Herringbone Tiles | Floor & Wall Herringbone Tile Patterns

Q: What are herringbone tiles?

Herringbone tiles are rectangular tiles laid at right angles to one another to form a continuous zigzag pattern. They suit floors and walls, and work well in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways alike.

Q: Are herringbone floor tiles difficult to lay?

Herringbone floor tiles are trickier to lay than a straight grid because each tile needs angling and cutting to fit. A skilled fitter keeps the pattern aligned and the grout lines consistent throughout.

Q: Are herringbone bathroom tiles suitable for wet areas?

Herringbone bathroom tiles are well suited to wet areas when you choose glazed ceramic or porcelain, since both resist moisture and clean easily. Smaller formats work particularly well in showers.

Q: What size herringbone tile suits a small bathroom?

Smaller herringbone tiles are the better option for compact bathrooms because they keep the pattern in proportion. Save larger formats for bigger, more open rooms.

Q: What grout colour works best with herringbone tiles?

A closely matched grout gives you a calm, seamless finish, but a contrasting tone will define the zigzag more clearly. It really depends on how bold you want the effect to look.

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Herringbone tiles add real movement to a room. Each tile sits at a right angle to the next, building a continuous zigzag pattern. We offer the layout in stone, marble and wood effect porcelain, so you can match it to the finish your room needs. Why choose herringbone over a straight lay? It's the sense of depth and direction the diagonal lines bring to a space.

Herringbone Floor Tiles

Lay herringbone floor tiles across a hallway, kitchen or living area and you'll bring texture and character underfoot straight away. A soft stone tone gives you a timeless finish to work with. Wood effect porcelain gives you the character of timber, but with the practicality porcelain is known for. Either way, the pattern holds its own in busy, well used rooms.

Herringbone Bathroom Tiles

Bathrooms benefit from pattern, and herringbone bathroom tiles deliver plenty of it without crowding a small room. Glazed porcelain and ceramic versions resist moisture and clean easily, so they suit:

Bathroom floors and walls
Shower walls
Wet room floors
Kitchens

So if your bathroom is on the smaller side, a compact herringbone size will keep things in proportion.

Have a browse through our full herringbone range to find the colour, material and format that fits your home. And if you're unsure where to start, get in touch: we're happy to talk you through it.