Squares or rectangles of different sizes form a rectilinear or a 45° angle pattern with one of the shapes. Generally, the layout is formed by a square tile at the centre around which the other tiles are arranged. This pattern can suggest a kinetic movement, hence the name.

The tiles create the effect of weaving over and under each like the fibres on a straw basket. It entails laying a pair of rectangular tiles to form a square then rotating the next pair of tiles 90 degrees. Repeating this layout creates a series of alternating vertical and horizontal tiles on subsequent rows.

One large square tile will be placed diagonally, then four smaller square tiles will be placed near the corners, repeating the pattern throughout. This can cause for an extremely loud floor, therefore is commonly used in showers or on borders of spaces.