2x4 Basketweave Tile Pattern
This is the classic small-format basketweave: 2"x4" planks woven in over-under pairs with a 1"x1" cabochon dot between them. It is the size most people picture as "basketweave" — the marble mosaic often seen on bathroom floors and backsplashes — and it is the same module as the large 12x24 basketweave, scaled down by six.
Last updated: 2026-07-12
2x4 Basketweave with 1x1 Cabochon
Opuslay — tile layout worksheet- Room:
- 3 m × 2.5 m
- Units:
- Metric (cm / m²)
- Anchor:
- Left · Top
- Layout angle:
- Straight
- Tile colours:
- Single colour
Material breakdown
| Format | Qty / Pattern | Share | Qty / Room | Area / Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5x10 cm | 2 | 88.9% | 1376 | 6.65 m² |
| 2.5x2.5 cm | 2 | 11.1% | 1360 | 0.85 m² |
| Total | 4 | 100% | 2736 | 7.50 m² |
What you'll need to buy
Tiles to buy
| 2.5x2.5 cm | 1428 tiles | 0.89 m² |
| 5x10 cm | 1407 tiles | 7.04 m² |
Total 2835 tiles · 7.93 m² (incl. 6% cuts & breakage)
- Thin-set adhesive: ≈ 1 bag (22.7 kg) — recommended trowel: 6mm notch
- Grout — the tile sets the joint width, not you:
- ≈ 2 bags (11.3 kg) — 3mm joint, rectified / tight-set tile
- ≈ 2 bags (11.3 kg) — 5mm joint, natural or non-rectified tile
It's the tile that decides the joint, not the setter — dry-lay a section to find your width. Assumes 9.5mm tile depth; adjust for your product.
Share & export
Save the 2x4 Basketweave with 1x1 Cabochon layout to your moodboard, or send the link to your tiler — it reopens with your room dimensions.
About the 2x4 Basketweave
The 2x4-with-1x1-dot weave has been a staple of marble and mosaic flooring since the early 20th century, and it remains the default small-format basketweave today. Step it up and the identical module becomes the 4x8 basketweave, then the bold 12x24 layout.
Because all the tiles are small, this size is usually sold as a pre-mounted mosaic sheet rather than loose tiles, which speeds installation but does not change how the module is calculated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 2x4 basketweave?
Two 2x4 rectangles woven in an over-under pair with a 1x1 square dot (cabochon) between them. It is the classic small-format basketweave, most familiar as a marble mosaic sheet.
Is basketweave good for a bathroom floor?
Yes — the small 2x4 marble basketweave is one of the most popular bathroom-floor mosaics, and the woven texture adds slip resistance. Opuslay counts the real cuts at the walls so your sheet count reflects the actual room.