Tile Designs and Patterns
The pattern and design of your tile project is very important. With the right accent, tile
can make the room. Before choosing to go with the standard square installation, you
must consider the fact that tile is a semi-permanent application and will last for tens
of years. Therefore it is wise to select a unique finishing touch whether it be
diagonal installation or an accent strip decorating your shower. These simple
additions can have a profound effect. Below are some common techniques for your
tile installation.
can make the room. Before choosing to go with the standard square installation, you
must consider the fact that tile is a semi-permanent application and will last for tens
of years. Therefore it is wise to select a unique finishing touch whether it be
diagonal installation or an accent strip decorating your shower. These simple
additions can have a profound effect. Below are some common techniques for your
tile installation.
Square Pattern
Diagonal Pattern
Brick Pattern
Pinwheel Pattern
Diagonal with Border
Random Brick Joint
Random Size and Joint
Tile pattern combinations define the designers artistic view about the room.
This is where tile stands out and can really provide an elegant look.
Combinations are especially important in rooms where tile is used for more
than one application, such as a kitchen. They can also come in handy in
entries and foyers in place of a rug.
This is where tile stands out and can really provide an elegant look.
Combinations are especially important in rooms where tile is used for more
than one application, such as a kitchen. They can also come in handy in
entries and foyers in place of a rug.
Tile Pattern Combinations
Clipped Corners
Versaille Pattern
Vertical Pattern
Decorative Strip
Pinwheel
Porcelain Tile
This picture above
shows a porcelain
bathroom tile that
portrays slate
characteristics in its
glaze finish. The
pinwheel pattern is
accomplished by
using 3 - 1'' x 3''
decorative tiles with
13'' x 13'' floor tiles.
We offer this tile for
sale in our online
showroom.
Porcelain Tile
This picture above
shows a porcelain
bathroom tile that
portrays slate
characteristics in its
glaze finish. The
pinwheel pattern is
accomplished by
using 3 - 1'' x 3''
decorative tiles with
13'' x 13'' floor tiles.
We offer this tile for
sale in our online
showroom.
Rise and Run Pattern
Decorative
Strips
Installing decorative
strips around
shower walls can
enhance the tile and
create your own
unique style. The tile
above is a lighter
porcelain 12'' x 12''
with darker
travertine 1'' x 1''
tiles for the accent
strip as well as the
ceiling
Strips
Installing decorative
strips around
shower walls can
enhance the tile and
create your own
unique style. The tile
above is a lighter
porcelain 12'' x 12''
with darker
travertine 1'' x 1''
tiles for the accent
strip as well as the
ceiling
Stacked Style
The above picture
shows the modern
style of ''stacking''
rectangular tiles in a
shower to provide a
different look to your
tile project. This one
happens to be 6'' x
18'' porcelain tiles.
The above picture
shows the modern
style of ''stacking''
rectangular tiles in a
shower to provide a
different look to your
tile project. This one
happens to be 6'' x
18'' porcelain tiles.
Pattern
Combination
The above picture
shows a
combination of a
border with diagonal
inset as well as
clipped corners. By
adding extra style
the tiled kitchen
backsplash stands
out.
Combination
The above picture
shows a
combination of a
border with diagonal
inset as well as
clipped corners. By
adding extra style
the tiled kitchen
backsplash stands
out.
Brick Pattern
Brick Pattern is the
easiest change from
the standard pattern,
installation but
helps immensely
Brick Pattern is the
easiest change from
the standard pattern,
installation but
helps immensely
Quartzite Tile
1'' x 1'' Mosaic of
natural stone tile
with gray grout.
1'' x 1'' Mosaic of
natural stone tile
with gray grout.
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