Infloormation

Besides the many color and size choices for tile and stone, there are also many design installation options that can enhance the look of a tile or stone floor. Not all tile or stone floors have to be laid straight! Adding a pattern to your tile or stone installation will give you a more unique look and in some cases can even make a room appear larger. Other reasons to use a tile pattern include separating one area from another area and creating a focal point for the entire room.

Before planning a tile or stone installation pattern, you should always consider the size and shape of the room in relation to the size and shape of the tile or stone. If you are going to use a pattern for your tile installation, you always want to make sure that there is enough space in the room for the pattern to repeat. Your Pierce flooring sales consultant can help you with this.

Some commonly used tile and stone installation options:

• Turn the tile on the diagonal or on a 45 degree angle
• In addition to turning the tile on the diagonal or 45 degree angle, add a smaller tile such as a 2×2 or 4×4 in the intersections of the joints to create a “dot” (shown above)
• Set the grout lines with an offset or brick joint
• Use multiple sizes of tile (if available – not all tiles are available in multiple sizes) to create a modular pattern
• Use a border tile or decorative listello piece to create an area rug look
• Alternate multiple colored tiles to create a checkerboard effect
• Combine a larger tile and a smaller tile together to create a pinwheel pattern (for example: a 12×12 and a 4×4 tile)

For more tile and stone installation patterns, ask your Pierce flooring sales consultant.

These are just some of the options you can choose from to set your tile installation apart from a standard straight installation. Keep in mind that if you choose a pattern for your tile or stone installation that you may be required to purchase more tile and there may be  additional installation charges to install the pattern. The more complicated the pattern, the more tile it can take and the more the installation cost can be.

To get some pattern and design ideas, click here to view our gallery of floors. To try different tiles in different room scenes, use our Virtual Design Tool. These tools can be very helpful  in determining if a pattern is right for you as well as which type of pattern is right for you!

Have fun! Be creative! Put your signature on your tile floor installation today!