Compare waste factors, difficulty levels, and best applications — then jump straight into the tile layout planner with your pattern pre-selected.
The most common and versatile tile pattern with straight, continuous grout lines.
Also known as running bond or subway pattern. Each row is offset by 50%.
Elegant pattern with rectangular tiles at 90-degree angles creating a V-shaped weave.
Tiles rotated 45 degrees creating dynamic diagonal lines that make spaces appear larger.
The calculator includes 1/3 Staggered, 1/3 Running, 1/4 Staggered, 1/4 Running, and Random Stagger patterns — plus you can create fully custom pattern units.
Deep-dive guides with pattern-specific math, cut planning, and waste factors:
Every pattern works with these advanced features built into the calculator.
Apply any pattern to L-shaped, U-shaped, and T-shaped rooms with accurate per-section cut calculations.
Build L-shaped, U-shaped, and T-shaped rooms wall-by-wall with the advanced room builder.
Define each wall with precise measurements and angles for complex room layouts.
The layout engine minimizes waste, optimizes starting positions, and generates professional cutting diagrams.
Room size, tile shape, and your skill level all factor in.
Once you've picked a pattern, head to our tile spacing calculator to dial in the right grout joint width.
| Pattern | Difficulty | Waste | Best Tile Shape | Best Room Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | Easy | 5-10% | Any shape, ideal for large format | Any size |
| Brick | Easy | 10-15% | Rectangular tiles | Narrow spaces (adds width) |
| Herringbone | Advanced | 15-25% | Rectangular (2:1 ratio) | Large rooms & feature areas |
| Diagonal | Intermediate | 20-30% | Square tiles | Small rooms (appears larger) |
Pattern waste differs between walls (more openings) and floors (more perimeter cuts). Get surface-specific guidance:
Pattern decisions hinge on room size and tile dimensions. These guides break it down:
Open the calculator, pick your pattern, and get exact tile quantities, cuts, and waste estimates.
A tile pattern layout generator is a free online tool that previews how a tile pattern — straight grid, brick/running bond, herringbone, diagonal, or Versailles — looks in your room and calculates the tiles, cuts, and waste each pattern needs. Enter your room size and tile dimensions, pick a pattern, and the generator returns a visual layout plus an exact tile count.
A straight (grid) layout wastes the least, typically 5–10%, because tiles align in full rows with cuts only at the perimeter. Brick/running bond runs 10–15%, diagonal 15–20%, and herringbone or chevron the most at 15–25% because every tile meets the wall at an angle. The pattern generator shows the waste factor for each layout before you buy.
Yes. The TilePro Calculator pattern generator is completely free, requires no sign-up, and runs in any web browser. It supports straight, brick, herringbone, diagonal, and Versailles patterns, and outputs a visual layout, cut list, and waste estimate for each one.
Yes. Enter your room dimensions and tile size, then switch between patterns to see a to-scale preview of the layout, where cut tiles fall, and how many tiles each option needs. This lets you compare the look and the cost of straight, brick, herringbone, and diagonal layouts before ordering.