Large Format Tile Shower Layout

No skinny tile strips.

Large format tile shower layout.

Popular on backsplashes subway tiles attain new heights of style in a herringbone layout. Download pdfs of all our available large format tile patterns. Subtract about 3 4 in. This layout is a classic but more graphic way to install both large or small rectangular tiles.

From the height of the tile and use this measurement to locate the height of the level line above the tub or shower. Large format tiles allow for a variety of intriguing patterns including traditional brick patterns herringbone straight joint chevrons cobblestone basket weave and circular rectangular. Imo a porcealain tile in 12 x24 for both bathroom floor and shower walls is my go to. This pattern is made up of v shaped rows of 45 degree angled tiles.

Complete large format tile shower install part 1 through 7 furring out studs installing backer board. Draw level and plumb tile layout lines on the wall to guide your installation. From 16 inch tile and larger browse our extensive collection of stunning large format tile. I ll show you how to make difficult cuts like toilet flanges door.

Measure a row of tile to determine the location of the plumb line on the back wall. The fewr grout lines the better in bathrooms a smaller tile in the same color family for the shower floor no niche imo this is where leaks. For applications where natural stone is not feasible or cost is prohibitive panoramic porcelain surfaces provide stone look slabs so realistic looking they are difficult to distinguish from genuine stone. Large format tile is currently trending because of its versatility and extraordinary design.

In this video i show how i go about furring out a few s. Large format tile has become more popular in recent years because of its clean look and ability to make a space feel bigger. They re perfect for high traffic areas like kitchens or bathrooms but can be used in any room of. Get the knowledge needed to properly layout your tile project for floors and walls.

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. In this video i ll show you in great detail how to lay large format tile in a bathroom. Natural stone slab is the archetype of this trend and will always be the pinnacle of opulence.