French Pattern Tiles

The "French Pattern" is a combination of 4 sizes sent in two bundles of multiple pieces: (4) 8x8, (2)8x16, (4)16x16 and (2)16x24. A total of 12 pieces in one set which covers a 16 sft area These four different sizes are installed by following an easy "do it yourself" diagram, provided by the manufacturer and Stone Mart. This popular pattern is designed to break up the monotony and geometric look seen commonly in the traditional square tile installation of the typical straight grout lines. Since French pattern tiles can be installed with a thin set method, as compared to a straight line of a regular straight edge tiles, (which require mud-set method), French Pattern tiles will save on installation costs as well. Mud–set method requires much more aggregate setting materials vs. thin set and is therefore twice the cost. Installing the French pattern tile with a thin set will therefore reduce your installation costs. French Pattern travertine tiles are a great choice for any interior and exterior spaces. The tile thickness (1/2") gives the advantage of installing them anywhere there are concrete slabs, including pool decks, walls, lanais and balconies.

French pattern tiles come in several textures, the most popular being the "Tumbled" – In which tiles are tumbled in gravel and an aggregate of small smooth stones to create an aged, softer appearance then finally the edges are rounded. Or in a "Brushed and Chiseled" finish, where wire brushes are used to smooth out the surface face of the tile. Next the top edging of the tile face only, is chipped or "chiseled" to give a more textured appearance for that rustic finish.