For plank sized tiles like our capella birch porcelain tile above it is important to use a 1 3 offset pattern as shown in the illustration below instead of a standard 1 2 offset pattern often used for smaller tiles.
1 3 offset tile pattern.
Apr 23 2017 1 3 offset subway tile layout or staggered layout.
I am using 12 x 24 inch tiles with 1 8 inch grout lines.
Each tile in this pattern offsets the tile below it by one third of its length creating a staggered diagonal effect.
Wood look and other plank tiles are frequently installed using this layout.
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.
This layout is often used with one two or three color designs.
He laid it out dry for me to look at.
My shower wall is 59 1 2 inches in height and 81 3 4 inches in width.
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.
The above 1 3 offset is now the prevailing recommendation from the tile council of north america 2011 for all tile 18 or longer in terms of the recommended installation method the article states.
I know the 1 2 offset brick layout is the standard approach with subway tile but am i crazy to think that 1 3 is also used.
They ve come back and told us that a 1 2 offset is industry standard for backsplash subway tile and that 1 3 is standard for floor tile.
I actually may like picture 1 above better which he didn t offer me.
Running bond brick joint offset and patterns ansi a108 1 for running bond brick joint patterns utilizing rectangular tiles rectified or cut where the side being offset is greater than 18 nominal dimension the running bond offset will be a maximum of 33 and grout joint width of at least 1 8.
I just don t know how to do this where to start or where to cut etc.
Laid out two directions and asked my preference.
Do you think the pattern looks like picture 2 above.
My tile guy said i needed 1 3 offset with this large tile.
Large format tiles allow for a variety of intriguing patterns including traditional brick patterns herringbone straight joint chevrons cobblestone basket weave and circular rectangular.
The manufacturer of the tile recommends a 15 30 offset pattern on laying out the tile.
We picked 1 3 offset as it would give our kitchen a more contemporary look compared.