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.