In a straight tile installation the tiles are oriented the same way as the walls in the.
Marble straight or diagonal.
Tiles installed diagonally are at a 45 degree angle to the walls.
Homeowners often shy away from diagonal tile layouts also called bias layouts in a bathroom.
Similar to the straight pattern this diagonal brick style requires marble tiles set in a 45 degree angle.
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.
The checkerboard pattern uses two different colored tiles in an alternating straight or diagonal pattern to create a bold dramatic statement.
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.
Straight in laying tile.