Grey is nice but too trendy. Husbands! The charcoal is too much contrast. Ive been painting all my grout. Its effectively like strobe lights to my brain. He not only dislikes the color, but thinks its going to be a total mess to use. Charcoal grout. It's up to you to you to decide if they're close enough to be acceptable, but of the two Daltile colors, 0100 is actually closer to RE15 . 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. Grout Joint Recommendation: 1/16" Manufacturer Advisory: All tile is measured by the DCOF AcuTestTM method. #44 - Bright White #45 - Raven #46 - Quarry Red #52 - Toasted Almond #53 - Twilight Blue #56 - Desert Khaki #57 - Hot Cocoa #58 - Terra Cotta #59 - Espresso #60 - Dusty Grey At least try the grayotherwise you may pass up the perfect compromise! White looks too blah. White Tile with White Grout: The ever-popular combo that may seem boring when we type it out, but in reality is classic, timeless and gives any room a clean updated look. Ooh, please post this when you are done. Let us all know what your final choice is. White looks like bathroom tile to me. . Please write back and let me know how everything is coming along. You all are killing it this week with posts on topics Im already considering. Does anyone have a super light gray or bone colored grout with white tiles? Be sure to seal the countertops before grouting the walls as the grouting process can stain the marble. Im in the clear minority, but I say an emphatic no to the dark grey and charcoal. I think the CHARCOAL looks really sharp and sets off the white tile while tying in with the dark hardware. Until the 1980s, there were only two choices when it came to grout: white or grey. We have unusually dark brown limestone floors and dark wood work (1930s house) and wanted to keep things warm. Maybe the lighter grey? : ). I vote for the charcoal. What do you get when you mix the two? I would go with the Delorean grey. I dont want to spend my time scrubbing tiles with a toothbrush, so I am saving to replace them. As everyone who has lived with old floor tile knows, when grout ages it will end up a dull dirt color, so if you can be content with something close to that from the start on your floors, you will save yourself some grief. Can I ask.how they fixed the misplaced grout colors? Maybe your HH will listen to a guy! {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. 384. This may sound weird but it really works. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, the dark grout will highlight all the imperfections in the tile installation (inconsistent grout spacing, chips in the tile, tiles sticking out from the wall farther than others). White is hard to keep clean and looks washed out. If you rather have a vintage look then consider gray. Charcoal pops the hardware on the cabinets, but your choice is what matters. White will show stains. Has anyone had issues with their black grout turning grey or white after drying? To me the Snow White is reading creamy. Definitely Charcoal!! It might look great! Since I did an inset cubby with the same penny hex- the grey seemed like the best option. Anythning other then white looks dirty to me. Im glad you published this. The charcoal looks nice but maybe if your thinking resale gray would be best. The reason that we didnt publish it originally is because I felt that just saying, black grout looks busier but more dramatic than white grout isnt enough of a lesson. Form or function? Im team snow white. Snow white. I have noticed in recent houae hunting certain trends for different ages of sellers. Would have to see the grey but you need more contrast than the two whites. While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. There's some graying to it. This looks like it may be brown grout with black tile. Custom's poly blend grout has a color named #381 bright white, which is very close to Dal's product. I dont know that white on white or gray on gray would ever be something youd tire of. Cant wait to see the finished kitchen. We have something closest to the Delorian grey with white tile in our bathroom and I like that it is softer than the charcoal but easier to keep clean than white. AND LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY - WE PROMISE ITS SUPER COOL. Go to HD and ask what the most popular grout color is. Thanks for the blogI agree that Custom Sisal Rugs is a practical and elegant flooring solution. Should we do a little more contrast with Platinum? If you are afraid to commit to gray or black grout, you can grout it white and stain later to a darker color. . I love the charcoal, hate the whites, and figure HH would compromise on the grey? The Delorean gray would make for a more subtle pattern with the backsplash. I like Snow White, the gray looks like its old and dirty. I do like the under cabinet lights and the lights in the cabinets (I still have wood shelves in the lighted cabinets.). For an off white grout like for my Marmi tile install I prefer Laticrete's Perm A Colour grout. My male friend is 67 and chose charcoal, too. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. some of the greys look pale on the chip, but in real life are quite dark. Is there a way to lighten grout? Thats just what my eye sees. Because I would really, REALLY like to wrap this project up and move on the the next one. 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. So white that I told him is looked like someone smeared white frosting on the backsplash. Thx for this! The whites make it look to much like a hospital. It much easier than bending and having a door cabinet.The only thing I would do differently is not get the grates on the glass in the corner top cabinets. I feel sick to my stomach over it. Cant wait to see the finished backsplash. Until now I honestly did not even think about grout. i think it goes with counter and looks fabulous. , 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. . Also I agree that I have never had a problem cleaning my white grout either. And it looks fantastic with marble. get it at home depot or amazon. So this isnt the last stop.}. There are chunks of white tile in betwen all that dark grout!! Charcoal or Delorean gray! Ive had white grout. Arctic White. Love it! If your plans are to be there a while, long enough to enjoy your choices, definitely charcoal! I think you need the contrast. Any advice is most welcome!! White will not set well with the next person most likely since it will get dirty even if you clean it for them. Thickness: . I feel they really need a contrast. This stuff keeps me up at night, drying out my eyes searching the internet. Snow white is my vote. Sie knnen nicht notwendige Cookies ber Einstellungen verwalten ablehnen. Kelly Wearstler of course. For my particular installation, the consensus was that Snow White looked better because it matched the color of the countertop. Im on the light/bright//off white side of this fence. It may have a big impact on color choice. Its complimentary! Have you seen/liked gray grout with white tile? The Home Depot Restore Bright White (Daltile labels this color RE15.) grout, and it looks awful and dated and NEVER CLEAN. I have a large white glass tile and the only bright white I can find has a bit of cream in it. We do delorean gray everywhere, but I bet you could mix the white and charcoal together? 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. Charcoal! 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. 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 Id go with the charcoal. For flooring, Id without a doubt use a dark grout. The house is by Melbourne architect Clare Cousins http://clarecousins.com.au/projects/brick-house/ And just when you thought we were done playing tile matchmaker, lets talk about black 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. The whites are just BORING, not even safe, just boring. What do you think about the grout paints out there. The bright white is too bright but the snow white is very neutral. This has been the go-to tile for DIY home renovations (and Starbucks locations) for quite some time and for a good reason. And your question is what color your grout should be? An extensive range of co-ordinated bright and matte glazed basic designer colours in seven sizes with a selection of bright glazed Accent Colours. And still retain its classic look. Size: 2X8, 4X12 . I would use the soft white or a light grey. My vote is for the charcoal.It looks great in your kitchen with the hardware. If you want a really gorgeous, but dramatic look, you need to go with the charcoal. We did the charcoal with white tile. Personally I like a grey grout that mocks kitchens from the 30's. It may say Snowbound, but trust me, despite what my husband says, it is white. NOT the charcoal, if you are going to resell. The grey blends seamlessly. that is what its for. The charcoal would also enhance the countertop and hardware colors. I did dolorean gray with my white subway tile in the shower and its great. White on white or black on black will save you some significant heartache. My sons house has the pale grey and it is very nice and just a hint of contrast but not overwhelming. Instead of buying more grout are you able to mix the colours you have? I recall that once Martha Stewart Living Magazine suggested gray grout with white tile for a more contemporary version of the cream/brown, but not so harsh as black. But after a very short time I realized it read very YELLOW and dingy, especially as its gotten dirty. Charcoal or grey. So my question is with a large feature island (94), with a gorgeous full movement white based granite counter (White River), with outer lying dark grey counters (Coastal Grey), white cabinets on perimeter, (island cabinets are navy) & Dove grey backsplash, do we choose light grey grout? 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. agree about mixing the two different materials. (And Im from Alabama.). Im sure it will look great no matter what you decide! It looks great with those counters. The perfect medium between black and white grout thats a bit softer than both. My tile wasnt white, it was green but I plan on using it with white tile in the shower which is my next project. I with your HH no, no , and no on the charcoal. That is beautiful subway tile, show it off! But I couldnt even get him to try it yesterday {maybe he will give it a go today?}. For what its worth, we have a white marble herringbone back splash with white grout. Upkeep also is importantas you say, if your white is going to get gray because of traffic or splatters or whatever, maybe its better to just make it gray on purpose. I am absolutely paranoid about it discolouring and it is starting to discolour behind the kitchen sink. 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. I like the charcoal too We nearly got divorced over the cabinet color. They deal with decorating issues all the time. I would go with the grey. Print. I just used Delorean grey and loved it. Main cabinet/counter- dark gray counter with white cabinet. Not white, not light gray. Some of the reps say they are interchangeable. I think either of the two white options are bland and boring while also being a nightmare to keep looking clean. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. The charcoal is way too dark. Ultimate performance cement grout; Uniform . The dark grout breaks everything up and is distracting: Oh look! Fight it out, sister. 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}. https://images.app.goo.gl/5ZbA57kDFdkueMtR9. The white is so 1985! I vote delorian grey. It was huge in the 90s and in the right modern space has always been classic, but different versions of it in various finishes are starting to come back and we are into it. I woke up this morning missing my buddy Chino the Handyman dearly and just for a moment wished we were back in Washington state so I could ask him WHAT GROUT COLOR we should choose for our subway tile. 2020-12-18 20:51:15. I mostly have white grout (in bathroom and in kitchen backsplash) and it really is a pain to clean I wish I would have went a very very light gray or even if white looks better. Its a middle of the road, wont ever look dirty and shouldnt be a huge conversation piece to buyers during their walk through. Grout was orange. It seems like the gray is a good compromise! What I am looking for is a safe bet. I kept thinking how beautiful it would be with blue grout. I vote charcoal, too. Also used light gray grout with white tile. I HATE the grouts colors we just used in our $30k++++ bath renonvations. I used a blend of Silver Gray and Natural Gray on my floors, with Silver Gray on the bathroom walls. #2 Delorean Gray 2nd choice would be gray. putting white grout w/carrara marble looks off. I think grey or dark looks dirty and industrial, but thats just one gals opinion! March 5, 2020 at 8:38 am. It looks better than the other two to me. Charcoal looks dirty to me, like it is old and has been washed a bunch. 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. Is there a way to lighten grout? No, the backsplash probably wouldnt keep someone from buying the house, but it might get you a lower offer. The answer to me is REALLY easy. But honestly, charcoal ties all your dark accents together. Ultracolor Plus FA 1-lb White #5000 All-in-one Sanded Grout. one note: if you are brave enough to try to tile yourself (dont! Maybe like a craftsman. I vote charcoal. And second the question re: floor + wall- why go different? I will say that high-contrast grout requires a PERFECT tile job, since every little grout line is so visible, and its really obvious if some of the tiles are even sliiiightly unevenly spaced. (The ones for painting on existing grout.) YES! In fact, he people who built our house used white grout in the bathroom flooring as well, so I periodically have to paint in there, too. Gives it definition and always looks clean. Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. 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. From wider shots of your kitchen in previous posts, you have some beadboard that makes a vertical stripe. The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. White is the current trend with builders in my area right now. So, what is your favorite combo? I also think if you use 2 different tiles on walls and floors, using the same grout color on both is a good way to tie the 2 tiles together for a more harmonious room. Look at them in different lights at different times of day. Your kitchen sounds so pretty! I have a lot going on in my kitchen so your advice to go lighter will definitely be used. Love your blog Emily! 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. The charcoal is way too dark and the whites are not a good choice. How To Select The Best Grout Color Fusion Pro #9 Natural Gray #10 Antique White #11 Snow White #19 Pewter #52 Tobacco Brown #59 Saddle Brown #60 Charcoal #95 Sable Brown Not too dark and not too light. Every little imperfection stands out. While I do not care for the starkness of the charcoal, the bigger problem with the white tones are the inevitable stains. That being said, considering what different colors of grout can do to your room is a very good thing. The charcoal, in my own humble opinion, looks like mildewed grout to me. Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. Quickview. All of these are Custom building grout colors. And its important to think about what you want and to tell your contractor because otherwise they dont ask and just make the choice for you. Windowless Bathroom Basement Bathroom Bathroom Remodel Idea Bathrooms Remodel Bathroom Ideas Ceramic Subway Tile White Subway Tile Think it ties in wonderfully w/the dark countersnot so fond of the white grouts at all. Big regret! 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. 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. Used bright white grout. thanks! These are good points. I LOVE the Charcoal!!!!!!! Need a contrast and so much easier to keep clean. I wish I had gone with a grey grout in the first place. But thats me. Thx! You should try the Delorean Gray. Grey or Charcoal, the White makes the tile appear to be plastic. So, this was helpful to me. You are you, and if you and DH can come to some agreement, go for itits your home and you both need to be reasonably happy with it. Snow White, for resale value. So, even if darker grout isnt your first choice, it might be better than painting the white grout to keep it white. Great summary! for pricing and availability. Busy patterns wears thin for me. I think thats what you need. The edging on your cabinets makes distinct lines. White on white makes me think of bathroom tile. If you arent one that is bothered by things being not perfect then the charcoal would give you the good contrast. I would echo the not white options though. My tip is to use the same grout colour as they used in the showroom where you fell in love with the tile. The guy who laid our additions tile was fussing about us not going with white. I vote for the charcoal. carrara is not a bright white. Add some fun color elsewhere in your kitchen to add interest and brighten the space. That being said EPOXY grout can solve your dirty white grout issues. Id vote for dark gray not quite as jarring as black. I vote for charcoal. I think we used platinum, but it's been a while and I can't really remember. In the bathtub I continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile. Its a gray but the exact one escapes me. 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. Windowless Bathroom Grouted shower walls - daltile arctic white subways, bright white grout. 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. Keep it light. Mount Carmel, IL. I realize you have white tiles, but here's what I did. The charcoal is striking in my opinion and much more there. It is too harsh and the whites are not working at all. Why use same color for both? It really makes the tiles look great!! The charcoal looks old and not in a good way to me. With all the cool tile shapes out there right now I feel like the grout joint is having a moment. Now that it is installed you best get used to it. It would be interesting to see how the grey differs from the charcoal. A charcoal gray would look too harsh with white subway tile. FWIW the whitest white grout is Avalanche by Mapei. Theres a dove grout that is really popular. We have brown grout with regular white subway tile, and it looks great. White subway tile {however you may feel about it} in a 1920s house is keeping with the original feel/style of the house. A blend of lightweight recycled glass and fine aggregate sand allows for a smooth consistency that is easy to spread and clean. Agreed x2. I can't wait to see your pictures!!! And when I say flipped out I mean nearly had a heart attack. Then its a mad dash to Pinterest (or StyleByEmilyHenderson.com;)) to find the inspiration they need. It doesnt require sealing and is mold/mildew resistant. I used it myself in our house and it looks wonderful. Ha! Delorean grey- safe, still neutral, clean, and goes with just about any paint colors. No brainer Charcoal. Go team charcoal! I think it makes such a difference on the finished look as you have clearly shown. If you cant find the exact match, slighty darker will look more sophisticated than slightly lighter. No to both whites. 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. I love the charcoal, but for resale purposes, make the HH do a sample of the DeLorean Gray and see what he thinks. Since HH is doing most of the cooking now, I would let him select what he will be looking at as well as working with. It looks too old and not in a good way. . I used grey in a bathroom and hated it. The snow white is your best choice, something you wont tire of in years to come. The white looks too white with your ivory cabinets. My friend thinks the black looks much better. Order a sample for $23.07 Order Sample Delivering to: 60607 | Store Pickup Good luck, grout choice is tricky! Light gray backsplash (subway tile?) (Nothing worse than grout stains that you cannot remove!). I like the charcoal, but would love to see the delorean grey. Does it look more grey than Bright White. Personally, I would do the one I like and not worry about resale! We have white tile with white grout and I like the simplicity of it. My personal preference is a bit of contrast with white subways, but as somersletlass says, make sure it is grey and not cream. 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? Its easiest if grout matches your backsplash tile. Cape Gray. Pale woods, black accents and an abundance of white shine in this Australian-Swedish familys renovated row house, Sure, white kitchens are beautiful when theyre sparkling clean. So just to clarify: I just think it would be muddy and the Charcoal is definitely C R I S P ! Sorry MavisI gotta go with the white. I put some porcelain tiles that looks like marble into our old bathroom and decided on medium gray grout. Id say that unless youre very sure that its what you want, and youre going with high-end finishes, DO NOT DO BROWN GROUT. White is so blah. I sympathize with him. Not sure I like the Fushion grout much either. Best of luck! Good luck. Go with the gray you will be happy you did! I suspect its only super mod poppy places that arent my home at all though. Yesterday was grouting day for my light green glass backsplash tile. 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 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. The brown might be my favorite of all of them, and Im not a brown loving person at all. Thanks! With white youll also see more staining from water. 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. Great post on an often overlooked design decision. 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. I also asked my SIL who is a pro decorator and she agreed. And the white is isnt kind of blah. Wish I had this info 3 months ago. I think a medium gray, possibly DeLorean Gray would look nice. And for resale, Id stick with pale grey or a white shade. Ultracolor Plus FA 1-lb White #5000 All-in-one Sanded Grout. Lets break it down and show you some examples of what different grouts do for different tiles so you understand what I am talking about: White Tile with White Grout: The ever-popular combo that may seem boring when we type it out, but in reality is classic, timeless and gives any room a clean updated look. I was going to say charcoal before, but seeing the picture makes me say gray. Download our selection chart to find yours! For resale, stick with white. Good luck! 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.
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