Tile layout: options and methods of laying

When creating a new interior, example, bathroom or kitchen, tile layout is important. Much depends on the scheme, including the final cost of material. There are several standard ways for each type of product, as well as extraordinary, require practical skills in working with tiles and accuracy. To better understand what we are talking about, consider popular methods in detail.

Combining the elements of the cladding allows you to create a unique image of the room

Influence of the scheme on the interior

Tile layout often plays a key role in design. Here are some key areas in this regard:

• External perception. It is important to achieve an aesthetic appearance of the finished surface. The chosen scheme should correspond to the type of the purchased tile.
• Unique design. Using different types of products, experimenting with their condition and ratio, a new interior design is created, even from the most common tile samples.
• Consumption of tiles. A simple layout saves material, but it is less interesting visually. More complex schemes require more money, additional processing of tiles and purchase of auxiliary parts.
• Visual effects. Some techniques visually expand the space or create the appearance of an optical illusion.

With the help of tile layout schemes, different goals are achieved: zone selection, expansion of space, arrangement of accents, etc.. P.

That in the course of repair there was something to start from, consider, frequently used options. These include the following schemes:

• straight;
• scattered;
• tree;
• diagonal.

Direct layout

The simplest options involve the most efficient use of cladding material and minimal installation costs. In this case, the tile is laid by the method of "seam to seam", that is, each row of the following repeats the position of the previous one.

Seam-to-seam layout

Thanks to such scheme of laying of a tile expenses to a minimum are reduced. Especially when the elements fill the facing area without the need for trimming. Even a beginner can handle such work.

Any type of tile is laid in a similar way. Most often, the direct scheme is used for square models, as well as standard wall cladding format 20x30 cm. Rectangular tiles also look good. In this way it is laid out horizontally, and vertically, depending on, what you want to achieve: visually expand the wall or raise the ceiling. This method often uses different color combinations: allocation of zones, formation of stripes, decorative frieze inserts, etc.. d.

Tile on the run

In this case, the displacement of each subsequent row on the floor-element. That is, the seams of adjacent tiles do not join, and fall in the middle of them.

Similar methods are relevant for rectangular elements. For wall covering - imitation of a bricklaying, and for floor - parquet or laminate. This is especially true, if the material reproduces the presented products.

Imitation brickwork on the walls and parquet flooring

The "run-in" scheme allows you to beat the facing surface more interestingly and has a positive visual effect.. With the help of such a calculation it is possible to increase the space due to the non-standard perception of the coating.

Of course, this method has disadvantages. We will have to work on cutting the tile, after all, at least half of the rows will inevitably begin and end with an incomplete element. in addition, follow a clear division of the tile in half, to make the masonry look neat and natural.

Scheme of a Christmas tree

This option is suitable for small rectangular products. It is based on joining the narrow side of the tile with the wide one, forming an angle in 90 degrees. This method is used to lay wooden parquet.