Basketweave Mosaic: Layouts, Uses and Shower Ideas

Basketweave mosaic pairs small rectangles into woven squares, often with a contrasting dot at the corners. It looks like an heirloom floor and works in vintage and modern rooms.

Face size
1 in x 2 in pieces
Coverage
Sold on mesh sheets
Best for
Shower floors, niches and accents

Try it in the Shower BuilderInstant price

A 36 in x 24 in sample of wall, drawn to scale.

Where Basketweave Mosaic works best

  • Bathroom floors
  • Shower floors
  • Borders and niche backs
  • Vintage-style bathrooms

What we like and what to know

What we like

  • Looks detailed and traditional
  • Small pieces follow the slope of a shower pan
  • A contrasting dot adds a second color

What to know

  • Patterns need careful alignment between sheets
  • Many grout lines

Layouts that suit Basketweave Mosaic

Checkerboard · Horizontal Accent Band

How we set Basketweave Mosaic

We set basketweave sheets with the weave direction aligned across the room and match the dot at every sheet seam so the pattern runs without a break.

Plan it before you decide

The Shower Builder lets you choose the tile size, the layout, the grout, the metal finish and the niche, and shows a 3D model as you go. Pine handles all pricing personally at the consultation — he’ll take great care of you.

Basketweave Mosaic questions

Does basketweave work in a modern bathroom?

Yes, in a monochrome or black and white version it feels both modern and vintage.

Can I use basketweave in the shower?

Yes. Small pieces follow the pan slope, and the many joints add grip.

Related sizes

Penny Round · Hexagon Mosaic · 1x1 Mosaic · Herringbone Mosaic

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