Rectangular Ceramic Tile Patterns
Unless your tile is specifically cut to create a chevron you will have to cut each and every individual tile to create the dynamic points of the chevron pattern which will be time consuming and costly.
Rectangular ceramic tile patterns. This iconic pattern is made by laying interlocking rectangular tiles set at a 45 angle to the wall. The following pair of tiles are laid at 90 degrees to the first and so on. Depending on the size and style of your tiles the herringbone tile pattern will be more obvious. Rectangular or square floor tiles forming this pattern creates a beautiful feature and focal point.
The horizontal and vertical tiles then alternate on following rows. Some rectangular tiles will come with a chevron design printed on them for easier installation. This gives the impression that the tiles are woven over and under each other like a basket. Add 10 more for each tile to allow for breakage.
In such a pattern the center of the rectangular tiles regularly lines up next to the edge of the square tiles. Popular on backsplashes subway tiles attain new heights of style in a herringbone layout. If at any time you need assistance or just need a few questions answered an associate will be happy to. Also using rectangular tiles the basket weave pattern has two tiles laid next to each other to form a square.
Just use the percentages shown to calculate how many tiles of each size you ll need. The chevron tile layout is basically rows of rectangle tiles with each row facing in the opposite direction to the one next to it creating a v shape. If you ve got square tile or tile to be laid diagonally or in a versailles pattern the direction isn t an issue. The neat way the tiles fit together the sharp central line where the v meets and the texturized zig zag horizontal pattern all work together to make this tile pattern super chic.
This layout is a classic but more graphic way to install both large or small rectangular tiles. This pattern is made up of v shaped rows of 45 degree angled tiles. However when working with our now ever popular rectangular tiles 12 x 24 is currently a popular size i like to run the tiles in the exact opposite direction i would a wood floor regardless of whether it s laid in a. This pattern is especially impressive on a wall or across the entire surface of a floor and can be achieved with large or small tiles although large tiles show off the design and craftsmanship of the pattern.
The tile patterns below are popular arrangements currently on trend. They are based on a 10 by 10 area.