Client: Private Homeowner
Location: London
Sector: Residential Refurbishment & Interior Finishing
Service Type: Flooring Installation | Herringbone Pattern | Subfloor Preparation
Duration: 2 Weeks
Completion Date: 2025
Project Overview
Bigness Group was commissioned to install a premium engineered wood herringbone floor as part of a full interior refurbishment.
The goal was to achieve a flawless, symmetrical finish with clean transitions and a warm, natural aesthetic suitable for high-end residential interiors.
Our flooring specialists managed the process from subfloor levelling to precision installation, ensuring the pattern alignment met both design and technical standards.
Project Objectives
- Deliver a luxury herringbone floor with seamless pattern alignment.
- Ensure perfect levelling and subfloor preparation for long-term stability.
- Use laser-guided accuracy to maintain symmetry across the entire layout.
- Achieve a durable, elegant finish that elevates the interior design.
Scope of Works
- Site preparation and removal of previous floor coverings.
- Subfloor inspection, levelling, and moisture barrier installation.
- Plywood boarding and adhesive application for solid bonding.
- Laser alignment for herringbone layout precision.
- Installation of engineered wood planks in a classic 45° pattern.
- Sanding, sealing, and finishing for enhanced durability and colour depth.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1 – Subfloor Unevenness
The original concrete base had significant level variation.
✅ Solution: Applied self-levelling compound and overlaid structural plywood for a stable foundation.
Challenge 2 – Pattern Alignment
Maintaining perfect herringbone symmetry across a large open space required high precision.
✅ Solution: Used dual laser levels and grid mapping to align each run of planks accurately.
Challenge 3 – Adhesive Setting Time
The adhesive used for the engineered wood had a limited working window.
✅ Solution: Optimised workflow by staging the installation in sections and managing temperature control on-site.
Results
✅ Luxurious herringbone flooring with flawless pattern alignment.
✅ Improved acoustic and thermal comfort.
✅ Long-lasting, low-maintenance finish with enhanced natural texture.
✅ Increased interior value and aesthetic appeal.
Why Choose Bigness
- Experienced flooring specialists for precision installations.
- Full end-to-end service from preparation to finishing.
- Use of premium materials and advanced laser alignment systems.
- Attention to detail and long-term craftsmanship guarantee.
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