Herringbone Entry Floor in Alhambra Triangle
About This Project
The entry of this 1920s Alhambra Triangle bungalow received a new floor in glossy gray rectangular tile laid in herringbone pattern. The original fir plank subfloor was still solid but had too much flex for direct tile installation.
We installed a Schluter Ditra decoupling membrane over the plank subfloor before setting any tile. The membrane isolates the tile layer from subfloor movement, which is critical in a 100-year-old raised-foundation home.
Herringbone layout requires establishing a true center line and working outward symmetrically. Cuts at the perimeter were planned so no piece smaller than half a tile appears at the walls.
Project Details
- Service
- Floor Tile Installation
- Materials
- Glossy gray porcelain rectangular tile, Schluter Ditra membrane, dark sanded grout
- Scope
- Residential
- Timeline
- Two-day install
What We Did
- Assessed plank subfloor flex and confirmed decoupling membrane was required
- Installed Schluter Ditra over the full entry area
- Established herringbone center line and dry-laid to plan perimeter cuts
- Set tile and grouted with dark sanded grout to complement the glossy tile surface
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