How to lay out the layout of tiles beautifully? Tips for tile layout design

We all know that ceramic tiles are a common decoration material. Many people will lay ceramic tiles at home, especially in the living room, kitchen, bathroom and other places. There are certain requirements for laying ceramic tiles, such as the choice of ceramic tiles, the laying method of ceramic tiles, etc. So how to make the layout of ceramic tiles look good? Let's take a closer look!

How to layout tiles beautifully

First, gradient color paving

Choosing tiles of the same style and paving them in a gradient color scheme can create a rich sense of spatial layering.

This paving method is suitable for open-plan designs and can be used as partitions to allow each space to be connected to each other while remaining independent.

Second, shape mixing

Keeping the same shape and color of tiles will always give a monotonous feeling. So when designing, you might as well try paving tiles of different shapes to create different space effects.

1. Strip brick paving

Long strips of tiles are laid by cutting horizontally or vertically, creating a visual sense of extension on the ground. This is particularly advantageous for high-ceilinged or narrow apartments, as it can achieve the effect of expanding the space.

2. Herringbone paving

In floor paving, herringbone paving is full of creativity and flexibility, creating a different sense of luxury in the industrial and Nordic styles, which makes people feel bright.

3. Hexagonal tiles

Hexagonal tiles are a unique feature of ceramic tiles, and are often used in kitchens, balconies, and bathrooms. For example, they can be used as kitchen splashbacks, which are practical and beautiful, or laid in the dry or wet areas of the bathroom as a boundary for separating dry and wet areas. Pay attention to the number and technique of laying to make it look its best.

4. Mix tiles with other materials

In addition to simply paving tiles, tiles can also be matched with other materials, such as wooden floors and self-leveling, to create novel artistic effects in the space through clever design techniques.

What are the techniques for laying tiles?

If it is pasted on the wall, we should try not to make it small in size, only in this way will it not affect the effect.

We have to follow a principle, "cutting is not conspicuous, and whole tiles are conspicuous". This means that non-whole tiles that need to be cut and spliced ​​should be laid in inconspicuous places as much as possible, such as behind the sofa in the living room, in the corner, under the TV cabinet, under the bathroom basin, behind the door, etc., and whole tiles should be used to lay conspicuous places. Before laying, you must first measure the length, width and height of the wall and floor, and try to avoid the situation where 1/3 of the whole tile is spliced. Or use some lines to transition the small tiles that need to be cut.

If the bathroom needs to be tiled with walls and floors facing each other, you need to lay the floor first and then the wall. You also need to measure the length and width in advance for pre-arrangement.

The method of pasting tiles is also quite particular

First of all, wall pasting is a test of the craftsman's skills because of the issues of wall waterproofing and tile grouting.

Secondly, if the size is slightly larger, some safety measures need to be taken (hanging copper wire on the back) to ensure that the wall tiles will not fall and hit people in case of hollowing. Imagine how heavy a tile is. If it happens to hit someone, the consequences will be unimaginable.

In addition, whether it is processed bricks or finished bricks (glazed tiles, vitrified tiles), you should apply a layer of back glue on the back of the tiles when pasting them on the wall, and also apply wall glue on the wall to be pasted. This is also to prevent the tiles from falling off.

Summary: Laying tiles is a laborious and expensive project. The unit price of a skilled craftsman is high, and the materials are also expensive. Therefore, you must do a good job of layout preparation before paving to avoid unnecessary losses!