American Black Walnut Herringbone with an Oak Border in Morningside, Edinburgh
Project · Morningside, Edinburgh
Hoff Parquet supplied and installed premium American black walnut herringbone parquet, in 18 x 100 x 500mm engineered blocks, in a family home in Morningside, Edinburgh, near Blackford Hill. The client added a contrasting oak parquet border, and the floor was laid on a 9mm plywood overlay using both glue and secret nailing.
- Location
- Morningside, Edinburgh
- Flooring
- Engineered American black walnut herringbone parquet
- Product
- Black Walnut herringbone parquet
- Grade
- Premium
- Size
- 18 x 100 x 500mm
- Border
- Oak parquet blocks
- Subfloor
- Carpet and old flooring removed, 9mm plywood overlay
- Installation
- Glue-down and secret nailing
American black walnut herringbone parquet with an oak border
At Hoff Parquet, we recently completed a project on Midmar Drive, Edinburgh, one of the city’s most sought-after locations. Known for its stunning views and peaceful surroundings, Midmar Drive offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban convenience. Nestled close to the majestic Blackford Hill and Hermitage of Braid, this area provides breathtaking panoramas and access to green spaces, making it a gem in Edinburgh's landscape.
For this project, we supplied and installed premium-quality 18 x 100 x 500mm American Black Walnut Herringbone Parquet Flooring, perfectly complementing the elegance of the property and its surroundings.
The first step was to prepare the space by removing all existing carpets and wood flooring. We then levelled the subfloor with 9mm plywood sheets, ensuring a stable and smooth base for the herringbone parquet flooring installation.
The client added a creative twist to the design by choosing oak wood parquet blocks as a contrasting border. This decision brought a unique sense of style, combining warm oak tones with the rich, dark hues of the American Black Walnut.
The flooring was installed using a combination of glue-down and secret-nailing methods for a secure and flawless finish.
After visiting our Edinburgh wood flooring showroom, the client selected American Black Walnut for its luxurious appearance and excellent durability. This hardwood is prized for its deep brown tones and unique grain patterns, adding sophistication and warmth to any space. It’s also highly durable, making it perfect for both aesthetics and practicality in a family home.
The result was a stunning floor that elevated the charm of this Midmar Drive home, perfectly reflecting the beauty and exclusivity of its location.
Product name: BLACK WALNUT herringbone parquet
Specifications: 18 x 100 x 500mm
Engineered Wood
Herringbone parquet in Morningside and south Edinburgh
Morningside and the streets around Blackford Hill and the Braids are mostly Victorian and Edwardian villas, terraces and generous flats, built on suspended timber floors. Original pine boards are often sound but uneven, so they are normally secured and overlaid with plywood before parquet goes down; combining adhesive with secret nailing into the ply, as here, gives a very firm floor on a timber base. Larger family rooms also suit borders, which frame herringbone neatly around bay windows and fireplaces.
Hoff Parquet's showroom is on Comiston Road in Morningside, so local clients can compare walnut, oak and border options at full size before deciding, as this client did. American black walnut is slightly softer than oak, and its colour mellows and lightens a little with daylight, so it is worth looking at aged samples and moving rugs occasionally in sunny rooms. The team provides free site surveys and quotes, with preparation and installation by its own fitters.
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Questions about this project
Is American black walnut parquet hard enough for a family home?
Walnut is a little softer than European oak, but as an 18mm engineered parquet with a good finish it performs well in family homes. Felt pads, entrance mats and prompt removal of grit help. The wear layer allows future sanding and refinishing if the floor eventually needs refreshing.
Can an oak border be added to walnut herringbone?
Yes. Oak parquet blocks can be laid as a single or double border around a walnut herringbone field. The contrast frames the pattern and is cut and set out on site, so the room is measured and centred carefully first. It works particularly well in larger period rooms with bays or fireplaces.
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