Wish I could attach a photo. Your kitchen sounds so pretty! agree about mixing the two different materials. here is a bathroom I tiled in cararra and used delorean grey 9on the walls and on the floor) . But, everyone likes something different.. so no wrong answers.. The HH liked this one. There are three conversations surrounding grout and they center on color, spacing, and visual impact. A grey would work, too, but adds another color ( though super minimally). I used a blend of Silver Gray and Natural Gray on my floors, with Silver Gray on the bathroom walls. The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic, you can simply use a matching grout. Delorean grey it will expand your wall paint options, versus the black that will limit. I want that tile to sing! Your husband obviously had a very *strong* reaction to the idea of using charcoal grout. My vote is for the charcoal.It looks great in your kitchen with the hardware. 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If your tiles are not exactly straight or the spaces not even, then using a darker grout will make them stand out like a sore thumb. Im glad you published this. Good luck. I have white grout with cornflower blue tile in my bathroom. Thank you for this post, very useful . A tone-on-tone job is much more forgiving, and something a lot of people can DIY. So excited for you! At least try the grayotherwise you may pass up the perfect compromise! I have noticed in recent houae hunting certain trends for different ages of sellers. White subway tile {however you may feel about it} in a 1920s house is keeping with the original feel/style of the house. I vote charcoal. Definitely Charcoal! I love the drawers and so does my husband. The grey would be easier to keep clean than white, but not so stark as the dark + whiteand not so reminiscent of gas station bathroom floors. putting white grout w/carrara marble looks off. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. I like them all (maybe the charcoal best) but I think you should let the HH choose. In a simpler design though, where I want something else center stage I would definitely turn down the contrast knob. There are chunks of white tile in betwen all that dark grout!! Go to HD and ask what the most popular grout color is. DEFINITELY Grey or Charcoal. I would do one of the whites and maybe the gray. Required fields are marked *. It was done in 2013 and my only issue is that I didnt carry the tile over on to the other walls. #2 Delorean Gray I would echo the not white options though. I hated it. No, the backsplash probably wouldnt keep someone from buying the house, but it might get you a lower offer. on my main bath. The realtor convinced us to leave it and the home did sell within a few days on the market (near Seattle) but I would shy away from ever attempting it again. In case you still arent sure we created these little cheat sheets to help you next time you have to make some serious grout decisions. I love the charcoal. Happy to DM you a picture on IG. Its easy as you just use a paint brush and its much more forgiving than trying to grout dark and messing up the lines. So, this was helpful to me. Not a different combo than what you show, but I LOVE the black tile bathroom that Jenny finished in the cabin project she worked on: http://littlegreennotebook.com/2017/01/juniper-studio-the-shop-bathroom-and-bunkroom.html/. Used bright white grout. Now there are endless colorseven metallic and glitter are available. White, too blah. 384. Charcoal pops the hardware on the cabinets, but your choice is what matters. Ooh, please post this when you are done. Theres a dove grout that is really popular. No white grout. I vote charcoal, too. . Now when you go with a black tile and a white grout you are going to see that visually (like with white tile and black grout) things start looking a bit busier and you do make out the shapes of the tiles more so than you would if it was all tonal. Go team charcoal! We wanted to get rid of the clunky yellow tile, yellow walls and really just refresh the house without going overboard. She used it in the coolest modern way possible in this bathroom below. Husbands! Its the best choice given the hardware and countertop. While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. He thought it would be hard to clean the white or any of the light colors. 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. Need the contrast. A dark gray that matches your countertops will also look awesome, but I did a white hex tile with black grout.It gets many compliments, it looks awesome, but it is visually busy, so it is something I think about and may get sick of in the future. So white that I told him is looked like someone smeared white frosting on the backsplash. I would stick with the safe bet and use white. 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. Well worth doing it works. I took photos but wasnt sure how to send them. The white washes out like you said looks like frosting smeared on the backsplash, the dark is such a contrast that every imperfection shows. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. However, if you want to go with a safer choice, I would go with the Delorean Grey. It is a mess when you are applying it and you think you are never going to get it cleaned off the tile but it looks great when done. 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. Especially with grout used with colorful ceramic floor tiles or colored tiles, not just black and white tiles. Like it hasnt been cleaned in decades dirty. Color: White #5000. The grey blends seamlessly. Thanks for the blogI agree that Custom Sisal Rugs is a practical and elegant flooring solution. However it would not stop me from buying the house if I were looking for a house of that size in that area. Not too dark and not too light. Good luck! Deloreon grey ! Be sure to seal the countertops before grouting the walls as the grouting process can stain the marble. Striking and so lovely. I like it. Ask me how I know. Ive had to go back and scrub each grout line with a q-tip soaked in vinegar to remove the haze. The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. I vote for spending quite a bit of political capital in trying the delorean grey. NOT white. Andrea, I wouldnt dream of using anything other than a grey colored grout. You all are killing it this week with posts on topics Im already considering. Since I did an inset cubby with the same penny hex- the grey seemed like the best option. Charcoal grout. Grey just adds another color and white is lovely for a bathroom. Another commenter talked about dove color grout, and I like it for a grey. Can anyone share where Emilys cabinet mesh is from?! I would try the gray or snow white, I do not like the dark contrast. Sorry! At least for me, it gives the look more character because of the contrasting color (against the white). Good Luck. 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. Id be interested in your take on some of the newer brightly colored grouts, like who can get away with that in what type of kitchen or bathroom? We are mid kitchen reno and I know at some point our contractor will make us choose the grout. A blend of lightweight recycled glass and fine aggregate sand allows for a smooth consistency that is easy to spread and clean. You love the charcoal and he loves the white. Might be something to think about for my fellow white grout lovers! With all the cool tile shapes out there right now I feel like the grout joint is having a moment. The Delorean gray would make for a more subtle pattern with the backsplash. you may have to do two coats but it works. I think the CHARCOAL looks really sharp and sets off the white tile while tying in with the dark hardware. Charcoal or grey. It sounds like your island is kind of the star so you dont want the walls to be too busy. Try grey today and I think youll both be pleased! {Remember, we bought this house because our last house sold unexpectedly and it was a better option than renting given that we only had 3 weeks to find a house. Fight it out, sister. The rapid setting formula results in high early strength and dense joints for the highest stain resistance in grout joints up to 1/2". I like that. Charcoal- easier to not show dirt and adds a pop but that said will the colour stand up to time and wear n tear of the cleaning one has with a backsplash- I would look at reviews and seal the 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. As someone who has migraines, the charcoal is tough to live with. The charcoal is too much contrast. Arctic White. I struggled w/ that! Main cabinet/counter- dark gray counter with white cabinet. I would use the white. Although you didnt do a sample of it, Id probably be on Team DeLorean Gray. AND LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY - WE PROMISE ITS SUPER COOL. And for resale, Id stick with pale grey or a white shade. If you arent one that is bothered by things being not perfect then the charcoal would give you the good contrast. No to both whites. The comments speak for themselvesgrout post for the win! You could go with the white and then paint it darker if you hate it, too. Keep doing them! I was thinking that gray grout looked like NYC subways, black grout like the London Underground and white grout like the Paris Metro, but a quick look at photos shows examples of all three colors of grout in all three cities. What a tough decision! Delorean grey . I like the Charcoal with your countertops and I think it gives some definition to the tiles. My thoughts on the charcoal for your kitchen: Your tiles are on the smaller end so your grout will play a larger role in the final outcome. Timeless bright white subway wall tile Ceramic tile for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom and shower walls Pair it with coordinating white mosaic and wall tile View More Details Color/Finish: Bright White Approximate Tile Size: 3x6 3x6 Pack Size: case Need a closer look? The charcoal or grey both look nice, and more practical for people who actually cook in their kitchen. And whoever is doing the most cooking should be able to choose . This was so helpful. I suspect its only super mod poppy places that arent my home at all though. Gives it definition and always looks clean. carrara white is a grayish white. Its easiest if grout matches your backsplash tile. 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. Any chance of adding a grey grout option to these subway & penny tile photos? It blends well with counter and hardware. I prefer a much paler color that is not white. But I dont know how the gray looks. The dark grout breaks everything up and is distracting: Oh look!
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