1 3 Subway Tile Pattern

Vertical stacking of subway tile is a popular style these days.

1 3 subway tile pattern.

And i am not digging all this gold and bronze that everyone is into i find most tile photos on pint rest and houzz are god awful so many busy patterns. Popular on backsplashes subway tiles attain new heights of style in a herringbone layout. This pattern is made up of v shaped rows of 45 degree angled tiles. A crosshatch or basket weave pattern consists of laying your tile in alternating two by two grids.

Herringbone at 90 degrees. 1 2 is classic but i prefer 1 3. By offsetting the tile you re. That s the most basic pattern type but there are several variations.

Apr 23 2017 1 3 offset subway tile layout or staggered layout. A contrasting grout color highlights the unique design. For a more visually varied look that resembles steep stair steps opt for the one third offset pattern. 5 uncommon subway tile patterns vertically stacked tile.

A simple way to achieve a more unique subway tile design is with a diagonal lay pattern. And i love 1 3 offset for subway less pattern y. In this third pattern we ve taken a herringbone motif and turned it on its side for a. You can alternate the rows to create an opposing look or have the rows all line in the same way for a stripe appearance.

It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space. The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space. 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. 1 3 or 33 offset 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.

Laying the tile at a 45 degree angle and making the rows go in a parallel way. The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees. Here each tile joint is offset by 33 percent of the length of the tile below to evoke the. In our cottage bathroom above the upper and lower sections of shower were done in a running bond where each brick overlaps the one above and below by 1 2 of the width of the tiles.

Personally i don t really liked stacked unless its a very very modern application with huge tile. Crosshatch or basket weave pattern sometimes making a small tweak to your layout is all it takes to build a luxurious looking texture with a standard tile like 3 x6 subway tile. Probably the easiest subway tile patterns are done in a running bond.