diff --git a/layout/centered.lua b/layout/centered.lua
index 7929dd8..4d244d7 100644
--- a/layout/centered.lua
+++ b/layout/centered.lua
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ function mylayout.arrange(p)
     local slave_width = 0.5 * (area.width - master_area_width)
     local master_area_x = area.x + slave_width
 
-
     -- Special case: few slaves -> make masters take more space - unless requested otherwise!
-    if nslaves < 2 and t.master_fill_policy ~= "master_width_factor" then
+    if nslaves < 2 and t.master_fill_policy ~= "master_width_factor" and
+        t.centered_layout_master_fill_policy ~= "master_width_factor" then
         master_area_x = area.x
 
         if nslaves == 1 then