When looking for a new floor for your home or office, the choice of styles and patterns can be overwhelming. One flooring option that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years is whalebone flooring. But what exactly is this pattern and why should you choose it? We’d love to tell you more about these gems!
What does whalebone mean?
You could say that whalebone is the big brother of the standard herringbone pattern. The pattern is the same, but with whalebone, the boards are wider and longer. So with this flooring, you have fewer planks per square meter than with the standard herringbone. Curious about all the differences between the two patterns? Then discover our article “The difference between Whalebone and Herringbone Laminate” in which we explain the difference from A to Z. But of course, don’t forget to read this blog first, because we’re excited to share even more information with you about the XL Herringbone floors.
Where does Herringbone flooring come from?
While the herringbone pattern is centuries old and was originally used in brick and marble work for floors and walls, the whalebone pattern has only been around for a much shorter time. The founders of this new pattern are the pioneers of the Groningen-based flooring company Floer. In 2015, Floer noticed that there were no extra-large herringbone floors on the market yet. Following this, the XL Herringbone floors were developed, starting with the vinyl collection. And this collection grew into a full line!
What floors are whalebone patterned?
It all started with the vinyl collection, with a floor from the collection that is still a household name in the flooring world: the Orca Untreated. How could it be otherwise? An Orca from the Whalebone collection, with a name like that it must be a gem. Meanwhile, this color can also be found in several vinyl collections. Since the introduction of this vinyl collection, several other XL floors were added. Today, you can also find whalebone laminate and rigid click vinyl flooring in the range. There are also hybrid wood herringbone floors. These floors are larger than the standard herringbone pattern, but slightly smaller than the whalebone floors. Because of their size, they are also often referred to as herringbone.
Combining the floor with your interior
The classic herringbone pattern is very popular these days, but what does the whalebone pattern add to your interior? The slightly bigger pattern can make your home look a lot more spacious. The larger planks make your space appear wider and deeper. In addition, whalebone flooring has a peaceful look, because you typically have fewer herringbone points in a room than with a smaller herringbone floor.
In short, the XL herringbone floors are classic floors that take your interior to the next level. Whether you choose a XL herringbone vinyl floor, a floating click vinyl floor, or laminate. With so many options in sizes and styles, the choice is truly vast!
