The Konig Prestige Desert Oak Herringbone laminate flooring combines the timeless elegance of a traditional herringbone pattern with the durability and practicality of modern laminate flooring. Featuring realistic wood grain detail and a textured surface, this floor creates a sophisticated and luxurious look that enhances both contemporary and classic interiors. The distinctive herringbone design adds character, depth and visual interest while delivering the appearance of genuine oak flooring with the easy maintenance benefits of laminate. With an AC4 rating, it is suitable for busy family homes and light commercial environments where durability and style are equally important.
Built for busy homes, the durable 12mm construction provides a solid and comfortable feel underfoot, making it ideal for living rooms, hallways, dining areas and open plan spaces. Designed to withstand the demands of everyday life, this laminate flooring offers excellent resistance to scratches, impacts and wear while remaining easy to clean and maintain. The click installation system allows for quick and secure fitting, while compatibility with underfloor heating adds year round comfort. The Desert Oak finish delivers a practical and stylish flooring solution designed to combine timeless herringbone appeal with lasting durability and the warmth of natural oak.
Q: What makes Desert Oak Herringbone different from regular laminate?
A: It features an authentic herringbone pattern that replicates the elegance of engineered wood, combined with the easy installation and durability of laminate.
Q: Is Desert Oak Herringbone suitable for busy homes?
A: Yes, with its AC4 rating and 12.3mm thickness, it is ideal for high-traffic areas such as kitchens, living rooms, and hallways.
Q: Can this flooring be used in commercial spaces?
A: Yes, the AC4 commercial rating makes it suitable for light commercial environments as well as domestic interiors.
Q: How does laminate herringbone compare to engineered herringbone?
A: Laminate herringbone is a more budget-friendly and low-maintenance option, while still providing the same timeless look of real wood.
Q: How long will this floor last?
A: Konig Prestige Desert Oak Herringbone comes with a 20-year residential warranty for lasting peace of mind.
Q: Do you deliver outside Dublin?
A: Yes, we provide fast and affordable nationwide delivery across Ireland, including Cork, Galway, Limerick, and all surrounding regions.
Q: Is installation straightforward?
A: Yes, the click system makes it simple to fit, whether you are a DIYer or working with a professional installer.
Q: Can I see Desert Oak Herringbone before ordering?
A: Yes, you can request a free sample online or visit our Dublin showroom to view the full range in person.
Site Prep, Subfloor and Underlay
One of the most important stages to consider prior to laying any type of flooring installation is site prep.
Remove all furniture from the room, brush and vacuum the sub-floor.
When fitting any flooring a key factor in site preparation is ensuring the subfloor is level. Take time to look for any unevenness in the surface. This could be nails, lumps of concrete or generally anything that would obstruct the laminate from being laid perfectly flat. In some cases, levelling compound or sheets of plywood may be needed to achieve this. Also, test for dips or humps in the sub-floor using a long straight edge such as a spirit level. Place it in multiple areas of the room and get down low to look for any potential dips or humps. Anything over 2mm in a 1 metre run should be levelled out using a suitable floor levelling compound.
If you are laying onto a new concrete sub-floor, check that it is fully dried which can take anywhere from 2 - 4 months.
Most underlays are suitable to use with laminate flooring. When choosing your underlay, you may decide to go for a noise-reducing underlay, typical foam underlay or one suitable for underfloor heating.
Expansion Gaps
It is vital to leave a consistent expansion gap of 7-10mm at walls, pillars, stairs, doorways and other fixed objects or boarders in the room such as kitchen islands or fitted wardrobes. When drilling a hole for pipes, the hole should be 7-10mm larger than the pipe itself. Objects should not be fixed to a floating floor as this prevents the floor from expanding or contracting when needed.
Materials needed:
Tri square Tape measure
Spirit level
Ruler
Pencil
Saw or stanley knife 7 - 10 mm spacers Rubber mallet Underlay
Flooring Pencil
Installation Guidelines
*** These instructions are a guide only. If you are unsure about anything you should refer to the instructions provided with your materials. ***
Start in a corner and work left to right. The end with a shorter tongue should be placed against the wall. 7 - 10mm expansion spacers should be used along the wall to maintain a consistent gap. The gap will allow for any natural expansion in the future that comes with changing seasons. Without this gap, you may encounter some issues with your laminate floor.
The second board should be laid fitting the tongue and groove mechanisms together. It is always best to refer to the specific brand’s guidelines as these grooves differ between brands. Repeat this process until the end of the row.
In the case that the last board of the row is too long, you will need to cut this down to fit with a saw. Remember to account for the expansion spacer in this measurement. Turn the board 180 degrees in order to measure accurately and lay next to the previous board laid. After cutting, place the board down with the cut side next to the wall.
The typical design for laying wooden floors is to keep the ends of the boards approximately 30 cm apart. If the cut off board from the previous row is longer than 30cm, use this as the first board of the second row. The freshly cut side should always face the wall. However, if it’s too short, you can cut down another board to use instead. It is advised to keep a consistent length of 30cm between the ends of the boards in order to maintain this look.
In most cases, you will need to fit long edges together at 30 degrees from the floor before lowering it and locking it in place. The boards should then slide together into place. This is only the case for most brands so the manufacturer’s guidelines should always be considered.
If any last boards need to be cut lengthways, you can use another board to guide any markings needed before cutting.
Assuming these guidelines are followed and the manufacturer’s instructions are studied accordingly, there should be no issues with laying a laminate floor.
• If you need any more assistance with this you can call our team on 01 840 4458 or email us at hello@woodfloorstore.ie.
Protection
Laminate floors are commonly difficult to scratch and chip but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. To help avoid unwanted marks and chips we have some tips for you!
Use wood flooring felt pads on heavy furniture and chairs that will be used frequently.
Check shoes, especially heels and football boots for any metal or hard materials that may damage your floor.
Install door mats at entrances to help remove any dirt, stones, and moisture from the bottom of shoes.
Cleaning
It is important to clean your floor regularly with the correct products and care.
For the initial clean, vacuum with a brush head attachment to remove any dirt, dust and debris. Then, we recommend using a damp mop and a floor cleaner that doesn’t contain bleach.
Unless you have waterproof laminate flooring, spillages and leaks must be cleaned up immediately as laminate floors can become damaged by moisture. Ensure that it is completely dried up to avoid damage.
Humidity in the room should be kept at a constant between 40-65%RH.
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