Great summary! Were installing little black hex tiles in our bathroom and we chose black grout, and we must have used too much water to wipe it off because it dried an awful streaky grey and white. I could send a picture if you wanted to see it. Delorean grey. Heres a charcoal grout image that might help. A charcoal gray would look too harsh with white subway tile. Delorian Gray would be my choice. ( our grout is grey) It is more expensive however the grout does not get dirty and you do not have to re seal it if say you are there for more than a couple of years. The contrast is beautiful in my opinion. Charcoal ALL THE WAY. Snow white. Color Wheel Linear - Arctic White - Daltile I had a tile guy put gray grout by mistake on part of a black and while bathroom floor (which was otherwise grouted white) and it just looked like dirt caked between the tiles.) Every little imperfection stands out. Now, we have slate colored floor tiles in our house, and I went with a dark dark grey grout. Please write back and let me know how everything is coming along. We dont have a big elaborate kitchen. The contrast is sharp. The charcoal is too dark; it calls attention to itself. Charcoal, too harsh These are good points. I would be on team grey in this case. Fight it out, sister. I realize you have white tiles, but here's what I did. Mocking up like daisychain suggests is a great idea. White Grout and Our Meteoric Rise to International Fame. Despite sealing the grout the weekend we moved in, it stainsfrom oil, from spills, from who knows what. The tile is suppose to be the focal pointnot the grout. The whites do not add any depth and dont tie the white subway tile in with the cabinets or counters the way the charcoal does. Ive had white grout. I totally would go for the white. Great post on an often overlooked design decision. J JL Cantabrigienne 30 followers More information Grouted shower walls - daltile arctic white subways, bright white grout. More modern. I vote for the charcoal. (They initially mistakenly used the bright white on the walls and it screamed WHITE, and Snow White on the floor and it lost the pattern.). I like the contrast with your drawer handles and knobs. Some of the reps say they are interchangeable. We are mid kitchen reno and I know at some point our contractor will make us choose the grout. I would use the soft white or a light grey. Love your blog Emily! Big regret! Im glad you published this. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. I always lean to white on white but I can see the sense in a grey and the less stained appearance that will result. Just make sure that you keep your scrub brush handy to keep the grout clean and fresh looking. Have you seen/liked gray grout with white tile? This kitchen above went with the traditional subway tile, but paired it with a black grout. My sons house has the pale grey and it is very nice and just a hint of contrast but not overwhelming. See our color card for truest color representation. White looks too blah. This one was a little more tricky to find, but we wanted to illustrate it none the less. As you can see, white with white looks great here, and gives the kitchen a clean and simple look. Arctic white isn't as stark as bright white but still draws plenty of attention. But then I go back to the fact that a little strip of backsplash isnt going to turn someone off from buying a house. Would have to see the grey but you need more contrast than the two whites. True black grout can be problematic for staining the tiles too, so thats something to keep in mind if you tiles have any indentations or texture that the grout can sit in. Still, a very pretty look which we love. White grout to match DalTile rittenhouse arctic white? Something a little darker than Delores gray but definitely not as dark as charcoal. No, the backsplash probably wouldn't keep someone from buying the house, but it might get you a lower offer. I vote for charcoal. Has anyone used "Avalanche" white grout by Mapei? - Houzz our house is white and grey so the white/cream grout does not work. This vibrant collection offers a wide spectrum of colorful selections from bright hues to neutral, earthy tones. The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. Did 1930s kitchens have white tile with gray grout or did they use white grout that just turned dark by the time we saw it? Has anyone used Snow White grout on white tiles? you may have to do two coats but it works. I have a light gray grout on my floors in my new bathroom with white glossy tiles and it looks great, I love it!! My carpenter who installed them said they were well constructed. That REALLY bothers me every time I go there and have to use that bathroom. Go to HD and ask what the most popular grout color is. I think the only way to change the grout colour is to actually chip it out and re-do it. Go with the gray you will be happy you did! I also asked my SIL who is a pro decorator and she agreed. Good luck! Look on the web or at Home Depot or Lowes (if you have one) at the different products for use on existing grout. Thanks for the visual. the contrast makes the tile look so much better and it goes with the black and white theme you have going on in there. Definitely go with the charcoal. Gives it definition and always looks clean. We invested in in four years ago and love it!! Every little dab that isnt smooth or perfect is obvious. He thought it would be hard to clean the white or any of the light colors. Epoxy grout is our go to when we do white grout in commercial applications, which get WAY more use than your average home tiled area. You could go with the white and then paint it darker if you hate it, too. If you are thinking of white grout with the dove gray, I would take that off the table. Unlike most design posts on the internet, this is truly useful, incredibly useful actually. Uniform consistent color with no efflorescence - Bright White Lightweight for superior handling Fast setting, cures quickly, walkable in four hours View More Details South Loop Store 5 in stock Aisle 37, Bay 009 Text to Me Color: Bright White Bright White Need a closer look? Grey is HUGE right now in decorating. AGREED, Tanya. i think it goes with counter and looks fabulous. Find My Store. I dont care for the white or the charcoal. Hi, I am debating grout colors for a kitchen backsplash right this second. Do not decorate for the next owner. We are in the finishing stages of our kitchen remodel and are trying to decide on grout for our white subway tiles. But, everyone likes something different.. so no wrong answers.. This post has been one of our top Pinterest posts for the past couple of years. MAPEI. is slightly different than Daltile's standard white (0100) and arctic white (0190) colors. Charcoal grout. It may say Snowbound, but trust me, despite what my husband says, it is white. And also pulled this one together with penny tiles, which is another popular contender and very affordable when it comes to renovating: Pure White Grout | Cream Grout | Brown Grout | Black Grout | White Penny Tile | Black Penny Tile. The charcoal would be my second choice if your husband wont do grey. on my main bath. You all are killing it this week with posts on topics Im already considering. Ugh. Me again. I really enjoy reading your blog every day, Thanks for your tireless efforts! It is classic, very affordable, and is something that will never go out of style. You are much better at painting than I am but you encourage me to take on those tired, ugly spaces! It looks too old and not in a good way. This has been the go-to tile for DIY home renovations (and Starbucks locations) for quite some time and for a good reason. The white looks too white with your ivory cabinets. If you rather have a vintage look then consider gray. Delorean grey- safe, still neutral, clean, and goes with just about any paint colors. Personally, I would do the one I like and not worry about resale! If you cant find the exact match, slighty darker will look more sophisticated than slightly lighter. Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. I think bright colored grout canRead more . I love it! The contrast of the Charcoal is perfect. Please let us know the decision. The charcoal. Ooh, please post this when you are done. If you cant match exactly to a light tile, its better to go a tone darker than lighter. Its the best choice given the hardware and countertop. Every time we pick grout in our office, all the designers weigh in grout is 10000 times harder to pick than tile!!! I think it would have been interesting to have each commenter state where they are from. For an off white grout like for my Marmi tile install I prefer Laticrete's Perm A Colour grout. Should we do a little more contrast with Platinum? And still retain its classic look. There is definitely so much more we would love to know! Its easiest if grout matches your backsplash tile. But a light color is a great option for those of you with smaller kitchens or bathrooms as it will make them appear visually larger, even if they arent. Thanks! My daughter has white subway tile with white grout and I think its really pretty. However, if you want to go with a safer choice, I would go with the Delorean Grey. Grout Color Selector - CUSTOM Building Products Happy to DM you a picture on IG. This was so helpful. Keep it light. But I couldnt even get him to try it yesterday {maybe he will give it a go today?}. I recognise the black brick with white tile photos although the source from which you have taken them is unattributed. It gives it just enough of a pop. Color: White #5000. I kept thinking how beautiful it would be with blue grout. I love the charcoal, but for resale purposes, make the HH do a sample of the DeLorean Gray and see what he thinks. White looks like bathroom tile to me. Im a high contrast type of girl so I would be really tempted by the white tile/black grout combo as well as the black tile/white grout combo. Does anyone have a super light gray or bone colored grout with white tiles? She goes into some detail about the mesh. A type of white that's slightly darker than bright white. I like the charcoal too It provides the best definition and showcases the pattern/texture of the tile. The charcoal, in my own humble opinion, looks like mildewed grout to me. Custom Arctic White has a subtle grey tint and appears to be the coolest white grout of all under LED lighting commonly found in bathrooms and under-cabinet lighting in kitchens. At least for me, it gives the look more character because of the contrasting color (against the white). This may sound weird but it really works. I would do one of the whites and maybe the gray. I think a medium gray, possibly DeLorean Gray would look nice. So this isnt the last stop.}. Snow White or Bright White Grout - Houzz Plant your feet and insist. The article is just the right length and the pictures are very helpful. True, you should not paint the whole house in lavender even if it is your favorite color. I vote charcoal, too. I used it myself in our house and it looks wonderful. Pure White is the brightest white grout and Jet Black is the darkest black grout on the market today. It is too harsh and the whites are not working at all. As you said this is not an all inclusive blog, so unless you are going for a specific design look using grout my suggestion is match the grout to the color of the tile ( by squinting your eyes til the grout disappears sitting next to the tile, also works trying to match paint color to an other material or existing paint you dont want to change). thanks! First, if you havent heard of polyurethane grout, look into it. We wanted to keep this mini kitchen update just that, MINI. Delorean grey! Since I did an inset cubby with the same penny hex- the grey seemed like the best option. https://images.app.goo.gl/5ZbA57kDFdkueMtR9. If you do a contrasting grout every little flaw (and there will be some, even with a professional) will be highlighted. Just paint the grout with grout colorant. Delorean grey it will expand your wall paint options, versus the black that will limit. And if you like this whole Post We Never Published thing, check out our first one Mixing Pattern & Textures in Fashion (And Home), Opening Photo Credits: Photo by Tessa Neustadt | From: My Kitchen Design A Year Later: Lots To Love & Some Regrets, Im so glad this post made it to the blog. It might look great! So as of last night, here are the three choices so far: What I need from YOU: Your honest opinion based on the following facts: This isnt our dream home {but we do LOVE the area}. It still feels light but is less resistant to stain as you mention (and Emily mentions this too), and also you dont have it leaning cream/beige which our clients just havent been as in to lately. Ultimately I would want to give more specifics like, when using white tile you should use ________ color from ______ brand, and Id give you real takeaway instead of just choose the right grout. Anyway, I didnt feel like there was enough value in this post. I with your HH no, no , and no on the charcoal. Kindest regards, Dale. The existing bathroom in our current house went with cream/beige square tiles and chocolate (poop!) I always check out pictures on Pinterest and Houzz when I have to make a decision like yours and it helps me figure it out. But I need to qualify my answer by saying I have never had tile so no idea about the stains and such. In my bathroom I chose marble penny hex tile. I prefer the look of white, but I also know how hard it is to keep wht grout clean. The charcoal is way too dark. NOT white!! The charcoal looked very dark until you showed the sample behind the sinkI think it sets off everything nicely. So just in case you might have missed this one and are in the tiling stage of your renovation we hope it helps. Iv love your advice. The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic, you can simply use a matching grout. Our bathroom has white grout on the floor, and I regularly (every few months) have to use a white grout pen to paint it or it looks so gross and dirty. My daughter just had a bathroom put in in her basement and they used the charcoal grout. I feel they really need a contrast. I splurged and went with the stain resistant grout. based on your countertops and hardware, I would go with charcoal. A favorite of artists and designers. Kelly Wearstler of course. Delorean Gray I have elongated matte subway tiles with a gray between Charcoal and your Delorean and we love it and get so many compliments. We almost took it all down and started over. I always suggest doing a mock up board if you are unsure of grout colours. We did the charcoal with white tile. They complimented it (and lightened it up) with a white and light wood vanity which helps both tiles and patterns work well together as the grout is not competing with the tile, but just adding texture and depth to it. Id say that unless youre very sure that its what you want, and youre going with high-end finishes, DO NOT DO BROWN GROUT. As for staining I dont have a problem with white grout currently on my kitchen backsplash so I am not sure what everyone is talking about with having to paint it or take care of it so religiously. Ick! Its what I have with my subway tile and its perfect. Learn how your comment data is processed. I recently spent the better part of two days scrubbing and sealing the cream colored grout in my kitchen and bathrooms yuck! So glad youre saying this is working! White or off white works fine. Download our selection chart to find yours! i can google, of course, just love using inspiration off your page more since i know it will be better curated than a google search!!! Thats just what my eye sees. Good Luck. The gray adds depth, hides stains too. White on white makes me think of bathroom tile. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I dont know why I like it so much as Im generally drawn to cooler colors across the board. So excited for you! for pricing and availability. The white is pretty, but very pedestrian. Snow white. Wish I had this info 3 months ago. Yes if you were going for a great individual expression you could use the charcoal but for resale purposes stick with the snow white. You may find where its from at the link. We have unusually dark brown limestone floors and dark wood work (1930s house) and wanted to keep things warm. QuartzLock 2 is my favorite. I prefer a much paler color that is not white. I think I would prefer the grey. Last but not least, black with brown, this is not an easy combo to find but if you look at the awesome kitchen below, its a pretty great one. Its a middle of the road, wont ever look dirty and shouldnt be a huge conversation piece to buyers during their walk through. It will accentuate/define the tiles, without being too harsh, which really I think the charcoal is just too harsh in my opinion. Been there done that! I think grey or dark looks dirty and industrial, but thats just one gals opinion! If you splash something on the whites (spaghetti sauce), itll be really hard to get white again and itll drive you crazy. You have what sounds like a lovely and cohesive color scheme and a light to medium grey would look splendid. The Charcoal is too dark but I think dialing charcoal back a shade or two would be great. Your cabinets are CREAM and the subway tile is WHITE something needs to marry those two, IMO. The Home Depot Restore Bright White (Daltile labels this color RE15.) Also I agree that I have never had a problem cleaning my white grout either. The pe, Keeping busy here at the @fairislestudio dyeing wo, Another beautiful sunset here at the @FairIsleStud, A few pictures from todays walk. Not white, not light gray. I get that. I LOVE the Charcoal!!!!!!! (The one you didnt show us might be just the compromise you need), I would vote for the It is an expensive grout, but it never needs sealing and it is very stain resisitant . But it would be tough to paint over that charcoal! Arctic White Rectangle. I really love the way it looks and has held up (Being ready-mixed it was easy to use, too.) period. Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout - Arctic White, 6.8 lb | Home . I know I am in the minority but I hate the charcoal. Ill be blunt: White grout is from the DEVIL! Either white will show every speck of food, grease etc. It seems the HH and I are at a bit of an impasse and I may just have to go away for the weekend because I want to scream. Thanks. We have Carrara honed countertops, white chantilly lace be shakers cabs and splurged on Archive white subway tile from waterworks and are trying to decide on a white grout. Ive never used it but someday I want to have the right house for it. Color Code: 0190. Agreed x2. Its complimentary! Agree. I have a large white glass tile and the only bright white I can find has a bit of cream in it. And frankly, if you were going to do white on white, may as well of just painted the whole wall white. Better, because it wasnt white white and although you cant tell from this photo it did give the spaces between the tiles a wee bit of depth. The snow white is your best choice, something you wont tire of in years to come. It also seals it so you wont have to worry about the toothbrush again. Ha! And Emily, I think youre underestimating these reject posts. I bet they all have a lot of value! So white that I told him is looked like someone smeared white frosting on the backsplash. But I have 2 kids running around a yard full of red clay and mud and chicken poop.and I have been there and done that with light colored grout and/or white tile on the floor before, and no way do I care to keep a houseful of white grout super clean for the rest of my days! Main cabinet/counter- dark gray counter with white cabinet. Shot in the dark but where did you purchase that blue and white container that holds your wooden spoons in the first picture? But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. That being said EPOXY grout can solve your dirty white grout issues. The Difference Grout Color Can Make To Your Tiles The white does nothing to define the tiles. Both of you want this project to come to an end Im guessing him even more than you so choose something that you both can be satisfied with. Among the most popular options in the white tile category we have the subway tile. Ive been watching home improvement shows and you can see every imperfection in the grout lines with such a contrast. The white is just too much white. Charcoal is a bit to close to black, but fine as nd classic. I used a blend of Silver Gray and Natural Gray on my floors, with Silver Gray on the bathroom walls. Any advice is most welcome!! Good luck. Thanks to you and the team for all your hard work, always. The sizes 2" x 8.5", 4.25"x4.25"; 3"x6"; 6"x6"; 4.25" x 8.25" have Spacers. The grout in the photos, above and below, look slightly darker more like a really light gray which is a good idea if you dont think you can handle it when your white grout gets dirty. It will play off the kitchen hardware as well. Custom Building Products Prism #640 Arctic White 17 lb. Grout PG64017T That white grout does always get dirty in spots so eventually Im going to go charcoal there. I used grey in a bathroom and hated it. Love this post and love all the comments I moved into a house that I thought had grey grout kitchen tiles but haha, if I scrub enough it comes up white. Also, is the dark grout going to be effected by cleaning products? I saw a photo of a Moorish-shaped tile on a kitchen backsplash. Im in the clear minority, but I say an emphatic no to the dark grey and charcoal. YES! (The ones for painting on existing grout.) Also doing alavendar tile backsplash in the kitchen (tile is 80 yrs old) with gray grout. A bright white would be the better bet or I do really like the platinum, However I also like the rolling fog and the Cape Gray, Bright white or Silver shadow grout (epoxy laticrete). in any event, thanks for this helpful post! We used white subway tile and charcoal grout. (There were so many complications with this contractor I was afraid to ask them to re-grout for fear more problems would occur). My tile wasnt white, it was green but I plan on using it with white tile in the shower which is my next project. Ive had both light and dark grout and i would NEVER do light grout again. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And I am going to use the same combo in my bathroom remodel. The whites are too sterile and boring! Very flexible and solid material for wall installation. At least try the grayotherwise you may pass up the perfect compromise! Keep doing them! Id never go with white grout unless its someplace that isnt exposed to dirt. If you want a really gorgeous, but dramatic look, you need to go with the charcoal. I chose all wood with fully extend and soft closure. Is there a way to lighten grout? Go team charcoal! Because it will. Now that it is installed you best get used to it. There are three conversations surrounding grout and they center on color, spacing, and visual impact. Order a sample for $2.99 Order Sample Pickup at Moses Lake Delivering to Pickup For what its worth, we have a white marble herringbone back splash with white grout. Until the 1980s, there were only two choices when it came to grout: white or grey. I think charcoal or Delorean. We were shocked at first too, but then we realized that grout is not something most people spend time thinking about until they are about to renovate their beautiful new kitchen or bathroom with their beautiful new tile. He not only dislikes the color, but thinks its going to be a total mess to use. Its a dark sage-y brown. Love it! It blends well with counter and hardware. White subway tile {however you may feel about it} in a 1920s house is keeping with the original feel/style of the house. Bleached Wood. So my question is: what is cost/process to re-grout, and what labor is involved? Very best wishes to you on your new kitchen! But since you might sell some day just ask a realtor. Yesterday was grouting day for my light green glass backsplash tile. Be sure to seal the countertops before grouting the walls as the grouting process can stain the marble. I vote charcoal. Something that translates much easier to all decor styles, not just 1920s style. It seems like the gray is a good compromise!
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