I put some porcelain tiles that looks like marble into our old bathroom and decided on medium gray grout. Me again. See our color card for truest color representation. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thank you for supporting One Hundred Dollars a Month. Soif someone was putting marble everywhere, a light or white grout with the marble is actually the most practical because then it makes the marble easier to clean. Thats just what my eye sees. It also helps the shape of the tile stand out more, which I like. I kept thinking how beautiful it would be with blue grout. I used it myself in our house and it looks wonderful. The house is by Melbourne architect Clare Cousins http://clarecousins.com.au/projects/brick-house/ #2 Delorean Gray Can I ask.how they fixed the misplaced grout colors? Basically I had to listen to him say what a mess it was going to make while he paced back and forth around the kitchen and out to the garage and back with his hands in the air ranting like a total nutter for about 2 hours. go to home depot and get grout colorant (or amazon). So, what is your favorite combo? I like the charcoal, but would love to see the delorean grey. Its the best choice given the hardware and countertop. Arctic White. Main cabinet/counter- dark gray counter with white cabinet. Mocking up like daisychain suggests is a great idea. AND LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY - WE PROMISE ITS SUPER COOL. Can anyone share where Emilys cabinet mesh is from?! (A quick online search revealed that this can happen with dark colored grouts, and is a problem for professional installers, as well.) Sorry MavisI gotta go with the white. I always lean to white on white but I can see the sense in a grey and the less stained appearance that will result. However, if you want to go with a safer choice, I would go with the Delorean Grey. Go to HD and ask what the most popular grout color is. I have a light gray grout on my floors in my new bathroom with white glossy tiles and it looks great, I love it!! We just did ours last winter and LOVE it. We did the charcoal with white tile. How wonderful! White is hard to keep clean and looks washed out. Something that translates much easier to all decor styles, not just 1920s style. Prism Snow White in the right column has the most pronounced beige tint on the board. But sometimes its not. What do you think about the grout paints out there. I would try the gray or snow white, I do not like the dark contrast. White, too blah. This Brick Arctic color 14.63" W x 12.12" L brick joint, rectified, glass mosaic sheet looks very modern in person! This stuff keeps me up at night, drying out my eyes searching the internet. Need the contrast. Id go with the charcoal. For what its worth I am not a realtor, but love the help we received from ours. I struggled w/ that! I just think it would be better for resale, and if someone else wants to change the color, cant they re grout it? 2nd choice would be gray. We didnt want to worry about white grout getting dirty and gray wouldnt have fit at all. Also, is the dark grout going to be effected by cleaning products? Have you seen/liked gray grout with white tile? Yes, I know its on the backsplash, but it can still get stained. You might be overthinking this one since it sounds like youll be moving again. Charcoal pops the hardware on the cabinets, but your choice is what matters. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. Could you do a post on FLOOR tile/grout. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. Snow white is my vote. So glad youre saying this is working! Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. You have what sounds like a lovely and cohesive color scheme and a light to medium grey would look splendid. 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. What I am looking for is a safe bet. Order a sample for $2.99 Order Sample Pickup at Moses Lake Delivering to Pickup Love it! Does it look more grey than Bright White. Keep it light. At least try the grayotherwise you may pass up the perfect compromise! At least for me, it gives the look more character because of the contrasting color (against the white). Our realtor recommended the dark grout as the popular option for the type of buyer (age and demographic) we were looking to market to, but I personally could not have lived in the house with it. And second the question re: floor + wall- why go different? Find My Store. There are chunks of white tile in betwen all that dark grout!! Especially if you have hardwater over time we have had some whitish gray spots on our kitchen floor. A favorite of artists and designers. White grout is horrible find and use. Charcoal ALL THE WAY. Another commenter talked about dove color grout, and I like it for a grey. The brown might be my favorite of all of them, and Im not a brown loving person at all. This may sound weird but it really works. While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. Also I agree that I have never had a problem cleaning my white grout either. 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. Have you founds it easier to clean? NOT white. would have loved to see more pictures of white tile with off-white grout or varying shades of gray grout, for those of us who dont want pure white but dont like the black look either. 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}. Do not decorate for the next owner. Ill be blunt: White grout is from the DEVIL! An extensive range of co-ordinated bright and matte glazed basic designer colours in seven sizes with a selection of bright glazed Accent Colours. I love the drawers and so does my husband. I like the charcoal but I would go with the snow white because hubby has to live there, too, and you love him. White on white makes me think of bathroom tile. 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 . Among the most popular options in the white tile category we have the subway tile. the white, and off white- wont last long.keeping grout clean so it is true to its color just wont happen, no matter how hard you try. I prefer a much paler color that is not white. I totally agree all those LINES everywhere from the cabinets already. Id go grey or charcoal. I just did this for a bathroom-large white subway and medium grey grout using a 1/16 spacer. Im sure you picked a grout color already , I used Dorelean gray on white subway tile in kitchen 4 years ago and it looks great perfect contrast and looks brand new still no stains, Your email address will not be published. The charcoal is too much contrast. You love the charcoal and he loves the white. Keep doing them! The charcoal ties the whole kitchen together. Cant wait to see the finished backsplash. I vote for charcoal color. Ugh. 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!!! Labor intensive but east to do. They are impossible to keep clean. Im sure it will look great no matter what you decide! Arctic White Square. The dove with dove is definitely the safer choice. period. They are called Harmony. We have unusually dark brown limestone floors and dark wood work (1930s house) and wanted to keep things warm. The white is pretty, but very pedestrian. Also used light gray grout with white tile. Nope. I think it makes such a difference on the finished look as you have clearly shown. Charcoal grout. I cant give you specifics, because your grout color is dependent almost completely on your tile and your kitchen or bath design. I just did grey subway tiles and went with charcoal. I love the charcoal, but for resale purposes, make the HH do a sample of the DeLorean Gray and see what he thinks. This has been the go-to tile for DIY home renovations (and Starbucks locations) for quite some time and for a good reason. White subway tile {however you may feel about it} in a 1920s house is keeping with the original feel/style of the house. I think I would prefer the grey. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Gives it definition and always looks clean. Please let us know the decision. My tile wasnt white, it was green but I plan on using it with white tile in the shower which is my next project. You could go with the white and then paint it darker if you hate it, too. Would have to see the grey but you need more contrast than the two whites. It might look great! We love it! Its yellowed and stained over the years. The charcoal looks like filthy grout. No to both whites. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Your tile material should not matter as long as you keep the grout paint off of the tile. I am doing an entire room off my kitchen in white 3 by 6 subway with gray grout. Kelly Wearstler of course. And Emily, I think youre underestimating these reject posts. I bet they all have a lot of value! here is a bathroom I tiled in cararra and used delorean grey 9on the walls and on the floor) . Which to be honest I am usually not a fan of unless it is done very well (like this version) and the rest of the space stays pretty neutral. I highly recommend because the gray resists staining better than white, but its not as jarring as the black grout against the white tile. I think probably socioeconomic groups choose differently. Color: White #5000. We hate it so much that were going to have all the tile and grout painted white as a temporary fix (out of money from kitchen and other bathroom remodel \_()_/). AGREED, Tanya. It looks better than the other two to me. I think we used platinum, but it's been a while and I can't really remember. With all the cool tile shapes out there right now I feel like the grout joint is having a moment. Personalize your space with the MAPEI grout color collections Download full color palette Complete line Products Type SERENE 01 Alabaster 101 Rain 102 Mint 103 Cobblestone 104 Timberwolf 38 Avalanche 77 Frost 93 Warm Gray TRADITIONAL 00 White 02 Pewter 107 Iron 14 Biscuit 19 Pearl Gray 27 Silver 39 Ivory 94 Straw NATURAL 06 Harvest 105 Driftwood But, everyone likes something different.. so no wrong answers.. I was going to say charcoal before, but seeing the picture makes me say gray. The whites will be a pain to keep white. I like them all (maybe the charcoal best) but I think you should let the HH choose. 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. Beautiful!!. This was so helpful. Good luck. This bathroom went with a black on black scheme on the walls and it really works. I would use a gray that is about 50% lighter than the Delorean gray. The photos are very inspirational and I might even say this post is slightly life-changing . If you do a contrasting grout every little flaw (and there will be some, even with a professional) will be highlighted. Its working, but its added weeks to our bathroom renovation. 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. Look on the web or at Home Depot or Lowes (if you have one) at the different products for use on existing grout. Also doing alavendar tile backsplash in the kitchen (tile is 80 yrs old) with gray grout. Let us all know what your final choice is. Very flexible and solid material for wall installation. Is there a way to lighten grout? Every time we pick grout in our office, all the designers weigh in grout is 10000 times harder to pick than tile!!! Good luck. Definitely go with the charcoal. The charcoal looks great with the countertops. Charcoal or grey. The contrast is beautiful in my opinion. The perfect medium between black and white grout thats a bit softer than both. Ick! It also seals it so you wont have to worry about the toothbrush again. Impossible to keep it like it starts out. All white kitchen. I long for a more modern look with bigger tiles and thinner grout lines mostly for the practicality of it all. Wont show stains like white or light grout, I really like the black! More modern. I also prefer a lighter grout on white tile, but I think Id have to learn more toward bone/cream grout, just for the cleaning factor. Thanks for publishing this! Is there an online app you could use with a wide shot of your kitchen to play with the grout colors to see what each looks like in the larger picture? I dont know why I like it so much as Im generally drawn to cooler colors across the board. Go with the gray you will be happy you did! . Your email address will not be published. I would echo the not white options though. Asked for grey grout exactly matching the lightest shade of gray in the tile contractors interpretation was a very dark gray. The edging on your cabinets makes distinct lines. I like the charcoal too I did charcoal grout on the white weave-pattern floor, and Snow White on the green subway tile. I can't wait to see your pictures!!! DeLorean for sure. The contrast just was too much and like I said, despite my hubbys very best try, those imperfections shined. I vote delorian grey. Take a look at the kitchen reveal posts. We did a dark grout with white tile in a quick kitchen reno before resale and my husband (who is very handy and does almost all our home projects) had a very hard time working with it. I am far from a interior decorator but I would go with the white. It provides the best definition and showcases the pattern/texture of the tile. grout, and it looks awful and dated and NEVER CLEAN. Although you didnt do a sample of it, Id probably be on Team DeLorean Gray. disagree on the white grout. It really makes the tiles look great!! Happy to DM you a picture on IG. Charcoal is fine I dont love or hate it and I doubt it would be a deal breaker to the next buyer. Emily, this is super helpful! Kitchen faucet - additional options like Waterstone and Waterworks. Yes my grout it sealed so not sure if that makes a huge difference. But maybe charcoal grout isnt for everyone. putting white grout w/carrara marble looks off. My male friend is 67 and chose charcoal, too. Snow white. I also asked my SIL who is a pro decorator and she agreed. You would have to be a really big splatterer to stain grout on the wallsright? This kitchen above went with the traditional subway tile, but paired it with a black grout. I forgot to mention, it is a pain while doing it because its so dark so cleanup was not fun but I do love how it looks. White will not set well with the next person most likely since it will get dirty even if you clean it for them. Lol my hubby does that little rant with me sometimes too when it comes to house stuff and then he starts saying whatever you want whatever you want but its really NOT what he wants this too shall pass good luck. I just think it would be muddy and the Charcoal is definitely C R I S P ! My friend did that, with classic white subway tiles, and it looks fab! The white washes out like you said looks like frosting smeared on the backsplash, the dark is such a contrast that every imperfection shows. I think thats what you need. Your kitchen sounds so pretty! 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. I havent cleaned my white grout in my white subway tile in the 4 1/2 years Ive had this house and it never looks dirty. The grey would work as well. I love how the charcoal emphasizes the subway tiles. Custom's poly blend grout has a color named #381 bright white, which is very close to Dal's product. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. 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.) The link to the photo source is below the photo. , Id also love to get more Gray Guidancelike reference images of white tile with white grout and black grout like you did but also nineteen different shades of gray in between for comparison, like maybe one reference image photoshopped to show how they all read differently in the same space. The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. Again, it is a very specific look which makes it a little less timeless than the other two, but when done well it can work and brings a graphic element to the space. And still retain its classic look. The guy who laid our additions tile was fussing about us not going with white. I basically cant stand looking at it. Ive had both light and dark grout and i would NEVER do light grout again. Tbh, cleaning asaide, i think it shows off the tiles to greater effect. I would stick with the safe bet and use white. There is too much grey being used in housing today and it is a color that many people dislike. the contrast makes the tile look so much better and it goes with the black and white theme you have going on in there. Great compromise between the other two options. I like the contrast with your drawer handles and knobs. Im terrified of making a wrong decision because Im never doing this again! The sizes 2" x 8.5", 4.25"x4.25"; 3"x6"; 6"x6"; 4.25" x 8.25" have Spacers. The pe, Keeping busy here at the @fairislestudio dyeing wo, Another beautiful sunset here at the @FairIsleStud, A few pictures from todays walk. The white and off-white are definitely out, but the charcoal is a bit much for me. I think I would go with light gray grout (or whatever will blend in the most with your backsplash tile). The Charcoal is too dark but I think dialing charcoal back a shade or two would be great. is slightly different than Daltile's standard white (0100) and arctic white (0190) colors. 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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. Sie knnen nicht notwendige Cookies ber Einstellungen verwalten ablehnen. The charcoal is striking in my opinion and much more there. With white youll also see more staining from water. Delorean gray or Charcoal.