Offset Square Tile Floor

A small square tile is surrounded by larger square tiles.

Offset square tile floor.

Take any size square or rectangle tile lay them in rows and shift each row to create an offset pattern. This layout is a basic pattern where square tiles are set in a straight line to create a look that s simple and clean. This unexpected layout adds interest to a single colored tile installation. Offset tile is also known as brick pattern or running bond.

When designing your room be sure to use our tile stone visualizer tool. Tile size affects tile installation. Many tile floors rely on the simple straight lay pattern in which the tiles are installed square with one another and line up to create straight. A varied offset 40 60 30 70 etc creates a softer more natural look.

Tips on installing an offset tile pattern. Then you will select the tile pattern desired. Traditionally used by masons as an easy and strong pattern for building walls offset works with both rectangular and square tiles. The offset brick pattern has several potential effects.

The overall effect will depend on whether you choose to highlight the pattern by using contrasting feature tiles for the small square or use the same tile throughout to add. You can get a tile floor that looks like wood is highly polished or has the timeless look of stone. It will help you pick the best look and sizing of your tile flooring. It is also possible to replace the single small square tile with four mosaic tiles as seen in the image below.

This is a clean and classic layout for subway tiles on walls and floors. Offsets and grout joints are particularly critical when you are installing larger tile sizes and rectangular tile such as a wood plank tile where the length is much greater than the width. This is a twist on the basic offset pattern where each tile s edge is only offset by one third of the width of the tile above or below. Floor tiles come in a variety of sizes including a traditional 12x12.

The most popular tile sizes for the pattern selected appear and after that quick selection you only need to input the dimensions of the room. A 50 50 offset the most common brick running bond pattern creates a strong traditional look. It creates strong diagonal lines in the pattern and is often used instead of the basic offset pattern with larger tiles to hide imperfections like in this danish home from nordic design. Also known as a running bond this common brickwork pattern has each tile start at the center of the tile below it.

Each line of tile is offset by the width of half a tile. The floor pattern tool figures the number of tiles needed based on the square footage and desired waste.