Types of tile laying patterns

Express your true creativity by laying your tiles in a pattern that will portray them in all their glory. There are all kinds of different tiling patterns, from the traditional staggered brick bond to a horizontal herringbone effect. It all depends on the size, shape, and dimensions of your tiles, but most can be laid in an ingenious variety of ways.

Brick Bond

Brick-bonding is a commonly used method, particularly for wall tiles in kitchens and bathrooms. It has a simplistic yet highly effective appearance, bringing order and distinction to your living space.

The staggered brick bond pattern helps to create the illusion of a wider room, a method more often used with larger tiles.

The vertical brick bond, also known as the Stepladder Effect, makes a real statement whilst enhancing height, making this pattern better suited to walls.

Herringbone

The much-loved horizontal herringbone pattern will incorporate a striking style to your interior, whilst also creating a wider space. As with the Stepladder effect, the vertical herringbone is more suited to walls, for it helps provide the appearance of greater height.

Alternatively, form the popular parquet look on your floor with a block herringbone or double block herringbone pattern.

Linear

Lay your tiles in consistent linear columns, creating a contemporary statement with the linear brick pattern. Or for a similar style but with a grid structure, try laying squares in neat, linear blocks. Defining the edges with a contrasting-coloured grout really makes your floor tiles stand out.

Diamond

Form a geometric diamond effect by turning your square-shaped tiles 45 degrees; this tile pattern is often used on the floors of high-end country properties, or as an ornamental splashback in a rustic farm kitchen.