Every tile pattern we install — and when it makes sense.
Tile pattern is one of the most-asked-about details in a remodel. Here's a straight-answer guide to what each layout costs, where it works, and where it fights the room.
Subway (offset)
The classic 3x6 or 4x8 tile in a running-bond pattern. Timeless, cost-effective, and forgiving on out-of-square walls.
Stacked (grid)
Perfectly aligned horizontal and vertical joints. Modern and architectural — but merciless on out-of-plumb walls. Requires a square substrate.
Herringbone
Rectangular tiles set at 90° to each other in a zigzag. High visual impact for backsplashes and shower floors. Expect 10–15% more waste and labor.
Chevron
Similar to herringbone but with mitered ends that meet in a continuous V. Cleaner look, higher tile cost — you're paying the fabricator to cut angles.
Hexagon
Six-sided tiles that create a honeycomb pattern. Excellent for shower floors (better slope-to-drain) and mudroom floors.
Basketweave
Alternating pairs of rectangles that appear to weave over and under each other. A vintage look that reads beautifully in a butler's pantry or powder room.
Penny round
Small circular mosaic tiles on a mesh sheet. Slip-resistant on shower floors thanks to the grout ratio. Reads bathroom-classic.
Large-format (24x48+)
Book-matched slabs and large-format porcelain reduce grout lines dramatically. Requires flat substrate and back-buttering — this is a specialty install.
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