Which layout should I choose?
8th May 2014
Floors of Stone are pleased to offer a wide range of natural stone tiles which come in a variety of shapes, sizes and patterns. This can sometimes cause customers to question which layout they should choose so we are here to try and help.
Our Light Tumbled Travertine tiles are hugely popular in our opus pattern, a combination of 4 different size tiles that when laid create, what appears to be a random pattern. This is effective in breaking up large areas and creates a more rustic look.
Above is our Country Mix Tumbled Travertine laid out in the standard opus pattern and below we have the Dijon Tumbled Limestone laid out in the grand opus pattern. The grand opus pattern is the based on the same pattern but with larger tiles so works well in large open spaces. The Dijon is currently being installed outside at our new showroom located at Cotes Mill, Loughborough where our sister company deVOL kitchens is also based.
If the opus pattern is not for you or you find you would prefer the more traditional method of laying the stone then we do sell limestone tiles, slate tiles and sandstone tiles in a free length (FL) or random length (RL) pattern. This pattern means the tiles are a set width, however the length of the stone tiles vary in size. We find that our Umbrian Limestone and Worn Grey Limestone sell particularly well in the free length sizes and below you can see how our Tumbled Antiqued Ash Limestone looks, as laid at the entrance to our new showrooms.
If you desire a more modern feel from your stone floor rather than a traditional flagstone look then you can always lay the tiles in straight lines with narrow joints between them. This creates a clean, sharp and crisp look from the tiles which can make you floor look contemporary. Natural stone tiles with a square edge are the best to create this look and below you can see how a square edged tile in the Ivory Travertine can make a floor look clean and precise.
Another option to consider when laying your natural stone tiles is a brick bond pattern and we have chosen to do this in our new showroom. We have used the Light Jerusalem Tumbled Limestone in a 600x900mm size and have laid them slightly off with one another to create an unregimented look. This pattern can work with any size or shape of tile, whether it is a travertine tile in a 457x305mm size or a marble in a 600x600mm size.
The important thing is there is no right or wrong way and most people favour different looks to suit their individual requirements. Discussing your project in further detail with us allows us to offer advice on what tends to be popular in specific environments and if we have any customer photos on file we are happy to share these with you.
