10 Tile Patterns to Showcase Your Floor
There's more to a tile floor than the tile itself; how you lay out your tile can change the look and feel of the room
After you have selected new tile for your home projects, think about how you would like it laid out. Here is a guide of basic patterns to get you started. Most tile showrooms have displays of floor patterns and the sales staff can recommend sizes and configurations to suit your space.
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2. Diagonal. Tile is set on a 45-degree angle. It add a little interest and makes the floor feel expansive.
3. Running bond. This basic layout is also called a brick or offset pattern. The tiles are offset by half the width of the tile.
4. Checkerboard. Two colors of square tiles alternate to create this pattern. They can be set straight or on the diagonal.
5. Diagonal with dots. Large tiles are notched at regular intervals with smaller accent tiles.
6. Pinwheel. Also known as Hopscotch, a small square tile is surrounded by four larger ones.
7. Basketweave. This classic pattern is made with squares and rectangles to create a woven effect.
Blue Celeste Basketweave Stone Mosaic - Ann Sacks Tile & Stone
Here is a closer view of the basketweave, or mosaic, pattern.
8. Modular. Three or more different-sized tiles are used to form a pattern. This one is called Versailles.
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9. Herringbone. This pattern adds sophisticated visual texture to the floor. In this kitchen, bright glass tiles were added to match the glass backsplash behind the cooktop.
Signet Collection Arc d'Midi Mosaic
10. Windmill. In this pattern, a square tile is surrounded by four rectangles. The effect is like a grid of dots.
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