10 Ways to Tile Floors
There's more to a 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 project, 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.
2. Diagonal
Tile is set on a 45-degree angle. It add a little interest and makes the floor feel expansive.
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Tile is set on a 45-degree angle. It add a little interest and makes the floor feel expansive.
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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.
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 colours of square tiles alternate to create this pattern. They can be set straight or diagonal.
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Two colours of square tiles alternate to create this pattern. They can be set straight or diagonal.
See how geometric, Moroccan-style tiles add character to a room
5. Diagonal with dots
Large tiles are notched at regular intervals with smaller accent tiles.
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.
Also known as Hopscotch, a small square tile is surrounded by four larger ones.
Blue Celeste Basketweave Stone Mosaic - Ann Sacks Tile & Stone
Here is a closer view of the basketweave, or mosaic, pattern.
Learn how 3D tiles can be used in different ways at home
Learn how 3D tiles can be used in different ways at home
8. Modular
Three or more different-sized tiles are used to form a pattern. This one is called Versailles.
Three or more different-sized tiles are used to form a pattern. This one is called Versailles.
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.
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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Tell us:
Have you laid out the tiles in your home in different patterns? Share images and tell us how in the Comments below.
In this pattern, a square tile is surrounded by four rectangles. The effect is like a grid of dots.
Read more:
Tile Talk: An Alphabetical Guide to Tile Terms
Tell us:
Have you laid out the tiles in your home in different patterns? Share images and tell us how in the Comments below.
This is the simplest tile pattern and it showcases the beauty of the tile.