4x8 Basketweave Tile Pattern
This is the mid-scale member of the basketweave family: 4"x8" planks woven in over-under pairs with a 2"x2" cabochon dot in each corner. It is the exact same module as the large-format 12x24 basketweave with cabochons, scaled down by three — the weave, the ratio and the dots are identical, only the tile size changes.
Last updated: 2026-07-12
4x8 Basketweave
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10x20 cm | 2 | 88.9% | 358 | 6.65 m² |
| 5x5 cm | 2 | 11.1% | 340 | 0.85 m² |
| Total | 4 | 100% | 698 | 7.50 m² |
What you'll need to buy
Tiles to buy
| 10x20 cm | 352 tiles | 7.04 m² |
| 5x5 cm | 357 tiles | 0.89 m² |
Total 709 tiles · 7.93 m² (incl. 6% cuts & breakage)
Adhesive & grout
- Thin-set adhesive: ≈ 20.3 kg (1 × 50 lb bag) — recommended trowel: 6mm notch
- Grout — the tile sets the joint width, not you:
- ≈ 6.1 kg (1 × 25 lb bag) — 3mm joint, rectified / tight-set tile
- ≈ 10.2 kg (1 × 25 lb bag) — 5mm joint, natural or non-rectified tile
Adhesive: allow a little over on an uneven substrate, or if you back-butter large tiles — both eat more than a flat bed.
Grout: the 25 lb bag is the usual size (10 lb for small jobs). Buy it in one go and stick to a single bag size: bags from different batches can dry to slightly different shades.
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 — thicker tiles need more.
Share & export
Save the 4x8 Basketweave layout to your moodboard, or send the link to your tiler — it reopens with your room dimensions.
About the 4x8 Basketweave
Because a basketweave is defined by proportion rather than size, the whole family scales freely. At 4x8 the pattern reads as a confident floor or a generously textured wall, sitting between the bold 12x24 version and the fine 2x4 mosaic weave.
The 2x2 cabochon keeps the same 1:4 dot-to-plank footprint as every other size in the family, so the corners stay crisp and the joints break the same way across the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes make a 4x8 basketweave?
A 4x8 rectangular plank woven in pairs, with a small 2x2 square (cabochon) tucked into each corner. It is a scaled version of the 12x24 basketweave, and a scaled-up version of the classic 2x4 marble weave.
How much waste should I add for a basketweave floor?
Around 10% is a sensible starting point. Opuslay lays the module out tile by tile against your actual room, so the estimate reflects the real cuts at the walls rather than a flat percentage.