Tile patterns
Compare straight, herringbone, and rotated patterns.
Use the same layout to compare which pattern fits your project visually and materially.
See rotation and alignment live
The animation shows how rotation changes the layout and edge zones in real time.
What matters in practice
Herringbone
High-impact pattern for expressive designs, with transparent cut zones.
Rotated/diagonal
Alternative orientation for different visual effect and targeted waste comparison.
How pattern comparison helps decisions
You compare multiple patterns on the same layout and decide based on look, cuts, and material.
- Tile pattern calculator
- Compare herringbone, straight, and diagonal
- See impact on cuts and waste
How to compare patterns
1. Load layout
Define your area once and keep it as baseline.
2. Switch patterns
Test straight, herringbone, and rotated modes.
3. Decide
Select the pattern with the best material/waste profile.
Examples from the tool
This is what it looks like planned out
The numbers above do not come from a spreadsheet but from a real layout. You can open these example projects directly – floor plan, laying plan and material list, exactly as the tool outputs them.
Herringbone in the living room
A rectangular room with herringbone at 45°: you can see where the centre axis sits and how the border cuts run out symmetrically all around.
- 21.84 m² · 60 × 30 herringbone
- 84 full planks, 64 cuts
- 5.01 m² waste · 12% reserve
Three-room flat, one grid
Six rooms, eleven walls, five doorways – and a single herringbone grid running through every opening. Material is calculated for the whole flat at once.
- 63.79 m² across 6 rooms
- 90 × 30 herringbone, one grid
- 334 planks · 199 cuts
Opens the read-only client view of a share – the same one you create for your own projects with Premium.
Common questions
Can I switch patterns without rebuilding the area?
Yes, you can switch the pattern directly on the same project area.
Can I see the impact on cuts?
Yes, edge and cut zones stay visible for comparison.
Related guides & calculators
Compare patterns live
Test multiple tile patterns directly on your layout.