6x36 Herringbone Pattern
The 6x36 herringbone pattern lays an extra-wide plank tile at a 90° angle to itself, stretching the same zigzag joint structure as 2x8 herringbone across a far larger piece — one of the widest plank sizes commonly used for the look, with correspondingly fewer joints per square foot.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
6x36 Herringbone Pattern
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15x90 cm | 2 | 100.0% | 71 | 7.50 m² |
| Total | 2 | 100% | 71 | 7.50 m² |
What you'll need to buy
Tiles to buy
| 15x90 cm | 65 tiles | 8.78 m² |
Total 65 tiles · 8.78 m² (incl. 17% cuts & breakage)
Adhesive & grout
- Thin-set adhesive: ≈ 40.5 kg (2 × 50 lb bags) — recommended trowel: 12mm notch, large format
- Grout — the tile sets the joint width, not you:
- ≈ 2.7 kg (1 × 10 lb bag) — 3mm joint, rectified / tight-set tile
- ≈ 4.4 kg (1 × 10 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 6x36 Herringbone Pattern layout to your moodboard, or send the link to your tiler — it reopens with your room dimensions.
About the 6x36 Herringbone Pattern
6x36 herringbone follows the same trend that produced 4x12 and 6x24 herringbone: as wood-look plank tile grew wider, installers and designers pushed the classic parquet zigzag onto ever larger formats for a bolder, more contemporary floor.
At 6x36, the plank is close to the practical upper limit for herringbone — long enough that warp and lippage become a bigger concern, which is why installers usually recommend rectified tile and a slightly wider grout joint than smaller herringbone sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 6x36 too large for a herringbone pattern?
No, but it's on the larger end — 6x36 is one of the widest planks commonly used for herringbone, and installers typically favor rectified tile at this size to keep the joints tight and consistent.
How does 6x36 herringbone compare to 6x24 herringbone?
Both share the same wide-plank proportions, but 6x36 is roughly 50% longer, which means an even bolder zigzag with fewer visible joints across the same floor area.
How much waste should I allow for 6x36 herringbone?
Plan for around 15-20% waste, on the higher end for herringbone at this scale, since the angled cuts at room edges are proportionally larger with a longer plank.
Can 6x36 herringbone be laid diagonally?
Yes — as with any herringbone size, the whole zigzag can be rotated 45° to the room's walls for a more dynamic look, independent of the 90° angle between the tiles themselves.