Ceramic tiles can't be boring. Well, as long as it's gray and you lay it down the traditional way, breaking up the cheerless wall space into smaller but no less dull squares with even edges. Meanwhile, there are a great many options for laying tiles: “herringbone”, “ladder”, “diagonally”, modular and combined laying, relief laying, etc.
In stores you can find tiles with amazing patterns.
Classic style of styling
Probably, this way of decorating the walls in the kitchen appeared along with the advent of this wonderful material - ceramic tiles. So fitting tiles with even, clear seams that cut the wall into perfect squares or rectangles is one of the classic varieties of tiling.
White tile, laid in the traditional way, looks attractive, but too simple by today's standards.
When is the best time to do this
1) When a tile with a complex pattern. In this case, the inter-tile seams do not attract attention at all, all of it is devoted to examining the relief or image.
Patterned tiles, combined with the rest of the interior, can become a real decoration of the kitchen.
2) When the designer has several matching types of tiles.
Placement of decorative tiles according to a given pattern pattern
Tiles laid according to the scheme give the impression of a complete ornament
Placement of decorative tiles without any pattern
Laid without a pattern, tiles with random inserts are suitable for a frivolous and fun environment.
3) When there is a decorative tile panel that attracts the eye of the kitchen visitor in the first place.
A tile panel decorating the wall near the stove is increasingly being used by designers when designing kitchens.
Rectangular tiles can be laid in the classic way, but with a vertical or horizontal orientation of the tiles relative to the floor / countertop line.
Cladding rules in the classical way:
- laying tiles start from the second row from the bottom. The bottom row is laid last, as the floor line may be uneven.
- laying does not come from the corners, but from the center of the wall space. If the tile has to be cut at the end, the path will look symmetrical, and it will be cut on both sides.
Laying tiles diagonally
The best options for laying tiles in the kitchen are just the same diagonally. Ceramic tiles laid at an angle of 45 degrees look much more attractive and arouse genuine interest. The method is considered difficult.
A border of tiles laid diagonally emphasizes the decorative possibilities of the tile.
When is it better to choose diagonal styling
1) With plain tiles
2) When combining pattern
3) If there are two matching types of tiles. Laying in a checkerboard pattern will look even more elegant and elegiac. For classic kitchens and for experimental interiors - just right.
Laying tiles in a checkerboard pattern on a diagonal is still considered a good option that fits into most interiors.
4) When the tile is rhombic, it is difficult to revet the wall in a different way.
Rhombic tiles, due to their small size and unusual shape, have high decorative characteristics.
A rectangular tile laid diagonally looks brilliant.
In addition, it is possible to lay tiles diagonally with an offset, or in a classic way, with strictly parallel seams.
The diagonal laying method has one inevitable drawback: at the end of the row, the tiles always have to be cut.
Diagonal laying of tiles on the floor in the kitchen will expand the space, hide the unevenness of the floor surface.
Usually the first row of tiles is laid straight, and then they begin to lay out the second row of triangles, which is a tile cut exactly in two diagonally.
Bricklaying
The walls in the kitchen, as well as the floor and work surfaces, can be faced "in a run", when the middle of the tiles of one row is exactly above the tile seam of the other row. An ordinary rectangular tile is perfectly suitable for the method.
Laying "in a run" is also suitable for the "modern" style
If you plan to decorate the interiors of the kitchen in one of the historical styles, then laying “in a run” will emphasize authenticity.
The use of decorative inserts enhances the appeal of this antique style kitchen.
Laying "in a run" in an inclined row can lead to a slight visual "skew" of the space in the direction of the laying. But if the kitchen has furniture with oblique lines and triangular decorative elements, as well as a lot of metal, then the diagonally “running apart” method will do.
Metal-look tiles for kitchen decoration can be a good option
It is vital to level the surface of the wall before laying “in a run”, because if the seams are uneven, they can turn out to be of different sizes, and the “run” will be with an ugly shift.
Herringbone style option
The Christmas tree can be seen not only in the forest, but also on the floor, if you use your imagination. The method of laying ceramic tiles at an angle to each other is also called herringbone. Looks beautiful on the kitchen floor, but also suitable for walls. Only a rectangular and elongated tile is suitable for a Christmas tree; it is impossible to make such a pattern from squares.
Herringbone tiles create a unique and unusual visual effect based on the play of light.
There are two varieties:
1) The usual "herringbone".
2) "Herringbone" with attachment. In this case, a square tile is also suitable, but either you will have to cut off pieces “for attachment” from it, or use other tiles of a different shade.
Herringbone with an attachment for square tiles is one of the most popular ways to decorate the floor today.
The herringbone is best used when:
1) Walls of irregular shape, with irregularities.
2) The tile goes "under a tree" or "under glass". "Under the stone" in this order is not recommended to be laid by designers.
Modular tiling
To make it clearer, look at the diagrams of a simple modular tiling.
Variants of modular grids will help you choose the best option
Usually a designer helps to choose a tile pattern, but you can also dream up. At the same time, one should not forget about extremely accurate calculations (with the dimensions of tiles, seams) and designing the design of the wall surface that will have to be faced.
Modular styling decorates small spaces. In stores, you can pick up modular tiles with suitable patterns. Usually these are paintings, the buyer is given a scheme for laying the module to the tile.
Modular tiles with an elegant pattern will fit well into many interiors
A modular effect can be achieved by using large tiles that show smaller tiles. Laying is done in the traditional way.
The modular effect with the right choice of colors has high decorative characteristics
A combination of several methods
The use of several ways of laying tiles on one surface will make the impression of the kitchen interior more vivid. For example, the upper part of the wall can be laid out “in a run”, and a “module” can be used above the stove, diagonal rows and a “herringbone” can be combined, etc.
Combined laying of tiles allows not only the use of exquisite patterns on the borders, but also other decorative possibilities of ceramics.
Embossed styling
A different way from others is embossed styling. In this case, one tile rises above the surface level of the other. Suitable for stone-like, brick-like tiles, which are often used in urban kitchen design styles.
The tile laid in relief looks very impressive
Relief laying can also be called gluing a mosaic over a tile. The example uses a glass oblong tile.
Glass tiles over ceramic tiles can decorate even the most ordinary tiles.
Here are the basic ways of laying tiles, which, with some skill, you can master on your own. You can also use non-trivial ones. Let's say laying tiles, cutting them out in a pattern. Or invent something unique.
