Basketweave Tiles

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Basketweave tiles use a repeating interlocked rectangle pattern to create a woven visual effect on floors, feature walls and wet areas. The layout typically pairs two or three small rectangular tiles around a square centrepiece, producing a tactile, geometric surface that works equally well in traditional and contemporary spaces. How the basketweave pattern is constructed A basketweave pattern is made by grouping pairs of rectangular tiles — commonly 48 x 98 mm pieces — set perpendicular to each other around a 48 x 48 mm square dot tile. The contrast between the two colours or finishes creates the woven illusion. Some formats use a single colour throughout, letting the grout lines carry the pattern instead. Common sizes and formats available Most basketweave tile sheets are supplied on a mesh backing in approximately 300 x 300 mm panels for straightforward installation. Individual tile pieces within the sheet typically measure 48 x 98 mm rectangles paired with 48 x 48 mm squares. Larger format interpretations of the pattern do exist in 75 x 150 mm and 100 x 200 mm combinations, suited to bigger floor areas where a finer pattern would read as visual noise. Sheet size: approximately 300 x 300 mm (mesh-backed) Piece dimensions: 48 x 98 mm rectangles, 48 x 48 mm squares (standard) Larger formats: 75 x 150 mm and 100 x 200 mm combinations Thickness: typically 8–10 mm depending on material Materials used in basketweave tiles Porcelain is the most practical material for wet areas — it absorbs less than 0.5% water (vitrified), resists staining and suits both floor and wall use. Marble basketweave tiles offer a natural veining pattern that reinforces the handcrafted character of the layout, but require sealing before grout application and periodic re-sealing in shower use. Ceramic versions offer a cost-effective alternative for dry or low-splash walls. Terrazzo-look porcelain in basketweave format has grown in popularity since 2023 as a low-maintenance substitute for real st