My friend did that, with classic white subway tiles, and it looks fab! This vibrant collection offers a wide spectrum of colorful selections from bright hues to neutral, earthy tones. Plant your feet and insist. Every tiny imperfection stood out. Im terrified of making a wrong decision because Im never doing this again! I could send a picture if you wanted to see it. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. I dont want to spend my time scrubbing tiles with a toothbrush, so I am saving to replace them. Charcoal or Delorean gray! I wish I had gone with a grey grout in the first place. Also, is the dark grout going to be effected by cleaning products? Heres how to keep them that way, Avoid going too traditional and too clean by introducing an off-white palette that brings a touch of warmth and elegance, White lacquer and wider doorways help create an airer backdrop for colorful contemporary art in a 1910 Arts and Crafts home, With the right colors and materials, you can have a bright kitchen without going to the white side, Watch and read how a design-build couple knocked down walls and added fresh style to create a light and airy great room, If you live in a warm climate, you can still celebrate the holiday with dazzling decor. We nearly got divorced over the cabinet color. Thanks for publishing this! Every little imperfection stands out. Delorean grey. The white is just too much white. I chose charcoal. I would use the soft white or a light grey. Jewelry Glass Inserted Metal Aluminum Hexagon . A favorite of artists and designers. but I get compliments on my penny round floor tiles all of the time so I guess its a tradeoff. Thanks to you and the team for all your hard work, always. If you cant match exactly to a light tile, its better to go a tone darker than lighter. Although you didnt do a sample of it, Id probably be on Team DeLorean Gray. That is beautiful subway tile, show it off! Gray is a compromise even if it were a medium light gray color. It all depends on the type of look youre going for! White will show stains. White, too blah. Grey is HUGE right now in decorating. I have a light gray grout on my floors in my new bathroom with white glossy tiles and it looks great, I love it!! Why use same color for both? MAPEI. Request LATICRETE grout color samples & tools to ensure your color is the perfect match for any upcoming project. Need the contrast. Might be something to think about for my fellow white grout lovers! Does it look more grey than Bright White. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. Arctic White Vs Bright White Grout | Wayfair Showing results for "arctic white vs bright white grout" 559 Results Sort by Recommended Sale Berkeley 12" x 4" Ceramic Bullnose Tile Trim in Arctic White by Itona Tile $2.81 $5.95 ( 23) Sale 8.5" x 2.1" Ceramic Bullnose Tile Trim in Matte Arctic White by Daltile $5.76 $7.77 ( 5) +4 Sizes 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. (There were so many complications with this contractor I was afraid to ask them to re-grout for fear more problems would occur). I took photos but wasnt sure how to send them. Black (or Delorean Grey) wont show stains and ties in with the counter top color. I like it. It will play off the kitchen hardware as well. Light gray backsplash (subway tile?) If you cant find the exact match, slighty darker will look more sophisticated than slightly lighter. So, what is your favorite combo? 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. Quickview. carrara is not a bright white. Is there a way to lighten grout? It would be interesting to see how the grey differs from the charcoal. A charcoal gray would look too harsh with white subway tile. The dove with dove is definitely the safer choice. I love the charcoal. Also doing alavendar tile backsplash in the kitchen (tile is 80 yrs old) with gray grout. One thing that should be mentioned is that you can mix sealer into the grout when the tile is being grouted so it is more stain resistant. I like that. She used it in the coolest modern way possible in this bathroom below. Its complimentary! O boy! Also with the charcoal any imperfections with show like crazy and look like a DIY job. disagree on the white grout. You may find where its from at the link. 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. Its easier to keep looking nice and goes great with all that new hardware you just installed. 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 charcoal would be my second choice if your husband wont do grey. Shot in the dark but where did you purchase that blue and white container that holds your wooden spoons in the first picture? Has anyone had issues with their black grout turning grey or white after drying? This stuff keeps me up at night, drying out my eyes searching the internet. , Delorean Gray, soft and pleasant to the eye 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. They are called Harmony. I would use a gray that is about 50% lighter than the Delorean gray. But if you arent staying there forever, maybe that isnt something to worry, because the buyer might not consider that especially if they like the rest of the house. I was going to say charcoal before, but seeing the picture makes me say gray. I like them all (maybe the charcoal best) but I think you should let the HH choose. We invested in in four years ago and love it!! (I see these are older posts), I just made this very decision with my new (vintage-style) bathroom. Charcoal looks dirty to me, like it is old and has been washed a bunch. White looks like bathroom tile to me. I did charcoal grout on the white weave-pattern floor, and Snow White on the green subway tile. Thanks! But what happens when we mix it up and put some black grout in between those simple tiles? I dont know that white on white or gray on gray would ever be something youd tire of. The contrast just was too much and like I said, despite my hubbys very best try, those imperfections shined. Think it ties in wonderfully w/the dark countersnot so fond of the white grouts at all. 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. Its the best choice given the hardware and countertop. No brainer Charcoal. #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 But sometimes its not. You love the charcoal and he loves the white. I totally agree with dark countertops that are shown in the pictures white would loose the pattern. I struggled w/ that! . Just get ground colorant and paint it. Just make sure that you keep your scrub brush handy to keep the grout clean and fresh looking. Your tile material should not matter as long as you keep the grout paint off of the tile. I think it may be a good compromise. It gets dirty easily. Ultracolor Plus FA 1-lb White #5000 All-in-one Sanded Grout. Pure White Grout | Cream Grout | Brown Grout | Black Grout | White Subway Tile | Black Subway Tile. My favorite grout is light brown. It may say Snowbound, but trust me, despite what my husband says, it is white. I think I would go with light gray grout (or whatever will blend in the most with your backsplash tile). We just did ours last winter and LOVE it. The charcoal would also enhance the countertop and hardware colors. Asked for grey grout exactly matching the lightest shade of gray in the tile contractors interpretation was a very dark gray. Used bright white grout. No white grout. Also if the HH HATES the charcoal and hell be doing all the cooking, it might be diplomatic to let him veto that colour inse hell spend the most time in the kitchen. Charcoal pops the hardware on the cabinets, but your choice is what matters. In kitchens, I always imagine everything white eventually looking so, so dirty. I have white subway tile as my kitchen backsplash the grout is not brilliant white but still in the white family. It gives it just enough of a pop. As long as its good enough and you dont have broken tile on the walls, it should be fine. Either grey. The white was too stark for my taste. Try grey today and I think youll both be pleased! 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. Cant wait to see the finished backsplash. They have different cabinet and drawer construction. The white just makes it look like nothingmight as well have just painted the backsplash white. I totally agree all those LINES everywhere from the cabinets already. Arctic White. Ruth Ann. FWIW the whitest white grout is Avalanche by Mapei. 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. (Nothing worse than grout stains that you cannot remove!). No matter what color you choose, Im sure it will look very nice. Look on the web or at Home Depot or Lowes (if you have one) at the different products for use on existing grout. Charcoal or grey. 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. Team #somethinggrey which totally fits with your countertop. I don't think it's a good match for the Carrara worktops. i think it goes with counter and looks fabulous. We did this in our master bath of our old house. My tip is to use the same grout colour as they used in the showroom where you fell in love with the tile. The flexibility of grout color for white subway tile backsplash is pretty exquisite and if you crave a lighter space, white grout is a great starting point. In a simpler design though, where I want something else center stage I would definitely turn down the contrast knob. I think the only way to change the grout colour is to actually chip it out and re-do it. It has epoxy in the grout mixture which keeps the grout from soaking in the dirt etc, making much easier to clean. All white kitchen. White never stays white and often yellows over time. I vote charcoal, too. Yes, I know its on the backsplash, but it can still get stained. Maybe your HH will listen to a guy! Good luck. Kindest regards, Dale. There are chunks of white tile in betwen all that dark grout!! Should we do a little more contrast with Platinum? It is too harsh and the whites are not working at all. 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. Thanks for the visual. I'm not a fan of Mapei's products but they do make the nicest white grout in my opinion. Someone mentioned chatting with a realtor great idea! (And Im from Alabama.). Great summary! Blech. NOT white. 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. I have been trying to decide on tile/grout for my home. Your cabinets are CREAM and the subway tile is WHITE something needs to marry those two, IMO. The charcoal is too dark; it calls attention to itself. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. on my main bath. Emily, this is super helpful! If you are thinking of white grout with the dove gray, I would take that off the table. Good luck. (The ones for painting on existing grout.) The charcoal is way too dark and the whites are not a good choice. 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. It has held up really well on our kitchen backsplash. He thought it would be hard to clean the white or any of the light colors. Id go grey or charcoal. I would be on team grey in this case. charcoal! A light gray would look best, The closest you have to light gray amongst your three choices is the Snow White. It provides the best definition and showcases the pattern/texture of the tile. 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. Delorean grey it will expand your wall paint options, versus the black that will limit. I used grey in a bathroom and hated it. The bright white is too bright but the snow white is very neutral. AGREED, Tanya. This post has been one of our top Pinterest posts for the past couple of years. Grey or Charcoal, the White makes the tile appear to be plastic. Next up was Snow White. The dark grout breaks everything up and is distracting: Oh look! Grout Joint Recommendation: 1/16" Manufacturer Advisory: All tile is measured by the DCOF AcuTestTM method. This is great info which well use for our kitchen renovation. 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. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I just did grey subway tiles and went with charcoal. That being said, considering what different colors of grout can do to your room is a very good thing. My daughter has white subway tile with white grout and I think its really pretty. Thanks for the blogI agree that Custom Sisal Rugs is a practical and elegant flooring solution. Snow white. period. Id vote for dark gray not quite as jarring as black. Order a sample for $23.07 Order Sample Delivering to: 60607 | Store Pickup Im team snow white. Thank you! Print. White or off white works fine. the white looks way washed out. That is the exact picture that I found that made me not like the charcoal way too busy. Go with the grey. I chose all wood with fully extend and soft closure. Plus as a backsplash youll stain the white grout unless you seal it if something like tomato sauce splashes. The Delorean gray would make for a more subtle pattern with 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! So I periodically have to PAINT our grout (yes, its a thing, and it works, but its probably the most tedious task ever) to make it look white again. For more details on Ultracolor Plus Max and its stand-out black and white shades, call us at 18009926273. I went with a light grey. I like the charcoal one. Id go with the charcoal. The charcoal (used with lighter tiles) makes me think of grout so dirty that it cant be kept cleanie, fast food or gas station bathroom floors! Little flaws are not that important, tile is more organic with small flaws. White grout seems to be popular among my moms generation. It looks great with those counters. We just helped my daughter and son in law with a quick kitchen reno and they used Home Depot white subway tile and Delrean Grey grout- I would send a photo but I dont know how to attach it here. The pe, Keeping busy here at the @fairislestudio dyeing wo, Another beautiful sunset here at the @FairIsleStud, A few pictures from todays walk. Because it will. So, What color did they choose? But since you might sell some day just ask a realtor. Weve also done more medium grays. My tile wasnt white, it was green but I plan on using it with white tile in the shower which is my next project. It ties the look together and is unifying. Its working, but its added weeks to our bathroom renovation. I think a medium gray, possibly DeLorean Gray would look nice. Also used light gray grout with white tile. Husbands! I bought boxes of both, and tried both colors with scrap pieces of the tile next to the countertop. In the bathtub I continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile. My countertop is white with grey veining, so the grey grout would have looked really great. alabaster white or bright white cabinets. I put some porcelain tiles that looks like marble into our old bathroom and decided on medium gray grout. 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. We are renovating the bathroom of our new housse right now and I asked for white grout with our white tiles on the walls and black grout with black tiles on the floor. 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. After three years, it still looks clean no stains, yellowing, graying, etc. Thank you for this post, very useful . These are good points. If you want your wall to disappear then matching grout to tile color is good. I personally cant imagine anyone not buying a house just because of a disagreeable grout color- unless it looked extremely tacky. 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). And Emily, I think youre underestimating these reject posts. I bet they all have a lot of value! From wider shots of your kitchen in previous posts, you have some beadboard that makes a vertical stripe. I have a 1920 Spanish home and tons of grout! Kitchen faucet - additional options like Waterstone and Waterworks. We have white tile with white grout and I like the simplicity of it. get it at home depot or amazon. Lighter grout is much more forgiving. For what its worth I am not a realtor, but love the help we received from ours. As someone who has migraines, the charcoal is tough to live with. A favorite of artists and designers. I also asked my SIL who is a pro decorator and she agreed. But I dont know how the gray looks. 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. What do you think about the grout paints out there. DEFINITELY Grey or Charcoal. I feel they really need a contrast. Please let us know the decision. Wish I had this info 3 months ago. The article is just the right length and the pictures are very helpful. Fight it out, sister. Busy patterns wears thin for me. Next time try using white grout if you are doing a DIY job and then you can go and tint the grout after the fact. 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. Ill be blunt: White grout is from the DEVIL! Grout was orange. I do like the under cabinet lights and the lights in the cabinets (I still have wood shelves in the lighted cabinets.). Order a sample for $23.07 Order Sample Delivering to: 60607 | Store Pickup If it is, it is a true pale grey. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. I semi-remodeled my kitchen with long white subway tile and mid/dark grey grout and I love it. I LOVE the Charcoal!!!!!!! I love the charcoal, but for resale purposes, make the HH do a sample of the DeLorean Gray and see what he thinks. Another commenter talked about dove color grout, and I like it for a grey. This looks like it may be brown grout with black tile. Let us all know what your final choice is. Moved to the UK 5 months ago, just finished very very small reno on a very small budget. 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. 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 think charcoal or Delorean. But maybe charcoal grout isnt for everyone. I splurged and went with the stain resistant grout. I still can't get used to the fact that they close by themselves with a push from youeven heavy pot drawers. We love it! Ha! I would go with the grey. 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. 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 vote charcoal. Because I would really, REALLY like to wrap this project up and move on the the next one. Cape Gray. AND LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY - WE PROMISE ITS SUPER COOL. Ultracolor Plus Max High-Performance, Rapid-Setting Grout with Maximized Color Depth and Color Consistency The charcoal is striking in my opinion and much more there. Anything but the charcoal..it always looks to me like black mold on the grout and is definitely nothing I want to see in a kitchen. It looks too old and not in a good way. As you can see, white with white looks great here, and gives the kitchen a clean and simple look. I have a lot going on in my kitchen so your advice to go lighter will definitely be used. It will contrast even more than a darker shade, because white reflects a lot of light. We tried bright white {which let me tell you is the OPPOSITE of CHARCOAL on the grout spectrum}. I like the Charcoal with your countertops and I think it gives some definition to the tiles. I like the charcoal but I would go with the snow white because hubby has to live there, too, and you love him. The guy who laid our additions tile was fussing about us not going with white. Charcoal or the lighter grey, but definitely charcoal. I really enjoy reading your blog every day, Thanks for your tireless efforts! I just did this for a bathroom-large white subway and medium grey grout using a 1/16 spacer. This was so helpful. Snow white. Im going for a classic but textured look, hope it will end up as I imagine. Look at them in different lights at different times of day. We had that happen and were able to apply a colored sealer that made all the grout lines the same color. Great post on an often overlooked design decision. You have what sounds like a lovely and cohesive color scheme and a light to medium grey would look splendid. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. It looks clean and classier. A blend of lightweight recycled glass and fine aggregate sand allows for a smooth consistency that is easy to spread and clean. Heres another take on this issue. The charcoal is too much contrast. I vote charcoal. A tone-on-tone job is much more forgiving, and something a lot of people can DIY. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The whites are just BORING, not even safe, just boring. I am doing an entire room off my kitchen in white 3 by 6 subway with gray grout. Definitely the charcoal, the contrast will work well with your counters and cabinet hardware. I wasnt too sure about a dark color but now that I see it, I like the way it makes the counter and cabinet hardware stand out. The charcoal. Id say that unless youre very sure that its what you want, and youre going with high-end finishes, DO NOT DO BROWN GROUT. Until the 1980s, there were only two choices when it came to grout: white or grey. Be sure to seal the countertops before grouting the walls as the grouting process can stain the marble. While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. Could you do a post on FLOOR tile/grout. Arctic White. except we did, because money) make sure you stick to white grout. Ive never used it but someday I want to have the right house for it. I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. The charcoal or grey both look nice, and more practical for people who actually cook in their kitchen. Doing this to your tile will accentuate the grout which in turn makes the entire kitchen appear busier and less calming, but it does give it that vintage industrial look if that is what you are going for. If the future owners want more color they can always use grout paint. It also helps the shape of the tile stand out more, which I like. (Ive never had an issue keeping white grout clean, but maybe Im not a messy cook.). For my particular installation, the consensus was that Snow White looked better because it matched the color of the countertop. The charcoal looks nice but maybe if your thinking resale gray would be best. Either white will show every speck of food, grease etc. Sorry! Ive had to go back and scrub each grout line with a q-tip soaked in vinegar to remove the haze. Pure White is the brightest white grout and Jet Black is the darkest black grout on the market today. If you splash something on the whites (spaghetti sauce), itll be really hard to get white again and itll drive you crazy. Something that translates much easier to all decor styles, not just 1920s style. 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? Definitely charcoal but the grey could be the compromise. I HATE the grouts colors we just used in our $30k++++ bath renonvations. My thought is this. Keep doing them! Me again. 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. , 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. But it would be tough to paint over that charcoal! Its effectively like strobe lights to my brain. Im in the clear minority, but I say an emphatic no to the dark grey and charcoal. Our white tile was a larger format with very faint gray streaking across it, so that helped tie the gray in as well. Have you founds it easier to clean? YES! Snow White, for resale value. The contrast is sharp. I love the drawers and so does my husband. We did Gray w/ WhiteWhich looks awesome. Not white, not light gray. Charcoal grout. Im sure it will look great no matter what you decide! Anyway, this product worked to brighten and lighten the grout. I think the charcoal accents the white cabinets also. Deloreon grey ! More like this Tiles Georgia Pecans Grout Renew White Beveled Subway Tile White Subway Tile Bathroom Subway Tile Showers White Subway Tile Backsplash White Tile Kitchen Textured Subway Tile White Tile Shower Ceramic Subway Tile Bathroom Farmhouse Style Brick Exterior House
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