Herringbone is a popular pattern for its unique and trendy look and has made a comeback in the flooring industry. The installation of a herringbone pattern however has one big downside: you traditionally need two types of panels – leftsided and rightsided panels or A/B panels on which the tongue and groove are positioned in mirrored positions – to be able to lay this flooring pattern.
The Unizip technology solves this inconvenience. Unilin invented a locking profile that makes it possible to lay a herringbone floor with only one type of panel, eliminating the need of A/B panels. The Unizip profile positions the tongue and groove around the panel in such a way that the short side of the panel can be locked into the long side of the adjacent panel, without having to compromise on locking strength. Unizip is available for all main types of flooring and is the only one-panel herringbone solution that provides horizontal and vertical locking on all four sides of the panel.
Installation
The installation method for the floating Unizip panels is very easy. By using only one type of panel, the long sides can be angled into the adjacent panel while the short sides can be snapped or tapped in the long sides of the next panel. Thanks to its ingenious design, you can position the plank however you want. There’s no wrong way to start!
Unizip installation
Unizip - Herringbone
Advantages
The Unizip technology has a lot of logistic benefits compared to traditional herringbone panels. Manufacturers traditionally have to produce 2 types of panels and have to ensure that an equal amount of left-sided and right-sided panels reach the end user, complicating supply chain-, storage- and distribution requirements. Unizip simplifies the logistics by eliminating the need for two types of panels. Additionally, the Unizip profile can be easily integrated in an existing production process. Producers only need one additional tool: a jumper tool integration for the milling machine. This jumper tool pushes the milling blade forward and backwards at the right moments.
For wood floors, the Unizip technology additionally offers a tongue and groove Unizip version: a profile without horizontal locking, designed for floors that will be glued down. This profile offers not only the possibility for herringbone, but also double herringbone, basket and other patterns and is designed to work efficiently for those who want to glue the wood floors.
Unizip explained - the one-panel herringbone locking system
"By ingeniously positioning the tongue and groove around the panel, it becomes possible to lock the short side of the panel into the long side of the adjacent panel without having to compromise on locking strength."
Why choose Unizip
Quick and intuitive installation
Only one type of panel
Applicable for all types of flooring
No glue or plastic inserts required
Available for tongue and groove (T&G) flooring