Rectangle Floor Tile Layout
Basket weave and similar patterns that turn subway tiles into square units are effective for adding a sense of drama similar to a herringbone layout while avoiding the extra cutting of material.
Rectangle floor tile layout. How to plan tile layout. Some rectangular tiles will come with a chevron design printed on them for easier installation. 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. 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.
Check to see if the pattern color lines up from tile to tile. In most rooms square and rectangular tiles will fit. Sometimes the layout has to do with how you would look at the room or where the main focus is in room not where the entrance is. In this room below i ran the long side of the tile parallel to the wood floor and entrance to the room because of the direction one would be looking at the open kitchen from the living room and how one would be using the kitchen.
Popular on backsplashes subway tiles attain new heights of style in a herringbone layout. A contrasting grout color highlights the unique design. If you re thinking about installing a tile floor in your home it s important to take the time to figure out the best way to arrange the individual tiles.