Pattern / Two complementary planks For the trade

A/B herringbone SPC.

A proven herringbone format with two plank types. Build a programme with clear A/B identification, controlled production batches and an installation guide that matches the supplied board.

Inside the product Build a product brief ↗

A/B herringbone SPC — Surface and format direction · specification agreed by programme

Product knowledge01 / Understand

Two boards. One coordinated pattern.

An A/B herringbone system uses complementary edge profiles, usually described as left and right boards. Their connection geometry allows the short edge of one board to meet the long edge of the next in the intended pattern.

The commercial specification must describe more than board dimensions. A/B allocation, carton markings and replacement availability affect the distributor and the installer long after the initial container arrives.

We review assembled samples to confirm the pattern, the joint, the visual balance and the actual installation sequence. Packaging artwork should make the two plank types obvious without relying only on small labels.

Plan the item structure

Decide how A and B boards are ordered, packed and stocked. Agree the ratio required for the approved pattern.

Approve the assembled floor

Check opening, height difference, decor distribution and fit across multiple boards, including material from different cartons in the same batch.

The buying decision02 / Specify

Specify the whole product.

A useful quotation starts with the construction and the intended market. These are the decisions we work through with your product team.

Prepare your specification ↗

A/B herringbone SPC: commercial specification
Decision	What to define
Board identification	A/B marks on the board or carton, aligned with the installation guide.
Packing arrangement	Separate or combined cartons and the agreed ordering ratio.
Core and connection	Selected thickness, profiled geometry and connection technology.
After-sales stock	Keep compatible replacement stock and record the batch and profile version.

Questions from product teams

A clearer
specification.

Can an A board replace a B board?

Generally no: the profiles are complementary. Follow the actual system instructions rather than assuming they are interchangeable.

Is A/B less premium than universal herringbone?

The number of board types is an installation and stock choice. Surface quality, construction and machining determine the finished product; the label alone does not rank quality.