Herringbone Tile Inside Corner

To start place a full tile a tilted at 45 degrees against the edge or corner of the work area in our example the right bottom side.

Herringbone tile inside corner.

If you have to install strips of tile along the inside corner you should measure the distance from the last tile in the row to the corner making sure you take into account the expansion gap. Mark a tile using your speed square and pencil drawing a cut line from one corner at 45 degrees. Lay the tile along the side of the speed square to keep the tile at the correct angle. I didn t worry about whether or not it was sitting at a perfect 45 degree angle at this point.

That it is the nature of the herringbone pattern. Glazzio tiles stocks a large range of different color styles and sizes. Work with great care as you might move the plastic trim from position. Space the two tiles consistent with the rest of the tiles generally 1 8 inch which will leave a 1 4 inch space at the corner.

Also known as chevrons or zig zags. Just cut from alternating corners at 45. Any item which is not in stock can be custom made to suit your taste and requirements. It almost looks as though grey tiles were placed in the corner instead of white.

I started installing with this tile outlined below making sure that the bottom corner met the intersection of both lines. Apply mortar to the back of the tile with the notched trowel. I just put the tile on the wall and guestimated at the angle for now. Press the tile against the wall with the cut side facing the corner and the other edge next to the last full tile in the course.

Watch our step by step video showing how to tile a herringbone effect wall with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. This is pretty easy to do when it s the corner you start with. He claims it has to do with the amount of light able to get into that corner. Sep 8 2020 great designs in stone tile and wood.