Material for Pattern Floors: Calculation Formulas

Our parquet flooring is available in six colors and three different sizes as shown at right.

Using the precision tounge and groove and Slip Tongue (ST) construction, the sizes can be fitted together to create patterns.

Some patterns use one or two of the three sizes available. Some patterns may have a different waste factors than the standard 10%. Please refer to details at right to order the correct amount of materials for the color(s) and pattern you are installing.  

Diagonal installation: Add additional 10% waste factor.

Three Sizes Available

All dimensions are nominal

A: Square Block: 4-3/4” x 4-3/4” 

B: 4-3/4” Pattern: 4-3/4” x 23-5/8” 

C: 6” Plank: 6” x RL up to 71”

Braided Three Plank

Braided Three Plank

Square Block: One per each sq ft of flooring plus 5% waste factor 

Pattern: Total s/f plus 5% waste factor

Braided Four Plank

Braided Four Plank

Square Block: One for every 2 sq ft of flooring plus 5% waste factor

Pattern: Total s/f plus  5% waste factor

Braided Four Plank

Marie Antoinette

Pattern: 2/3 of total s/f plus 10% waste factor

Plank: 1/3 of volume plus 50% waste factor. Cut to 53-3/16”  (1350 mm) 

Four Square

Four Square

Pattern: 4/5th of total s/f  plus 10% waste factor

Plank: 1/5th of floor area plus  20% waste factor

Squares with block highlight

Squares with block highlight

Square Block: One per each sq ft of flooring plus 5% waste factor 

Pattern: Total s/f plus 5% waste factor

Herringbone

Pattern: Total s/f plus 10% waste factor

Double Herringbone

Double Herringbone

Pattern: Total s/f plus 10% waste factor

Triple Basket Weave

Triple Basket Weave

Pattern: Total s/f plus 10% waste 

Blocks

Blocks

Pattern: Total s/f plus 10% waste factor

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