TILE FACTS: 10 POPULAR TILE FLOOR PATTERNS

TILE FACTS: 10 POPULAR TILE FLOOR PATTERNS

With the many materials, colors, and textures available today, flooring materials have endless opportunities for customization, and tile is no exception. Once you’ve decided to install tile in your home or commercial space and chosen a color, next you’ll have to decide on a pattern. There are many great options for tile placement, each with a slightly different look. Here are ten of the most popular choices for tile flooring patterns:


1. Grid

Often also referred to as straight-lay or stacked, the grid is the simplest tile pattern option. This pattern is the easiest to create and the most commonly used. It consists of square or rectangular tiles placed one on top of the other.

2. Brick

This is another common tile pattern where each tile is laid to start at the center of the one above and below it in the same way a typical brick wall is built. The brick pattern may also be referred to as offset, running bond, or staggered brick.

3. ⅓ offset

The ⅓ offset tile patterns are similar to the brick style, but each tile is laid to start at one-third of the length of the tile above or below. Many people frequently use this pattern with plank-style tiles with longer lengths.

4. Chevron

The chevron style has surged in popularity recently and is created by arranging longer tiles in a zig-zag pattern. The effect is a design that’s both classic and modern at the same time.

5. Basketweave

Basketweave patterns have a section of tiles arranged vertically followed by a section arranged horizontally, then a vertical section, and so on. The name of the basketweave pattern comes from its resemblance to an actual basket weave. This pattern was especially prominent during the Art Deco era of the 1920s.

6. Herringbone

In a herringbone pattern, rectangular-shaped tiles are arranged at 45-degree angles to create a series of interlocked V shapes. Similar to the chevron style, herringbone tiles have seen a resurgence in recent years for their ability to blend tradition and style.

7. Pinwheel

Also known as a hopscotch tile pattern, pinwheel designs consist of large tiles with smaller tiles at the corners that are arranged to look like a pinwheel. This design is a great way to subtly incorporate an accent color.

8. Hexagon

Hexagon tiles first rose to popularity in the post-World War II era. Today, these tiles give any room an upbeat, curated feel.

9. Versailles

Also known as a French style, the Versailles tile pattern is made from both square and rectangle tiles arranged in a repeating pattern. The result is an elegant look that pairs especially well with tiles that have a natural or stone-like appearance.

10. Random

The random tile pattern is the most unique pattern of all—you can make it anything you want! For a truly one-of-a-kind design, consider using penny tiles or another material to create an artistic design or even spell out a word or phrase.

Create the tile floor pattern you want with GS Flooring

Tile is a beautiful flooring material, and you can use it for endless customization throughout your home or commercial space. Whether you like the look of the basketweave more or are drawn to the Versailles pattern, we can help you install your tile just the way you want it.

Contact GS Flooring in St. George, Utah, for tile flooring installation and repair. We’ve been Southern Utah’s premier carpet and hard-surface flooring supplier for over 25 years. Our flooring experts look forward to providing you with unbeatable quality, prices, and professional assistance. Contact us today or visit our store for more information.