They can be put into a number of combinations to create exciting or simple patterns.
Vertical stacked tile pattern.
Also using rectangular tiles the basket weave pattern has two tiles laid next to each other to form a square.
Because it employs a readily available tile size and shape the pattern is a cost effective way to fashion high impact walls.
Narrow spaces between these tiles are filled with white grout to subtly define the dimensional pattern.
To lift the ceiling height such as in a compact bathroom.
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.
Subway tiles suddenly take on new life and geometric appeal in this layout.
This pattern is a more modern look and therefore works well with full tile walls like in a bathroom or as a statement wall in the kitchen or by the hood.
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.
The basket weave pattern gets its name because it actually looks similar to the pattern on a straw basket and appears to weave the tiles over and under each other.
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This is due to the different shapes and sizes that the tiles can come in.
Comprised of pairs of vertical tiles framed by pairs of horizontal tiles this pattern is easy to plan and install.
Some options are rectangles trapezoids hexagons honeycomb diamonds etc.
In a stacked pattern the tiles are aligned to form a basic repeating grid.
Vertically stacked large format tiles serve to extend your walls and floors in both directions.
The following pair of tiles are laid at 90 degrees to the first and so on.
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If you re installing larger tiles with a long shape 6x24 tiles wood plank tiles etc it s recommended that you don t use a 50 50 offset as these tiles can have a slight bow in them.
The horizontal and vertical tiles then alternate on following rows.
Stacked vertical alternating create a visually interesting shower wall by using the vertically stacked subway tile pattern but then offset the rows.
Modular tile lines will create interesting geometric patterns.
A 50 50 offset will put the highest point of one tile next to the lowest point of another tile creating lippage.
This results in a modern look that works well with clean shapes and crisp angles and plays against the organic forms of exotic woods.
This gives the impression that the tiles are woven over and under each other like a basket.