The way the tile is installed also matters.
Rectangular wall tiles which way.
Starting from the 4 central tiles lay out the remaining tiles in a straight line until you reach the wall.
If you have a limited floor space but a tall bathroom you might like to choose this option.
I could have gone either way since our surrounding wood floor is on a diagonal.
That s because your eyes will naturally follow the grout lines to perceive the size of a room.
If you ve got square tile or tile to be laid diagonally or in a versailles pattern the direction isn t an issue.
Then return to the center and work your way toward the opposite wall to form a single row.
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.
Work your way toward the wall.
Our tile guys recommended it go lengthwise bowling alley saying that is how they would lay hardwood in the room.
I laid tile out both ways and agreed with them.
It s a timeless layout that can work for any rectangular tile making it a great option for virtually any space.
Your tiles can add up to the.
When to lay wall tiles horizontally.
Be sure to complete 1 row before moving on to the next.
Diagonal patterns do require more cutting when you come to the corners of a room so there is more waste and thought involved in the way the tile will lay out.
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.
Nero turin wood look tile running bond.