The Right Direction to Lay Your Floor

1. Determine Your Floor Direction

Draw your space and identify the entry points.

A rough sketch of your space will help you visualize your future floor. Grab a pen and paper or download our room grid to get started.

Single footpath sketch and diagonal laying pattern example

How do you walk through the space?

When planning the design of your floor, think of your most common footpath. Have your local retailer install the floor in that direction to guide guests throughout the space.

Double footpath sketch and herringbone laying pattern example

Is there more than one entry point in the space?

If yes, choose a multidirectional pattern that guides you in more than one direction, like a herringbone pattern or even as simple as laying the floor on an angle from door to door.

2. Choose Your Laying Pattern

Note: Different formats have different layout capabilities.

For the Most Creativity and Color Options:

Choose Gluedown

These individual planks and tiles may be laid in a wide variety of patterns, are compatible with design strips and borders (some exceptions apply), and can be easily cut to create virtually any pattern. Seamlessly transition from wood to stone looks when you choose from the same gluedown product range.

Wood Layouts

Herringbone Wood LVP floor in a herringbone pattern

Chevron Wood LVP floor in a chevron pattern

Broken Chevron Wood LVP floor in a broken chevron pattern

Staggered Wood LVP floor in a staggered pattern

Ship Lap Wood LVP floor in a ship lap pattern

Striped Wood LVP floor in a striped pattern

Basket Weave Wood LVP floor in a basket weave pattern

Stone Layouts

Brick Lay Stone LVT floor in a brick lay pattern

Diagonal Stone LVT floor in a diagonal pattern

Diamond Stone LVT floor in a diamond pattern

Herringbone Stone LVT floor in a herringbone pattern

Striped Stone LVT floor in a striped pattern

Pinwheel Stone LVT floor in a pinwheel pattern

Mixed Wood and Stone Layouts

Plaid Wood and stone LVP floor in a plaid pattern

Alternating Wood and stone LVP floor in an alternating pattern

Striped Wood and stone LVP floor in a striped pattern

Strike a Balance Between Pattern Possibilities and Comfort:

with Loose Lay

Loose lay is our most ergonomic (comfortable underfoot) format and has acoustic properties to help reduce noise transfer. Like our gluedown products, loose lay planks and tiles can be laid in a wide variety of patterns. Unlike our gluedown products, loose lay does not require a full spread of adhesive and is not compatible with design strips and decorative borders.