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