Herringbone vs chevron SPC flooring in Dubai: which pattern fits your home?
Updated 25 October 2026
How to tell them apart
- Herringbone: rectangular planks, square ends, the end of one plank butts against the side of the next. Classic, textured, forgiving.
- Chevron: plank ends cut at an angle and meeting tip to tip. More formal and graphic, with strong lines.
BestFloor's herringbone vs chevron guide notes that herringbone is the more widely available pattern because more SPC ranges offer it, and that chevron suits larger, simpler rooms where its lines can run uninterrupted.
Which rooms suit which pattern
| Room | Herringbone | Chevron |
|---|---|---|
| Open-plan living and dining | Yes | Yes, strong effect |
| Long corridors | Yes, lay along the length | Very effective |
| Small bedrooms | Choose light colours and larger formats | Can feel busy |
| Kitchens | Yes, waterproof SPC planks | Yes |
Price
BestFloor's flooring calculator gives 5 mm SPC at AED 82 to 92 and herringbone at AED 100 to 115 per m², both including skirting and 5% VAT. Pattern floors cost more because the shorter planks take longer to lay. On 60 m² that is roughly AED 6,000 to 6,900 for herringbone versus AED 4,920 to 5,520 for straight 5 mm planks (simple arithmetic, stairs excluded).
Over existing tiles
Herringbone SPC is a floating click floor, so it can usually go over flat, sound tiles. BestFloor points out that pattern floors show unevenness more than straight planks, so the base must be flat. See our flooring over tiles guide and BestFloor's flooring over tiles page.
Our impression
The herringbone floors in BestFloor's gallery are laid with tight joints and clean borders at walls and door frames, which is where pattern floors usually go wrong. Browse the SPC catalogue to compare tones before the site visit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between herringbone and chevron?
Herringbone planks have square ends laid in a staggered zigzag; chevron planks have angled ends that meet in a continuous V.
Is herringbone more expensive than straight planks?
Yes. BestFloor lists herringbone SPC at AED 100 to 115 per m² versus AED 82 to 92 for 5 mm straight planks, including skirting and VAT.
Does BestFloor install chevron?
Yes. BestFloor installs straight, herringbone and chevron SPC. Chevron is priced individually after a site visit.
Can herringbone SPC go over tiles?
Usually yes, if the tiles are flat and sound. Pattern floors need a flatter base than straight planks.
Which pattern is more common in Dubai?
According to BestFloor, herringbone, partly because more SPC ranges are made in that format.
Related guides: SPC price per m² · Floor colours · Flooring over tiles · SPC vs laminate vs vinyl
Research date: 25 October 2026. Service details, prices and timelines are quoted from bestfloor.ae as published in October 2026; prices are indicative and the final quote follows a site visit. Third-party figures are attributed to their source. No tests, ratings or reviews are invented on this page; all photos are BestFloor project photos from bestfloor.ae, used with permission. This is general information, not legal advice.