penny tile or hexagon tile?

Penny tiles are very difficult to space properly. You'll see the sheet pattern, out worse, if you don't have a works-class titlist.

Hex can be spaced using standard spacers and only a reasonable level of skill.

thank you

I have a small bathroom with basket-weave on the floor. Looks nice.

Just saw recently laid hex tile that also shows the sheet patterns. It was probably a rush job, but as much care needs to be taken with hex as with penny style. Personally, while I think either are beautiful, it's a lot more grout to keep looking fresh (even if you use a darker color), so I've avoided using in high-use / high-mess areas.

I recently had to choose between the two, and while I loved the look of penny tile, the guy at the tile store it would be more difficult to keep clean in a high traffic area. I went with the Victorian hexagon tiles instead.

anyone have a good contractor recommendation for penny tile or hex tile?
I need to redo the common areas of my building - small lobby - 5 landings on the staircase -
remember I pay Harlem prices - this is not for Park and 68th.

I have both hex tile and varied-size rounds in one bathroom. Rounds are funkier, but shows more grout.

Harlem? Then I'd go with the hexagon tile.

polygonist

I like a hex. Especially, if it is slightly larger.

Correct. Almost all of the retro hex that's been used in the past 20 years is weirdly undersized. It doesn't look good compared to the stuff from WWI and earlier, but I suspect there's a practical reason for its use.