Work your way toward the wall.
Rectangular wall tiles which way.
Nero turin wood look tile running bond.
Be sure to complete 1 row before moving on to the next.
It s a timeless layout that can work for any rectangular tile making it a great option for virtually any space.
When we redid our long narrowish galley kitchen and adjacent laundry room we also used 12x24 tiles.
I could have gone either way since our surrounding wood floor is on a diagonal.
I laid tile out both ways and agreed with them.
A running bond or brick lay pattern creates staggered grout lines by lining each tile up at the center of the tile above and below it.
Lay bathroom wall tiles horizontally when you want your space to look wider horizontally.
Then return to the center and work your way toward the opposite wall to form a single row.
When to lay wall tiles horizontally.
That s because your eyes will naturally follow the grout lines to perceive the size of a room.
Starting from the 4 central tiles lay out the remaining tiles in a straight line until you reach the wall.
The way the tile is installed also matters.
Our tile guys recommended it go lengthwise bowling alley saying that is how they would lay hardwood in the room.
However when working with our now ever popular rectangular tiles 12 x 24 is currently a popular size i like to run the tiles in the exact opposite direction i would a wood floor regardless of whether it s laid in a brick pattern or stacked.
Wisely deciding on whether to lay your tiles horizontally or vertically can make your mind think better of a limited space.
If you ve got square tile or tile to be laid diagonally or in a versailles pattern the direction isn t an issue.