If you’ve ever compared quotes for custom-shaped parquet and standard square parquet, you’ve probably noticed a price gap. It’s not arbitrary — it comes down to one key factor: production loss.
What Is Production Loss?
Production loss refers to the amount of raw material wasted during manufacturing. Every flooring panel starts as a larger piece of engineered wood. To turn it into a specific shape — a curve, a fan, a hexagon, or a custom art pattern — certain parts must be cut away.
The more complex the shape, the more material is lost.
Why Custom Shapes Have Higher Loss
Standard square or rectangular parquet uses a simple, efficient cutting pattern. Panels fit together with minimal waste, and the yield rate is high.
Custom-shaped parquet is different. Curved lotus panels, fan patterns, hexagonal designs, and other irregular shapes require:
More precise cutting — complex shapes often need CNC or hand-guided cutting
Larger raw blanks — a curved piece may need a bigger starting panel than its final size
Higher rejection rate — any flaw in the grain or edge means the piece is scrapped
In practice, production loss for custom shapes can be 20%–40% higher than for standard square parquet.
What This Means for Pricing
When production loss is higher, more raw material is consumed to produce the same finished square meterage. That cost has to be reflected in the unit price.
So when you see a higher quote for custom-shaped parquet, it’s not just about the extra labor — it’s also about the material that never makes it into the final product.
Is It Worth It?
For high-end residential and commercial projects, yes. Custom-shaped parquet creates a visual impact that standard square panels simply can’t match. It’s a design statement, and the pricing reflects the craftsmanship and material efficiency behind it.
Planning a Custom Parquet Project?
If you’re working on a project that needs custom-shaped parquet, we’re happy to help you find the right balance between design and budget.
📩 DM us for a quote or catalog — tell us your pattern, size, and quantity, and we’ll get back to you with pricing and samples.
Liwin Flooring — factory-direct engineered wood and custom parquet.
