jeudi 4 février 2016

7 Tile Patterns You Need To Know

By Mike Schwab


When it comes to enhancing the look of walls and floors, tile always makes a smart choice. And while there are many tile patterns to choose from, in order to get the best results you'll need to pick carefully. We've compiled a list of some of the top layouts to get you started.

Many homeowners prefer something simple. If this is the case for you, the straight lay tile pattern might be just what you're looking for. The tiles are laid out so that they are in a straight line and even with both the ones on their left and right.

For a vintage feel, the checkerboard tile pattern is a time-honored favorite. It uses the straight lay layout, but with two contrasting color tiles to produce a checker of chessboard look. Usually this means black and white, but you could use other colors too.

The diagonal layout is commonly seen on floors around the world. It uses the straight lay tile pattern but at an angle. Forty five degrees to be exact. By doing this square tile will appear to be diamond in shape and is often the best choice for small spaces.

An intricate choice is the herringbone tile pattern. It's not hard to figure out based on its name that it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish. If you don't have a lot of experience installing tile, this pattern should be left to a professional.

Very pleasing to the eye is the basket weave. By using rectangular shaped tiles that are set so they are perpendicular to each other it creates the illusion that like the stitching of a basket they go over and under each other. This pattern is also commonly printed on mosaic tiles.

Best for larger areas, especially outdoors the Versailles tile pattern is one of the most famous. It is a layout that is actually made to trick you into thinking it is random. But, in fact it is very complicated and uses a variety of different size tiles to accomplish this.

Known by a few names, the running bond or brick is a great choice for back splashes, showers, and floors. It is the same layout you would typically see on a brick wall. Rectangular tiles are set so they begin at the midway point of the one in the row before them.

There are many layouts to pick from as you can see from this quick guide. Simply take your time and be sure to check out examples of the tile patterns you are most interested in. And don't be shy to ask for help from a professional as there advice could be priceless.




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