People have spent a considerable amount of time looking at tiles. They might have memorized the colors, shapes, and materials. And just when they thought they had found the perfect tile, they were left with one final question: What pattern will they lay this tile in? Several tile layout designs can significantly improve the appearance of tiles. They also add a unique element of interest to a space. Here are some popular patterns to think about!

STRAIGHT LAY/STACK BOND LAYOUT

It is the most common tile pattern and the simplest to execute. The tiles are simply laid side by side in a straight line to create an overall even grid pattern. It’s a good pattern to use in rooms where people don’t want the tiles to draw attention away from other design elements.

RUNNING BOND/BRICK LAYOUT

It is yet another simple and appealing option for a living space. Here, the end of a tile is in line with the tiles above and below it. It is a common choice for use on backsplashes and walkways. Running bond is becoming more popular for indoor tile floors due to its excellent ability to conceal flaws such as crooked walls. In addition, offset grout lines make it difficult to focus the eye on minor flaws. It’s also an effective way to create the illusion of space and height.

HERRINGBONE TILE LAYOUT

It’s the effect of installing rectangle tiles in a 45-degree angled V-shape. This pattern has been popular in Europe for hundreds of years. It is an elegant way to visually expand a small room. The wide Vs create movement, drawing the eye outward to give the illusion of greater width. The pattern works best in a narrow hallway or small bathroom with neutral colors. However, it can be too busy in a large room. Furthermore, this intricate design is too difficult for DIY installation. Hence, it’s better to hire installation services.

BASKETWEAVE TILE LAYOUT

The basket-weave pattern gets its name because it resembles the pattern on a straw basket and appears to weave the tiles over and under one another. Its intricate pattern works best in smaller spaces like powder rooms or shower stalls. This design is frequently available as a mosaic tile. Laying the mosaic tile in sheets makes it easier for installation.

DIAGONAL LAYOUT

This pattern is also familiar as a diamond pattern. It creates a diamond effect by laying square tiles at a 45-degree angle. This classic pattern is great for making small rooms appear larger.åÊ It draws attention to the widest part of the diamond and the wide angles of grout lines. It gives the impression that people are in a much larger space. However, diagonal patterns require more cutting when it comes to the corners of a room. Hence, there is waste and extra effort involved.

CHEVRON LAYOUT

The Chevron pattern is a close relative of the herringbone pattern. It is having a major moment in flooring right now because it can make any room look instantly classy! The chevron tile layout is an arrangement of rectangle tiles in rows. Each of them faces in the opposite direction of the one next to it, forming a V-shape. Using slightly contrasting tile colors to subtly define the zig-zags, or blending block-color tiles with wood-look tiles, are both trendy ways to achieve this look.

HEXAGON LAYOUT

Hexagon tiles were typically white. They were a popular choice for post-World War I floor tile. It is done by carefully placing colored or patterned tiles or laying intricate borders. Today, patterned hexagons create stunning floor feature walls, especially when combined with plain hexagon tiles.

WINDMILL TILE LAYOUT

The windmill layout can make beautiful tile designs stand out even more! This approach can be quite intense and complicated at first. However, the process accelerates after the laying of the pattern’s foundation. It works by wrapping four brick/rectangle tiles around a smaller square tile. It is a daring choice that may turn off minimalistic design fans. However, homeowners can use a vibrant grout color to accent the tiles to make this design stand out even more!

COBBLESTONE TILE LAYOUT

This layout begins with rectangle tiles and the herringbone technique. The distinction is that each layer line will alternate between the rectangle and square tiles. Square tiles make the overall design appear larger than it is. It helps add visual space to a room.

HOP-SCOTCH TILE LAYOUT

Instead of using rectangle tiles to wrap around smaller square tiles, all the tiles will be square. Hop-scotch is also familiar as a pinwheel lay. It creates an illusion of a spinning wheel. Altering the color of the tiles will make this pattern even more exciting!

 

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