Which laying patterns can be used for rubber tiles?

Rubber granules are used to make tiles. The main laying patterns are stack bond, diagonal bond, half bond (often called brick bond) and random bond. Which patterns are possible depends on the type of tile and its interlocking system.

In stack bond, the joints line up in both directions. Using tiles in different colours creates a chequerboard effect. Diagonal bond uses the same grid, but at an angle to the edges of the area. In half bond, each row is offset by half a tile length; in random bond, the offset changes from row to row.

Tiles without interlocks or connectors can generally be laid in any of these patterns. Tiles with push-fit connectors are usually designed for half bond, while tiles with an open or concealed jigsaw interlock are generally laid in stack or diagonal bond. Some ranges also allow tiles to be offset by half or a third of their length.

The specifications for the tile system always take precedence. A stable surface depends above all on tiles being properly connected, a suitable substrate and correct installation.