Welcome to our guide to popular tile patterns layouts including ideas for a variety of interior and exterior designs.
Tile arrangement patterns.
This gives the impression that the tiles are woven over and under each other like a basket.
Made using square and brick sized tiles the brick tiles form a kind of frame around the central square tile.
This is a twist on the basic offset pattern where each tile s edge is only offset by one third of the width of the tile above or below.
A framed accent transforms this backsplash into a statement piece.
When planning a tile remodeling project its design and layout can have a big impact in the feel of the space.
Porcelain tiles with a linear pattern are woven together.
One of the loveliest floor tile patterns especially if you have some special tiles to highlight the windmill pattern is a real classic.
For a more traditional look stack classic square tiles in a grid pattern.
The weave can be modern traditional or transitional.
The following pair of tiles are laid at 90 degrees to the first and so on.
This layout is a basic pattern where square tiles are set in a straight line to create a look that s simple and clean.
It creates strong diagonal lines in the pattern and is often used instead of the basic offset pattern with larger tiles to hide imperfections like in this danish home from nordic design.
Always round to the next highest footage when calculating square footage of tile needed.
The colors and tiles you choose greatly affect how successful this pattern will be.
Add 10 more for each tile to allow for breakage.
To avoid rough edges on tile always float the floor to a level state before installing tile.
The horizontal and vertical tiles then alternate on following rows.
Rectangular tiles look modern and clean in this arrangement.
Also using rectangular tiles the basket weave pattern has two tiles laid next to each other to form a square.
They are based on a 10 by 10 area.
Here we provide detailed instructions on how to accomplish this tile layout where all angles whether cut or placed are at 45 degrees.
Never assume a room is perfectly square always square off from the center and begin floor tile pattern along one edge.
It s becoming increasingly popular to take tiles with a linear look or long shape and create a woven appearance.
Just use the percentages shown to calculate how many tiles of each size you ll need.
To learn all about the herringbone installation technique read on.