Horizontal Wall Tiles
It s a timeless layout that can work for any rectangular tile making it a great option for virtually any space.
Horizontal wall tiles. If you have a limited floor space but a tall bathroom you might like to choose this option. If adding decorative lines does not suit your taste however then you can use the shape of the tiles to optically help towards the room s specific needs. This is the classic layout for subway tile. It will visually open up the bathrooms giving you the illusion that space is wider and longer than it actually is.
Lay out a line of tiles with space between them then line up the batten edge with that of your first tile. If you have a limited floor space but a tall bathroom you might like to choose this option. Laying bathroom wall tiles horizontally is for when you want your space to look longer. So if you re dealing with four inch tiles your batten board would start three inches off the floor.
Horizontal fitted tiles can make your kitchen or bathroom look wider. Mark each tile and gaps on the rod with a pencil and number them. We recommend using a 50mm x 25mm piece of wood although any will do with a length of around 1 8m depending on the size of your wall. As mentioned before grout is crucial.
In a brick pattern each row of tiles is typically offset by half a tile width which results in long horizontal lines that can subtly widen a room. A batten board is nothing more than a 1 x4 or 1 x2 board screwed directly into the wall horizontally. This layout is particular suitable for tall yet smaller bathrooms and kitchens. Lay bathroom wall tiles horizontally when you want your space to look wider horizontally.
Instead bring it up to about 3 4 of the height of your tiles. On your wall horizontally placed rectangular tiles will optically add extra needed room while vertical rectangles will help you push a low ceiling a bit further away.