Chevron – This is a zigzag pattern that comes to a sharp point; imagine the letter “V” on repeat. A chevron pattern may be worked into knitwear, printed on fabric or painted on surfaces, such as the tile backsplash, or wood flooring. For chevron floors the wood pieces are cut at an angle and fitted together to form a true point, this angle is what identifies chevron floors.
Herringbone – A pattern often confused with chevron, herringbone is created by placing rectangles in a staggered zigzag pattern. It is commonly found in tile work and parquet floors. In textiles herringbone most often appears in tweed. For herringbone floors the wood is not cut at an angle, but in rectangles that are laid in a broken zigzag pattern.
