Tile size 2 x2 and smaller are usually referred to as mosaics and are often used with different colors to create a pattern or decorative inset.
													
																	Tile pattern terminology. 
									
	
		
	
																	A term used when a wall surface has developed a slide. 
																	Any shape tile that is square or rectangular may be set in a running bond. 
																	However there are also a variety of other types of patterns including diagonal brick herringbone and chevron. 
																	If the side to be offset is greater than 15 in a maximum offset of 1 3 is recommended. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	As the most simple tile pattern it also has the potential to look the most modern. 
																	In a pattern the tile that is most prominent across the largest area. 
																	Bright gloss colorless or colored ceramic glaze with a high gloss. 
																	Compressed air is used to propel a stream of wet or dry sand onto the surface. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Here is a basketweave pattern. 
																	The repetitive pattern used to lay out the tiles. 
																	A strip of motif tile that creates a design concept. 
																	Brick joint or running bond tile installation with each row offset usually by half its length. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A method of scarifying the surface of concrete or masonry to provide a bondable surface. 
																	Some get this pattern confused with chevron these are not interchangeable terms. 
																	Tiles can be laid out in a grid pattern which is the traditional block layout. 
																	Common with subway tiles on wall installations. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Common subway tile patterns stacked or stack bond.