Marble Straight Or Diagonal
The checkerboard pattern uses two different colored tiles in an alternating straight or diagonal pattern to create a bold dramatic statement.
Marble straight or diagonal. Similar to the straight pattern this diagonal brick style requires marble tiles set in a 45 degree angle. Often seen with classic black and white marble tiles this pattern can also be used with colored tiles for a unique and daring design. In a straight tile installation the tiles are oriented the same way as the walls in the. Tiles installed diagonally are at a 45 degree angle to the walls.
While a diagonal pattern might seem logical if you are using big tiles for an expansive space such as a large kitchen or great room floor many people worry that diagonal tiles can look too busy in a smaller bathroom and if you are a diyer planning to install the tiles yourself you might worry that. Homeowners often shy away from diagonal tile layouts also called bias layouts in a bathroom. White carrara marble with a fine gray vein pattern adds a touch of sophisticated timeless style to rectangular or square tiles in traditional floor patterns such as straight course.