The same tile reads differently depending on how it is laid.

  • Grid: joints aligned in both directions; calm and precise.
  • Brick bond: each row offset from the last; common for planks and wall tiles.
  • Herringbone: rectangles laid at right angles in a zigzag; lively and directional.
  • Diagonal: a grid turned 45°; makes a narrow room feel wider.
  • Modular: several sizes combined in a repeating pattern.

Patterns with many cuts use more tiles. A dry layout before fixing shows where cuts fall and lets them be balanced at the edges.