Black and white marble checkerboard floor tile pattern in polished natural stone for bathroom and entryway applications — Tile & Mosaic Depot

CHECKERBOARD TILES

Checkerboard tiles in black and white marble, natural stone, and porcelain — classic straight and diagonal patterns for bathroom floors, kitchen floors, entryways, and powder rooms. The most iconic floor pattern in interior design. Free sample shipping on all products.

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      Thassos White and Nero Marquina marble checkerboard tile, 12x12 natural stone tile with black and white pattern.
      Natural stone tile featuring Thassos white and Nero Marquina marble 12x12 checkerboard pattern, honed finish.
      Thassos White & Nero Marquina Marble 12x12 Checkerboard Tile
      $24.95 /sq. ft.$32.95

      The checkerboard floor is one of the most enduring patterns in interior design — used in grand European palaces, historic American farmhouses, and contemporary luxury bathrooms alike. In natural marble, the pattern takes on genuine geological depth that porcelain cannot replicate — real veining, real variation, and real character in every square.

      Black & White Marble
      Nero Marquina and Thassos White — the most classic and dramatic natural stone checkerboard combination.
      Walnut & Ivory
      Walnut and ivory travertine or limestone — a warmer, more organic checkerboard with Mediterranean character.
      Gray & White Porcelain
      Gray and white porcelain — zero maintenance, frost-resistant checkerboard for high-traffic and outdoor applications.
      Diagonal (45°)
      Tiles installed at 45 degrees — the most dynamic and space-expanding checkerboard layout. Makes rooms appear larger and more energetic. The preferred orientation for most residential applications and the standard for historic European interiors.
      Straight Grid
      Tiles installed in a straight grid — more formal and symmetrical. Creates a structured, architectural appearance. Best for larger spaces and more contemporary or minimalist interiors where the diagonal's dynamism is too much.

      Available tile sizes for checkerboard:

      4×4 6×6 12×12 18×18 24×24

      Best applications:

      Bathroom Floors Entryways & Foyers Kitchen Floors Powder Rooms Laundry Rooms Outdoor Patios
      Size matters in checkerboard: Smaller tiles (4×4, 6×6) create a busier, more intricate pattern — classic and traditional. Larger tiles (12×12, 18×18) create a bold, graphic statement — more contemporary and architectural. The diagonal layout works best with sizes up to 12×12. For 18×18 and larger, the straight grid is often the more refined choice.
      Natural stone & porcelain options
      Free samples on all products
      30-day returns on uninstalled tile
      Specialists: 855-797-8453