick for any pattern layout.
Floating: $25–$30/m². Technically possible with some click-lock herringbone products, but not the recommended approach. The interlocking zigzag pattern creates stress concentrations at the joints that a floating floor relies on for structural integrity. Movement in the underlay can cause joint separation over time, particularly at the transition between herringbone sections and straight borders. If budget requires floating installation, consider a standard plank layout instead.
Additional costs to factor into your budget beyond the per-square-metre rates above:
- Subfloor preparation (levelling compound, grinding high spots, moisture barrier): $5–$15/m² depending on slab condition
- Scotia, beading and trims (perimeter finishing): $8–$15 per linear metre
- Furniture removal and old flooring disposal: $5–$10/m² if the installer handles it
- Door trimming: $15–$25 per door if new floor height requires adjustment
Total Project Cost Examples
Premium example: An 80 m² open-plan living and dining area with Sol Herringbone ($95/m²) and professional direct-stick installation ($60/m²):
- Materials: 80 m² × $95 = $7,600
- Installation: 80 m² × $60 = $4,800
- Subtotal: $12,400 (before subfloor prep and trims)
Add approximately $800–$1,200 for subfloor preparation and perimeter trims, bringing the realistic total to $13,200–$13,600 for this example.
Value example: The same 80 m² area in Chateau Herringbone ($79/m²) with floating installation ($28/m²):
- Materials: 80 m² × $79 = $6,320
- Installation: 80 m² × $28 = $2,240
- Subtotal: $8,560
That is a saving of nearly $4,000 compared to the premium option — still delivering the herringbone pattern at a per-square-metre cost comparable to many standard plank floors from other brands.
For a comprehensive installation cost breakdown including all preparation, underlay and finishing line items, read our flooring installation guide.
Does Herringbone Flooring Add Property Value?
Herringbone is strongly associated with premium interiors. It appears consistently in high-end property listings, architectural publications and interior design portfolios. Real estate agents routinely highlight herringbone timber floors as a notable feature in property descriptions, and it photographs exceptionally well — which matters in an era where most buyers form their first impression of a home from online listing images.
That said, we will not claim a specific return-on-investment figure. Property values depend on location, the quality of the overall renovation, market conditions, and dozens of other variables that have nothing to do with flooring pattern choices. What we can say with confidence is that herringbone timber flooring signals quality craftsmanship to buyers and is unlikely to date — the pattern has been used in European architecture since the 1500s and shows no sign of falling out of favour in Australian residential design.
If budget is a primary consideration, even our value-tier herringbone boards at $79/m² deliver the full pattern effect at a material cost that sits within the range of many standard plank floors from competing brands. The herringbone premium over our own standard planks is modest — Chateau Herringbone at $79/m² compares favourably to many 14 mm straight planks on the market.
Order Samples and Compare
The most effective way to choose between herringbone styles is to see the timber in your own home. Colour, grain character and surface texture shift significantly under different lighting conditions — what looks pale and cool under showroom LEDs may read warm and golden in a north-facing living room with afternoon sun. Order up to three free samples delivered to your door and lay them on your actual floor to compare.
Visit our Sydney or Melbourne showrooms to see full herringbone and chevron installations across a range of colours and formats. Or browse the complete herringbone collection online to compare every product side by side.
For European Oak pricing across all patterns — standard plank, herringbone and chevron — see our European Oak pricing guide.