Herringbone Vinyl Plank Flooring Manufacturer (SPC, LVT & ABA)
Herringbone is a short board with square ends, laid at alternating 90° angles. We make it in four constructions: SPC rigid core, flexible core click LVT and ABA / RSVP as A and B click boards, and dryback LVT for glue-down. That is 24 standard SKUs in four sizes, each with its own TDS.
- 4 constructions · 24 standard SKUs
- 110 × 610 to 153 × 765 mm
- A and B boards on click
- Class 23 to 34 on the TDS
- TDS download per SKU
Herringbone is a format. Choose the build under it first
The board under the pattern decides thickness, weight, wear layer, how the floor is fixed and which documents apply. Choose click or glue-down, then the construction; the size and wear layer follow from it.
| Construction | Held down by | Thickness | Wear layer | Sizes | Use class on TDS | SKUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPC rigid core | Click joint, A and B boards | 4 / 5 / 6 mm core + 1 mm IXPE | 0.30 / 0.50 / 0.55 mm | 110 × 610, 150 × 750 mm | 23, 33 | 6 |
| Vinyl flexible core | Click joint, A and B boards | 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0 mm | 0.30 / 0.50 / 0.55 mm | 110 × 610, 150 × 750 mm | 23, 33 | 6 |
| Dryback LVT | Full-spread adhesive | 2.5 / 3.0 mm | 0.50 / 0.55 mm | 152.4 × 609.6, 153 × 765 mm | 32, 34 | 8 |
| ABA / RSVP | Click joint, A and B boards | 5 / 6 mm panel + 1 mm IXPE | 0.50 / 0.55 mm | 110 × 610, 150 × 750 mm | 23, 33 | 4 |
SPC herringbone
Mineral-filled SPC core with the IXPE pad attached, 5 to 7 mm in total. Floats on a Uniclic, i4F or G2 joint, confirmed per order. Micro bevel or printed V-bevel.
About the SPC construction →Click LVT herringbone
Flexible vinyl core with a fibreglass layer and no pad, on a Uniclic or i4F joint. The lightest click build: about 3,100 m² of 4.0 mm board per 20 ft, against about 1,850 to 2,470 m² of SPC.
About click LVT →Dryback herringbone
2.5 or 3.0 mm boards glued to a prepared substrate, no locking profile and no fibreglass layer. The most floor per container and Class 34 on the 0.55 mm builds.
About dryback LVT →ABA / RSVP herringbone
An LVT / SPC / LVT panel with the IXPE pad attached, 6 or 7 mm in total, on a Uniclic, i4F or G2 joint. The A-B-A build is what many markets call hybrid flooring.
About ABA / RSVP →Four herringbone sizes, drawn to the same scale
The three click constructions share 110 × 610 and 150 × 750 mm. Dryback runs in 152.4 × 609.6 mm, which is exactly 6 × 24 in, and 153 × 765 mm. The narrow 110 mm board gives a tighter, busier pattern; the 150 mm boards read calmer in large rooms.
| Board size | In inches | SPC | Flexible core | Dryback | ABA / RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 × 610 mm | 4.33 × 24.02 in | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| 152.4 × 609.6 mm | 6 × 24 in | – | – | Yes | – |
| 150 × 750 mm | 5.91 × 29.53 in | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| 153 × 765 mm | 6.02 × 30.12 in | – | – | Yes | – |
24 standard herringbone SKUs, each with its own TDS
Open a construction, pick the grade, wear layer and size, and download the TDS for that exact SKU. EF-HDB-SEL25-055-153X765 reads: dryback herringbone, Select 2.5 mm, 0.55 mm wear layer, 153 × 765 mm. Class, carton coverage and 20 ft loading below are copied from each TDS.
SPC rigid core herringbone6 SKUs · Class 23, 33 · 2 sizes
| SKU | Wear layer | Board size | Use class (TDS) | Per carton | Per 20 ft | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential · 4 mm SPC core + 1 mm IXPE (5.0 mm) | ||||||
| 0.30 mm (12 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 24 pcs · 1.610 m² | 2,474 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.30 mm (12 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 24 pcs · 2.700 m² | 2,333 m² | TDS PDF | |
| Select · 5 mm SPC core + 1 mm IXPE (6.0 mm) | ||||||
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 24 pcs · 1.610 m² | 1,855 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 20 pcs · 2.250 m² | 1,944 m² | TDS PDF | |
| Premium · 6 mm SPC core + 1 mm IXPE (7.0 mm) | ||||||
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 33 · Commercial | 24 pcs · 1.610 m² | 1,855 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 33 · Commercial | 16 pcs · 1.800 m² | 1,944 m² | TDS PDF | |
Vinyl flexible core herringbone6 SKUs · Class 23, 33 · 2 sizes
| SKU | Wear layer | Board size | Use class (TDS) | Per carton | Per 20 ft | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential · 4.0 mm | ||||||
| 0.30 mm (12 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 46 pcs · 3.086 m² | 3,111 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.30 mm (12 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 26 pcs · 2.925 m² | 3,159 m² | TDS PDF | |
| Select · 4.5 mm | ||||||
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 40 pcs · 2.684 m² | 2,705 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 24 pcs · 2.700 m² | 2,754 m² | TDS PDF | |
| Premium · 5.0 mm | ||||||
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 33 · Commercial | 36 pcs · 2.415 m² | 2,435 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 33 · Commercial | 20 pcs · 2.250 m² | 2,430 m² | TDS PDF | |
Dryback herringbone8 SKUs · Class 32, 34 · 2 sizes
| SKU | Wear layer | Board size | Use class (TDS) | Per carton | Per 20 ft | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select · 2.5 mm | ||||||
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 152.4 × 609.6 mm | Class 32 · Residential | 53 pcs · 4.923 m² | 4,963 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 153 × 765 mm | Class 32 · Residential | 36 pcs · 4.213 m² | 4,854 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 152.4 × 609.6 mm | Class 34 · Commercial | 53 pcs · 4.923 m² | 4,963 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 153 × 765 mm | Class 34 · Commercial | 36 pcs · 4.213 m² | 4,854 m² | TDS PDF | |
| Premium · 3.0 mm | ||||||
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 152.4 × 609.6 mm | Class 32 · Residential | 44 pcs · 4.087 m² | 4,120 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 153 × 765 mm | Class 32 · Residential | 35 pcs · 4.096 m² | 4,179 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 152.4 × 609.6 mm | Class 34 · Commercial | 44 pcs · 4.087 m² | 4,120 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 153 × 765 mm | Class 34 · Commercial | 35 pcs · 4.096 m² | 4,179 m² | TDS PDF | |
ABA / RSVP herringbone4 SKUs · Class 23, 33 · 2 sizes
| SKU | Wear layer | Board size | Use class (TDS) | Per carton | Per 20 ft | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select · 5 mm ABA panel + 1 mm IXPE (6.0 mm) | ||||||
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 24 pcs · 1.610 m² | 1,855 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 23 · Residential | 20 pcs · 2.250 m² | 1,944 m² | TDS PDF | |
| Premium · 6 mm ABA panel + 1 mm IXPE (7.0 mm) | ||||||
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 110 × 610 mm | Class 33 · Commercial | 24 pcs · 1.610 m² | 1,855 m² | TDS PDF | |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | 150 × 750 mm | Class 33 · Commercial | 16 pcs · 1.800 m² | 1,944 m² | TDS PDF | |
On click herringbone, A and B boards are packed in separate cartons and quoted as separate lines. Décor, surface texture, bevel and locking system are confirmed per order. Container quantities are recalculated for your port and inland route in the quotation.
How A and B boards make the pattern, and how to order them
A and B are the two handed versions of the same click board. Their profiles are mirrored, so in the zig-zag an A board always locks against a B board. A floor laid from one hand alone does not close. Dryback herringbone has no locking profile; the adhesive bed holds the pattern.
- 1
Choose the build and size
Click (SPC, flexible core, ABA) or glue-down (dryback), then one of the sizes that build is made in.
- 2
Order A and B in equal quantities
On click herringbone, unless your installer’s layout plan says otherwise. Each décor is its own line for the 800 m² minimum.
- 3
Add the cutting allowance
Herringbone is cut at every wall. The allowance comes from your installer’s room plan and setting-out line; we don’t publish one waste percentage. Add it to both A and B.
- 4
Confirm the joint
The click system is named per SKU, glue-down for dryback, so the installation instruction that ships with the order matches the boards.
Squareness and length tolerance matter more in herringbone than in a straight-lay floor, because every board end sits against the side of another board. The declared values are on the TDS of each SKU.
Which wear layer comes on which herringbone board
The wear layer is part of the total thickness, not added to it. The class shown is the indicative ISO 10874 class on the TDS; a tender that names a class should be checked against the test report for the build you order.
| Wear layer | SPC | Flexible core | Dryback | ABA / RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30 mm (12 mil) | Essential 5 mm · Class 23 | Essential 4.0 mm · Class 23 | Not standard | Not standard |
| 0.50 mm (20 mil) | Select 6 mm · Class 23 | Select 4.5 mm · Class 23 | 2.5 and 3.0 mm · Class 32 | Select 6 mm · Class 23 |
| 0.55 mm (22 mil) | Premium 7 mm · Class 33 | Premium 5.0 mm · Class 33 | 2.5 and 3.0 mm · Class 34 | Premium 7 mm · Class 33 |
Herringbone or chevron: the board end decides
Square ends, stepped zig-zag
Rectangular boards with square ends at alternating 90° angles. This is the pattern on this page and on the 24 TDS above.
Angled ends, continuous V
Boards cut with angled ends that meet point to point. A different board, cut differently: see chevron vinyl flooring and the herringbone vs chevron guide.
Wood décors for herringbone
Click herringbone comes with wood-grain texture, EIR or crystal embossing; dryback with wood grain or EIR. All finishes are UV-cured matte at 4–6 GU. The four décors below are tagged for herringbone in our library; the RW-D layouts further down are renders, not installed floors, so judge colour from a sample.
RW-D herringbone layouts
RW-D-771-D01
RW-D-771-D02
RW-D-771-D03
RW-D-771-D04
RW-D-771-D05
RW-D-771-D06
RW-D-771-D07
RW-D-771-D08
RW-D-761-D05
RW-D-761-D06
RW-D-761-D07
RW-D-761-D08
Quote the décor code with your sample or price request. A décor shown on a plank can often run in herringbone too; matching one décor across both formats needs a physical sample before production.
Documents are matched by SKU, construction and market
Some values are fixed on the TDS of each SKU. Others depend on a test report for one named build, and those are matched to your SKU and market rather than published as range-wide ratings. Certificates we currently hold are on the certifications page.
| Item buyers check | Declared in | How you get it for your order |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness, wear layer, indicative use class (ISO 10874) | TDS, per SKU | Download from the SKU tables above |
| Dimensional stability and curling (ISO 23999), residual indentation | TDS, per SKU | Download from the SKU tables above |
| Slip (DIN 51130, EN 13893), castor chair, light and stain | TDS, per SKU | Download from the SKU tables above |
| Carton, pallet and 20 ft loading, A/B packing | TDS, per SKU | Download, then reconfirmed in the quotation |
| Reaction to fire | Test report on a named build | Matched to SKU and market in the quotation |
| Indoor air emissions | Test report or certificate on a named build | Matched to SKU and market in the quotation |
| Locking system on click boards | Named per SKU | In the quotation, against your destination |
Requirements differ by country. Our market pages list what importers there usually ask for: Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada and Australia.
Your brand programme, confirmed before production
Any standard herringbone SKU can ship under your brand, with cartons and labels printed to your artwork. Artwork, approvals and the first-order sequence are covered by the OEM and private-label programme.
Approve the board before the artwork
Confirm construction, thickness, wear layer, size, décor, texture and bevel first. A and B carton marks, labels, barcode data, sample boards and the installation instruction are then prepared around the approved SKU.
- Brand and collection name
- A and B carton marks
- Labels and barcode data
- Sample board or display brief
- Locking-system marks, if authorised
- Final pre-production approval
- Standard SKU, existing décor
- From 800 m² per design / colour; colours can share a container when each meets its own minimum
- Custom décor
- From 2,200 m² per décor
- A and B quantities
- Click herringbone: quoted as separate lines, normally equal
- Production
- Generally 35–40 days, reconfirmed when the order is placed
- Shipping terms
- FOB Shanghai; other ports can be coordinated
- Samples
- Standard samples free; courier paid by the buyer and refunded against a later formal order
- Customs reference
- Commonly HS 3918.10; the importer or broker confirms the final code (HS code guide)
Payment terms and anything not listed are confirmed in the quotation.
Herringbone vinyl plank FAQs
Which herringbone sizes do you make?
110 × 610 and 150 × 750 mm on the SPC, flexible core and ABA click boards; 152.4 × 609.6 and 153 × 765 mm on dryback. Those are the 24 standard SKUs. Another size, such as 120 × 600 mm, can be checked against your construction and quantity before it goes on a price list.
Do I need equal quantities of A and B boards?
On click herringbone, normally yes. The pattern alternates A and B, so a standard layout uses them one for one. Your installer’s layout plan can change the split at borders and around fixed features, so we quote A and B as separate lines.
How much extra should I order for cutting?
We don’t publish a waste percentage. Herringbone is cut at every wall, and the allowance depends on room shape, the setting-out line and any border. Ask your installer for a figure from the room plan and add it to both A and B.
What does the subfloor need before click herringbone goes down?
Within 3 mm under a 2 m straightedge, a plastic moisture barrier sheet on concrete, and a 5–12 mm expansion gap at walls and fixed objects. The SPC and ABA boards already carry a 1.0 mm IXPE pad, so no second underlay is added. Dryback herringbone follows the adhesive maker’s subfloor and moisture instructions.
Click or glue-down herringbone?
Dryback is bonded to the substrate board by board, which suits specifications that call for a glued floor; it needs a prepared substrate and an adhesive matched to the SKU. Click herringbone floats on its joint with no adhesive bed. Decide on the fixing first, then thickness and wear layer.
SPC, flexible core or ABA for click herringbone?
SPC and ABA are rigid and carry the 1.0 mm IXPE pad; flexible core has no pad and is lighter, about 2,430 to 3,160 m² per 20 ft against 1,855 to 2,470 m² for SPC. All three come in both click sizes, and the 0.55 mm builds of each are Class 33 on the TDS.
Which herringbone boards reach Class 33 or 34?
Class 33 on the 0.55 mm SPC, flexible core and ABA boards. Class 34 on dryback 2.5 and 3.0 mm with 0.55 mm wear layer. These are the indicative ISO 10874 classes on the TDS; a tender that names a class is checked against the report for the build you order.
How many m² of herringbone fit in a 20 ft container?
From about 1,855 m² for 6 and 7 mm SPC or ABA in 110 × 610 mm up to about 4,960 m² for 2.5 mm dryback in 152.4 × 609.6 mm. Each TDS gives carton, pallet and 20 ft figures, and the load is recalculated for your port, inland route and SKU split in the quotation.