Tile Setters Guide: Centring a Herringbone Pattern

Herringbone tile patterns is one of the most popular tile patterns on the market.

What is a Herringbone Pattern:

Herringbone is a pattern handmade by a tile-setter when laying down the tiles. The pattern consists of rectangle tiles that are equally sized and arranged in a zig-zag formation.

What makes herringbone so distinct is the broken zigzag effect it creates so that one rectangle is cut so precisely that the end of the one tile meets the other.

Where to Install this Pattern:

The wonderful thing about tiles is how versatile they are. You can install Herringbone on any of your favourite surfaces from your kitchen backsplash, to your entryway, kitchen floor, bathroom, showers, or even a feature wall in your home. Ultimately, nowhere is off limits.

The Hard Part: Centring a Herringbone Tile

The part of a Herringbone install so many contractors, tile-setters, and DIYers get caught up on is where the centre is.

Looking for the centre of your Herringbone tile?

A handful of our local tiling pros give us the breakdown on exactly how to set yourself up for success to get a straightforward install every time.

Watch to learn about how to find the centre of your pattern, the key tool you need for any install, how to install your niche lights, and what it means when your thin set is oozing out.