Custom Patterns & Borders
Herringbone, chevron, parquet, and custom inlays
Elevate your space with custom herringbone, chevron, parquet, and border designs. Our artisans create one-of-a-kind flooring masterpieces that transform a room.
About This Service
Pattern work is where flooring becomes furniture. A herringbone entryway, a chevron dining room, or a walnut border framing an oak field turns a floor into the most-photographed feature of the room. It also happens to be one of the highest-ROI upgrades a home can make.
Every pattern install starts with a full dry-layout — chalk lines, spline lines, and often the first several rows loose-laid — so we can adjust before a single nail goes in. Angles have to be perfect (a chevron is unforgiving of a 1° error over a long wall), and the field has to be centered on the room's focal points, not on random corners.
We do both new pattern installs and additions to existing hardwood — for example, adding a herringbone inlay in a foyer that connects to a straight-lay oak floor, blended with a custom border so the transition looks intentional.
Signs You Need This Service
- You're renovating an entryway, dining room, or great room and want a wow factor
- You're doing new construction and want the floors to be a design feature
- You want to define an open-plan space without walls (a border does the trick)
- You have a piano, dining table, or fireplace that deserves a framed hearth
Why Choose Us
Herringbone & Chevron
Classic patterns done right, with perfect angle cuts.
Custom Borders & Inlays
Contrasting wood borders that frame your space.
Medallions & Logos
Statement centerpieces for entryways and great rooms.
Pattern Matching
Blend new patterned areas into existing floors seamlessly.
Full-Room or Accent Work
Do the whole house or just a foyer — both look spectacular.
Materials & Options
Herringbone
Rectangular boards set at 90° — timeless, works in traditional or modern homes.
Chevron
Boards mitered at 45° to form continuous V-shaped rows — dramatic and modern.
Parquet
Square block patterns, often in oak or walnut, with a classic European feel.
Custom Borders
Contrasting-species inlays (walnut on oak, ebony on maple) that frame a room.
Medallions & Inlays
Custom rosettes, logos, or compass-rose centerpieces for foyers and great rooms.
Our Process
- 1
Design Consultation
Choose a pattern and wood species that fits your space.
- 2
Layout Planning
Careful measurement, chalk lines, and dry-layout to nail the pattern.
- 3
Precision Install
Every board cut and set for tight, symmetric joints.
- 4
Sand & Finish
Sanded flat and finished to a showpiece result.
- 5
Reveal
Furniture goes back — and this becomes the most-complimented room in the house.
Care & Maintenance
- Same care as any hardwood floor — vacuum, damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner, felt pads under furniture.
- Pattern floors show scratches slightly more than straight-lay because the eye follows the pattern — walk-off rugs at doors are a great habit.
- Recoating every 5–7 years keeps the finish deep and the pattern crisp.
What It Costs
Pattern work typically adds 30–60% to a standard hardwood install because of the layout time, extra cuts, and material waste. We'll break out the pattern premium clearly on your estimate.
Every project is different — call for a free, no-obligation, itemized estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a pattern to just one room?
Yes — a patterned entryway, dining room, or accent border is a great way to add character without redoing the whole house.
Which pattern is most popular right now?
White oak herringbone is by far the most-requested look in Clarksville right now — clean, modern, and timeless all at once.
Does a pattern floor cost more?
Yes — expect 30–60% more per square foot than straight-lay due to labor and waste. We'll show you the exact difference on your quote.
Can you match a pattern to my existing floor?
Yes — we regularly install pattern rooms that transition into straight-lay oak or maple, blended with a border or threshold.
Service Area
Martinez Flooring proudly serves Clarksville, TN and all of Montgomery County — including Sango, St. Bethlehem, Hilldale, Woodlawn, and Cunningham — plus Fort Campbell, Adams, Cedar Hill, Palmyra, Erin, and the greater Nashville area including Springfield, Joelton, and Pleasant View. English & Spanish spoken. Se habla Español.