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