1 3 Offset Tile Pattern

I just don t know how to do this where to start or where to cut etc.

1 3 offset tile pattern.

Each tile in this pattern offsets the tile below it by one third of its length creating a staggered diagonal effect. I have to decide quickly. Do you think the pattern looks like picture 2 above. 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.

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. My shower wall is 59 1 2 inches in height and 81 3 4 inches in width. I am using 12 x 24 inch tiles with 1 8 inch grout lines. 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.

Apr 23 2017 1 3 offset subway tile layout or staggered layout. I need help advice on how to lay the tile on the shower wall. This is my bathroom in this picture. He laid it out dry for me to look at.

Laid out two directions and asked my preference. 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. 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. We picked 1 3 offset as it would give our kitchen a more contemporary look compared.

My tile guy said i needed 1 3 offset with this large tile. The manufacturer of the tile recommends a 15 30 offset pattern on laying out the tile. I actually may like picture 1 above better which he didn t offer me. This layout is often used with one two or three color designs.

Wood look and other plank tiles are frequently installed using this layout.