Away from your straight lines you can use a level after the first few pieces.
Straight herringbone pattern floor.
The second becoming more and more popular in recent years because of it s straighter lines and modern appeal is the chevron pattern.
The floor in the picture at the top of this post is herringbone.
The one above is chevron.
Working out from the first row or column lay tiles in the herringbone pattern matching your example.
A complete guide to layout installation finishing.
The most popular parquet floor pattern of all time is said to be the herringbone pattern.
They both have that distinctive v pattern but in chevron the planks are cut at an angle when they come together which forms a straight line down the floor.
Put spacers in between each tile to ensure future ones are straight and you can spot check with the level regularly.
If you have a wood floor that could use a built in focal point try inlaying a section of classic herringbone parquet.
Also known as chevrons or zig zags.
You can read more about the distinction and about the history of the two patterns in this column.
Just know that the zigzag installation isn t a breeze.
In this application below the classic dark timber floor featuring straight planks is balanced with marble tiles laid in a herringbone pattern adding a modern edge to a traditional floor design.
Sep 28 2020 great designs in stone tile and wood.