Falling lengths means the tiles share the same width but come in different lengths. The width is fixed, for example 20 or 30 cm, while the length varies between roughly 40 and 80 cm. Order 30 cm falling lengths and you get tiles that are all 30 cm wide but may be 45, 64 or 78 cm long.
The lengths are picked at random from production, so every delivery gets a natural spread. The variation gives the floor life and rhythm, while the fixed width holds the whole together. It is one of the most classic ways to lay limestone and marble, and it keeps waste to a minimum – both at the quarry and in your home.
For even more variation you can mix several widths, for example 20 and 30 cm in the same floor.
Read more about falling lengths in the Journal