Parquetry & Herringbone Installation in Melbourne

Few floors make a room like a herringbone or chevron parquetry floor — and few are as unforgiving to lay. At Iconic Flooring we install parquetry across Melbourne, setting out the pattern precisely and then sanding and finishing on site for a flat, seamless result that's the centrepiece of the room.

Patterns We Install

Herringbone — the classic interlocking zig-zag.
Chevron — angled blocks meeting in continuous V-shapes.
Mosaic / finger block and decorative Versailles and basket-weave panels.

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Precision From Subfloor to Finish

Pattern floors live or die on the set-out. We confirm the subfloor is flat, sound and dry, establish accurate working lines, then lay each block to a tight tolerance — small errors multiply across a pattern. Boards are acclimatised first, fixed with the right adhesive system for the subfloor, then sanded with multi-direction technique and finished to your chosen colour and sheen.

Solid or Engineered

We install both solid parquetry blocks and engineered herringbone/chevron, choosing to suit your subfloor — engineered over a slab, solid over a timber subfloor.

See our full timber floor installation service. Already have a pattern floor to restore? See parquetry floor sanding. Read our guide to parquetry and herringbone floors. Popular in Brighton and Toorak homes.

Book a free parquetry quote: Get a quote or call +61 473 837 777.

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Experts in Industrial Flooring

At Iconic Flooring, we combine experience, quality materials, and skilled workmanship to deliver flooring solutions that truly stand out. Every project is handled with precision, care, and a strong focus on long-lasting results.

As a family-run business, we value trust, transparency, and customer satisfaction. We work closely with you to ensure your flooring not only looks great but performs perfectly for years to come.

At Safecoat Flooring, every floor we design and install is:

A Strong Reputation for Quality Flooring

We offer a complete range of flooring services to help you achieve the perfect look and finish. Every project is tailored to match your design vision and lifestyle needs.

We’re Not Just Another Flooring Company

We focus on delivering long-lasting flooring solutions with unmatched attention to detail, quality materials, and expert installation.

Why Choose Iconic Flooring

At Iconic Flooring, we combine experience, quality materials, and skilled workmanship to deliver flooring solutions that truly stand out.

20+ Years Experience

Trusted flooring solutions backed by decades of hands-on experience.

Licensed & Insured

Work completed safely, professionally, and fully compliant with standards.

24/7 Availability

Quality materials selected for durability, performance, and lasting appeal.

Skilled Team

Experienced team delivering precise work with strong attention to detail.

Services We Offer

As a trusted family-run business, we provide high-quality flooring services tailored to both residential and commercial needs.

A professional flooring specialist uses a spirit level and tile wedges to ensure precision during timber floor installation.

Timber floor Refinishing

A person installs brown wood flooring planks next to a hand saw and underlayment.

Timber floor installation

Tradesperson kneeling on the floor applying smooth light grey epoxy resin with a notched trowel.

Epoxy Flooring Melbourne

A wide, tiled commercial corridor with a vibrant orange ceiling and large floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Commercial Flooring

Worker moving a pallet jack across a smooth, polished gray concrete floor in a warehouse.

Concrete Floor Polishing

Professional contractor installing a metal staircase handrail on wooden stairs using a power drill.

Staircase Renovation

Timber Floor Sanding Across 20 Premium Melbourne Suburbs

Each suburb below has a dedicated page covering the local housing stock, common timber species, and what we typically see on jobs in that postcode.

Flooring Surrey Hills

Edwardian and interwar homes with Baltic pine and Tasmanian oak floors.

Flooring Malvern

Late Victorian terraces and Federation villas. High-end heritage restoration.

Flooring Black Rock

Bayside coastal humidity considerations and moisture-tolerant finishes.

Flooring Balwyn

Federation, post-war and modern homes. Tasmanian oak strip refinishing.

Flooring Brighton

Heritage mansions and architectural homes. Whitewash and parquetry specialists.

Flooring Mount Eliza

Peninsula gateway homes. Weekly Mornington Peninsula scheduling.

Flooring Kew

Heritage homes along Cotham Rd and High St. Boroondara premier suburb.

Flooring Hampton

Bayside residential and Hampton St commercial refinishing.

Flooring Hawthorn

Federation and Edwardian timber restoration near Glenferrie Rd.

Flooring Camberwell

Heritage parquetry restoration and Baltic pine sanding for Edwardian homes.

Flooring Toorak

Premium heritage homes and contemporary architectural rebuilds.

Flooring Sandringham

1920s timber-floored homes and beachside renovations.

Flooring Mornington

Coastal family homes and holiday properties. Durable finishes for high-traffic living.

Flooring Mount Martha

Beachside homes and modern renovations with timber floor refinishing expertise.

Flooring Oakleigh

Classic brick homes and contemporary townhouses. Reliable timber floor restoration.

Flooring South Yarra

Luxury apartments, terraces and designer interiors. Premium matte and satin finishes.

Flooring Richmond

Victorian terraces and warehouse conversions. Hardwood floor sanding specialists.

Flooring St Kilda

Beachside apartments and heritage homes with timber floor rejuvenation services.

Flooring Fitzroy

Character-filled Victorian homes and creative commercial spaces. Heritage timber experts.

Flooring Melbourne CBD

Apartments, offices and retail spaces. Professional commercial floor refinishing solutions.

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Our Recent Projects

Take a look at some of our completed flooring projects and see the quality of our work firsthand.

Professional flooring installer measuring and fitting a solid timber floor plank onto black underlay.

A professional floor sander machine stripping an old dark timber floor to reveal fresh light wood underneath.

A professional tradesman applying dark wood stain to a timber floor with a trowel.

A technician operates a heavy-duty industrial floor polisher on a concrete surface in an unfinished commercial space.

Worker operating an orange industrial floor polishing machine on a smooth, reflective concrete surface.

Parquetry & Herringbone Installation FAQ

What parquetry patterns do you install?

Herringbone, chevron, mosaic/finger block, and decorative Versailles and basket-weave panels.

Do you finish the floor after laying the pattern?

Yes — we sand with multi-direction technique and finish on site to your chosen colour and sheen.

Can I have herringbone over a concrete slab?

Yes — engineered herringbone suits a slab, while solid blocks suit a timber subfloor; we choose to match your subfloor.

Why is parquetry installation more involved than plank flooring?

The set-out is exacting — small errors multiply across the pattern — and finishing requires specialist multi-direction sanding.

Is the subfloor important for parquetry?

Critical — it must be flat, sound and dry before laying, or the pattern won’t sit true.