You can create a visual illusion or draw attention to a section of your room with tile floor patterns. Using tiles of the same or different size, as well as matching and coordinating colors, gives you the opportunity to be creative in designing a pattern with your tile flooring that flows, but looks great.
Instructions
- Map out your ideas. There are many options of patterns you can choose from, such as a checkerboard motif, crosswise design, diagonal or vertical layouts and/or stepping stone or brick weaving patterns. Draw a pattern that you have in mind onto a piece of paper to see how it will work with your tile options.
- View tile choices. Visit a flooring store, or a home improvement store that sells flooring, to look at the selection of tiles available. This way, you can look at the different sizes of tile options, as well as the material of the tile.
- Consider different colored tiles. You can select one style of tile to make a floor pattern, or go for a more dramatic look through coordinating tiles of different or similar color pallets.
- Purchase sample tiles. After selecting the tile you want to create your floor pattern with, buy a small quantity of your tiles to take home to determine that they'll go with your home's style and wall color.
- Test your pattern. Lay out the sample tiles in the pattern you've mapped out in Step 1. If that initial pattern you chose doesn't seem to be working, choose a different pattern and redesign your test layout.
- Make your final determination and purchase all the necessary tiles. Measure your room and bring your tile layout with you to make sure you buy the correct number of tiles you're going to need to complete your pattern.
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