The simplest and the most common patterns to install are the brick pattern the brick and the stacked.
Ceramic tile stacked pattern.
Standard subway tiles are 3 x6 these appear to be about 3 x12 so adjusting that ratio freshens the classic install a bit.
Next up is the hipper younger sister to the staggered brick the horizontal stack.
Porcelain tile that captures the effect of distinct clefts mineral deposits and the effect of randomly layered color found in natural slate.
Vitaelegante ardesia is a 12 in.
In this pattern tiles are stacked vertically emphasizing the height of your space by making your walls seem taller.
What s old is new again and lately i ve been living for an old school tile installation style that now feels surprisingly modern.
The classic brick lay is a great pattern for diy as it is the easiest to install and you will have the least cuts or waste.
Available in a large format with minimal pattern repeat it can be installed on both floors and walls for an elegant style upgrade to any decor.
Scott has been completely 100 percent against it for years and so throughout every bathroom and kitchen we ve ever tackled we continue to use the more traditional running bond.
Which if you speak fluent home design is just a fancy way of saying tiles that are laid straight on top of one another in columns as opposed to offset in a traditional brick or herringbone pattern.
Subway tiles suddenly take on new life and geometric appeal in this layout.