The pattern that doesn't date
Herringbone tiles.
Marble, stone, and ceramic in the classic V-pattern. Bathroom feature walls, shower nibs, kitchen splashbacks, butler's pantries. The layout that makes any tile 30% more interesting.
All herringbone tiles
32 in stock
Herringbone Carrara Glazed Porcelain
Herringbone Crackle White Mosaic
Herringbone Vintage White Mosaic
Herringbone Mini White Gloss 12x48 Mosaic
Herringbone Mini White Matt 12x48 Mosaic 283x277
Herringbone White Gloss 23x48 Mosaic
Herringbone White Matt 23x48 Mosaic
.8 Herringbone Pearl Jade
.8 Herringbone Large Carrara White
Herringbone Black Gloss 21.5x71.5 Mosaic
Herringbone Black Matt 21.5x71.5 Mosaic
Herringbone White Gloss 21.5x71.5 Mosaic
Herringbone White Matt 21.5x71.5 Mosaic
Herringbone Statuario Mesh
.8 Herringbone Ming Green
.8 Herringbone Carrara White Marble
.8 Herringbone Rosa Portagallo
Bianco Carrara Marble Herringbone
Bracca Bianco Matt Herringbone Mosaic*
Bracca Dark Grey Matt Herringbone Mosaic*
Bracca Light Grey Matt Herringbone Mosaic*
Mamic Grigio Gloss Herringbone ^
Mamic Grigio Matt Herringbone ^
Calacutta Oro Matt Herringbone Mosaic
Calacutta Oro Polished Herringbone Mosaic
Kosmic Ivory Matt Herringbone Mosaic^
Betonic Bianco (Cloud) Lappato Herringbone Mosaic^
Betonic Charcoal Lappato Herringbone Mosaic^
Betonic Dark Grey (Stone) Lappato Herringbone Mosaic^
Betonic Light Grey Lappato Herringbone Mosaic^
Kosmic Beige Matt Herringbone Mosaic^
Kosmic Light Grey Matt Herringbone Mosaic^
About herringbone
What makes herringbone timeless? The V-pattern creates inherent visual interest without relying on colour or texture. It works with the simplest, most neutral tiles and turns them into a feature — which is why it appears in buildings from ancient Rome to contemporary apartment bathrooms.
Best applications. Bathroom feature walls and shower nibs are the most popular. Kitchen splashbacks and butler's pantry walls also work brilliantly. Herringbone on floors requires more cuts and precision — budget extra for tiler time.
Natural stone vs ceramic. Marble herringbone (Carrara, Calacatta) reads luxuriously and ages with character. Ceramic herringbone (zellige, subway) is more casual and easier to maintain.
Installation guide
Pre-mounted vs loose. Pre-mounted mesh sheets are far easier to install — just set the sheet in adhesive, no individual tile placement. Loose herringbone tiles require more tiler skill and time.
Grout joint. 1–2mm for marble and stone herringbone. Tighter joints read more refined. 3–5mm for ceramic and subway-style tiles.
Order wastage. Add 15–20% for herringbone patterns — the angled cuts create more offcuts than straight lay.
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Herringbone questions
What's the difference between herringbone and chevron?
Herringbone has the rectangle ends butted up against the side of the next rectangle (each piece is a 90° relationship to its neighbour). Chevron has the ends mitred at 45° so the pieces meet point-to-point in a continuous V-line. Chevron is more dramatic; herringbone is more classic.
How much extra tile do I need for a herringbone lay?
Order 20% extra. Every wall edge becomes a 45° triangular cut, and the offcuts are rarely usable in the same pattern. Chevron needs the same 20%. This is double the standard 10% wastage for straight-lay tiles.
Can I do herringbone myself?
If you've never tiled, no — herringbone needs accurate setting-out from a centreline, perfect 90° angles between pieces, and consistent grout joints. Misalignment compounds visually. Hire a tiler with herringbone experience and ask to see photos of past work.
Does herringbone work in a small bathroom?
Yes — laid on a feature wall (typically the wall behind the vanity or in the shower), herringbone adds visual interest without visually shrinking the space. Avoid herringbone on the floor of a small bathroom — the busy pattern can read claustrophobic.
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