Larger tiles help you cut down on those pesky grout lines but it doesn t mean you have to eliminate small tiles altogether.
Medium size tile bond pattern shower wall tile.
Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.
A 50 50 offset the most common brick running bond pattern creates a strong traditional look.
Porcelain tiles left photo are durable stain resistant and hold up well to.
Determine how much tile you ll need.
Take any size square or rectangle tile lay them in rows and shift each row to create an offset pattern.
Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.
The offset brick pattern has several potential effects.
What it s made of.
The traditional way of laying subway tiles the brick bond pattern creates a staggered look that is still cohesive and pleasing without the regimented order of a strict stacked pattern.
This pattern also flatters handmade look tiles while adding authenticity.
On trend gallery of tile patterns to transform any wall from dull to bold stunning.
Also known as a running bond this common brickwork pattern has each tile start at the center of the tile below it.
This is a clean and classic layout for subway tiles on walls and floors.
A mosaic stripe or accent wall is a great way to incorporate the small tiles without adding a lot of extra maintenance.
For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.
A varied offset 40 60 30 70 etc creates a softer more natural look.