Pattern for 600x150 Porcies

[BTB]

Just about to do some B&Q wood effect 600x150 floor tiles.

The client doesn't fancy herringbone and I don't think brick bond will look right (too uniform).

Looks like broken bond is the way to go, would you guys agree?

Is there a minimum recommended lap/bond?

I was thinking of using the offcut at the end of each row to start the next wherever possible, to minimise wasteage.

Just one other question, do any of you know a stockist of the Ultracolour Chocolate Grout in the Manchester or surrounding area. Tile Giant in Rochdale need 2 weeks notice.

Or can anyone recommend an alternative, dark brown, flexible grout?

Many Thanks

 

[hillhead]

Broken looks good on them,i done a herringbone in them in a clients bathroom the done a brick on the 45 in toilet,looked good.The herringbone was framed too,looked class.The minimum lap i'd go would be around a quarter or so.
Good luck with the grout,i'm sure someone on her will get you it before 2 weeks!

 

[DHTiling]

Just a random staggered pattern...in other words free lay them..

 

[BTB]

Thanks, looks like I was thinking along the right lines

 

[doug boardley]

this is a herringbone one that I did at home, but also did a broken bond in the kitchen, not

done a pic of that one for some reason

 

[BTB]

Looks great

What colour grout did you use there Doug?

 

[dhsanta65]

this is a herringbone one that I did at home, but also did a broken bond in the kitchen, not

done a pic of that one for some reason

Never done a job in herringbone, can I ask how you go about setting it out.

 

[poynton phil]

ctd at denton stock mapei grout you could try them.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Are the tiles all the same length.
If so using them in straight lines will be difficult to achieve with a thin tile and IMO will not look very interesting.
I suspect they will look like the same sized tile just stepped in joint.
Now as Doug has done ( and I wish he would move that wash boy) the Herringbone design on the 45degree is a totally aesthetic look. Traditional, no straight lines and very interesting!
Have a look at the other design options and lay some out for the customer to see the effect.

Timeless John.

 

[BTB]

Yes, they are all 600x150.

I will try and give the customer a few options.

With regard to the Ultracolour grout, I got it today (Chocolate 144) from Tilemart in Bolton. Cost £12 for a 5kg bag.

Thanks for all the replies

 

[doug boardley]

Looks great

What colour grout did you use there Doug?

I'm pretty sure that I used a mix of Ultra Chocolate and Ultra Anthracite mixed 50:50

 

[doug boardley]

Are the tiles all the same length.
If so using them in straight lines will be difficult to achieve with a thin tile and IMO will not look very interesting.
I suspect they will look like the same sized tile just stepped in joint.
Now as Doug has done ( and I wish he would move that wash boy) the Herringbone design on the 45degree is a totally aesthetic look. Traditional, no straight lines and very interesting!
Have a look at the other design options and lay some out for the customer to see the effect.

Timeless John.

lol John, I could take another photie, it's in my hallway at home, done last xmas eve, only prob being that I made a big toybox for my lads that now covers quite a big area:lol:

 

[Prem Tiler]

hillheads entry for JOTM of the herringbone was awesome! If he puts the pic up again print it and show the customer i'm sure the dilemma will be solved!!

 

[doug boardley]

mopped floor this afternoon, so took a couple of piccys for you

 

[doug boardley]

I even included the Mrs £130 Hunter wellies for Faithhealer:lol:

 

[hillhead]

Heres one i entered for the may JOB OF THE MONTH competition,looked great finished.

 

[hillhead]

Nice mapei jasmin grout going in there.Customer wanted that,now they want me to change it to brown:yikes: a job for fuga fresca??????????

 

[White Room]

Aqua-mix grout colourant

 

[hillhead]

Aqua-mix grout colourant

Way better whitebeam??????

 

[BTB]

That also looks spot on Doug

Was that a lighter grout, or is it just because you have mopped it?

 

[BTB]

Heres one i entered for the may JOB OF THE MONTH competition,looked great finished.

Can't see them unfortunately

 

[doug boardley]

That also looks spot on Doug

Was that a lighter grout, or is it just because you have mopped it?

I think I did use a lighter shade, again a mix, this time it could've been Ultra Limestone with Ultra Chocolate