Which pattern for backsplash - staggered brick or herringbone?

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I'd like to use this 3x8 tile (pic below, as found in advertising material, please ignore the colour), but I'm not sure if it would look better laid out in a herringbone or staggered brick pattern. The kitchen is small but long, and the backsplash won't go much higher than the level of the uppers in the photo, as the stove has a large under cabinet rangehood.

Not concerned about colour here (while will probably be cream, over cream granite), so much as the pattern - for 3x8 non-rectified ceramic tile, in this space, would staggered brick or herringbone work better? Thanks!

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oldbat2be

8 years ago

From what you've shown (and it looks lovely), there's not a lot of room for backsplash. Will the 3x8 be too big?

I really like the rectified tile you link. Here's a Winchester tile which I like:

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Petra
8 years ago
very nice tile! And a beautiful floor! Since your floor has an intricate pattern I would choose a simple backsplash, so yes, staggered brick.
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JAN MOYER
8 years ago
Three by eight looks great in a 33 % offset ( staggered) . Timeless.
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Skippack Tile & Stone
8 years ago
Offset is better, you already have a patterned design on the floor tiles.
K R
8 years ago
That is beautiful tile! Herringbone really only works on larger walls, so I’d stick with staggered as well. Make sure you post a pic when it’s done!
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Original Author
8 years ago
So helpful, thank you! I was leaning towards staggered too because there's not too much backsplash space, but it was a difficult decision as herringbone looks so nice and elegant in other people's (larger!) kitchens. If nothing else, doing it offset will save on tile and labour, as my tiler quoted nearly double for the herringbone.
Super Lumen
8 years ago
As it sounds like you found out from your tiler, installing herringbone is a PITA even for pros. Tons of high-precision cutting with no room for chips or even slight error tolerance if you want it to look good. It is very time consuming. I'm surprised the quote was only double.