Ceramic tiles are commonly used in homes in the wet areas of the house.
How to lay wall tiles brick pattern.
This one is sometimes called brick pattern since it s the most commonly used pattern in brickwork.
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.
This looks great when it s laid in the brick bond pattern in a bathroom.
Also known as a running bond this common brickwork pattern has each tile start at the center of the tile below it.
Just picture how bricks are laid in a wall and you ve got it.
How to lay a ceramic tile brick pattern.
Once you have placed all the tiles in that section move to another quarter of the room and repeat the process and be sure not to leave gaps for the grout.
We ve recently launched a new style called the metro carrara wall tile which features a modern marble patterning.
The center of each tile is lined up with the edge of the tile above it.
This is a clean and classic layout for subway tiles on walls and floors.
You will start your third row exactly in line with the first and continue to alternate as you apply the tiles.
This creates the brick pattern.
Similar to our brick bond tile pattern the vertical brick bond lays subway style tiles vertically opposed to horizontally.
Tiles in a brick bond pattern are laid out in rows with each row offset half a tile length from the row either side of it.
You ll see it really often used for subway tile like here in nicole ben s eclectic family pad in western australia but you can lay square tiles or more.
Brick look tiles in this layout create an industrial vibe in your space.
In the past few years the variety and style of tiles has increased dramatically.