Another commenter talked about dove color grout, and I like it for a grey. If you cant match exactly to a light tile, its better to go a tone darker than lighter. Weve also done more medium grays. (The ones for painting on existing grout.) The Delorean Gray looks more custom and wont show stains. 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. love the idea of this post! For more details on Ultracolor Plus Max and its stand-out black and white shades, call us at 18009926273. Ive had both light and dark grout and i would NEVER do light grout again. My top choice would be grey, then charcoal, then the off white. period. Why? I used Silver Gray blended with High White on the 3/4 bath that has no natural light. charcoal or gray with those counter tops. Thats just what my eye sees. From wider shots of your kitchen in previous posts, you have some beadboard that makes a vertical stripe. The white looks super washed out, it needs some contrast. We are in the finishing stages of our kitchen remodel and are trying to decide on grout for our white subway tiles. I used it myself in our house and it looks wonderful. Its easiest if grout matches your backsplash tile. Its not too bright. I would use the soft white or a light grey. I think the only way to change the grout colour is to actually chip it out and re-do it. Order a sample for $2.99 Order Sample Pickup at Moses Lake Delivering to Pickup Remember the big crocodile tears over your trees?! I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. Anyway, this product worked to brighten and lighten the grout. Like it hasnt been cleaned in decades dirty. 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? The overall feeling of the entire kitchen would then be more balanced and cohesive. Youre selling the house at some point anyway, so take the safe route, both in terms of grout color and your sanity . Arctic White. Mount Carmel, IL. Kitchen floor is black penny tiles with black grout which looks super cool and Ive been happy with but again its a lot of grout to clean for a kitchen floor. 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. I am absolutely paranoid about it discolouring and it is starting to discolour behind the kitchen sink. The charcoal is too dark; it calls attention to itself. 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? This Brick Arctic color 14.63" W x 12.12" L brick joint, rectified, glass mosaic sheet looks very modern in person! Think it ties in wonderfully w/the dark countersnot so fond of the white grouts at all. 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. Team #somethinggrey which totally fits with your countertop. I love the charcoal, but for resale purposes, make the HH do a sample of the DeLorean Gray and see what he thinks. The house is by Melbourne architect Clare Cousins http://clarecousins.com.au/projects/brick-house/ A charcoal gray would look too harsh with white subway tile. It doesnt require sealing and is mold/mildew resistant. I would go with the Delorean grey. But thats me. there is only one picture of gray grout that might, in fact, be a cream or dark white. Charcoal for sure. Im sure it will look great no matter what you decide! Can anyone share where Emilys cabinet mesh is from?! Then its a mad dash to Pinterest (or StyleByEmilyHenderson.com;)) to find the inspiration they need. I would do one of the whites and maybe the gray. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. Grout was orange. 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 skeptical, but one year later its still looking good as new Even behind my stove, where its splatter city. Now there are endless colorseven metallic and glitter are available. our house is white and grey so the white/cream grout does not work. But after a very short time I realized it read very YELLOW and dingy, especially as its gotten dirty. 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. Please write back and let me know how everything is coming along. Every time we pick grout in our office, all the designers weigh in grout is 10000 times harder to pick than tile!!! Big regret! I like the charcoal but I would go with the snow white because hubby has to live there, too, and you love him. Order a sample for $23.07 Order Sample Delivering to: 60607 | Store Pickup My favorite grout is light brown. Charcoal pops the hardware on the cabinets, but your choice is what matters. (The one you didnt show us might be just the compromise you need), I would vote for the Thank you SO MUCH for this post, especially the comparisons with different colors of tile and different colors of grout. Can I ask.how they fixed the misplaced grout colors? The floor tiles were Heath Olive #3, so the floors looked more monochromatic. I am in my late 30s and reside in Central WA but am from Seattle. Im glad you published this. No brainer Charcoal. I love it! Ive had to go back and scrub each grout line with a q-tip soaked in vinegar to remove the haze. The comments speak for themselvesgrout post for the win! 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. These are good points. Good luck to you sorry that happened. I totally agree all those LINES everywhere from the cabinets already. Keracolor Sanded 25-lb White #5000 Sanded Grout. With all the cool tile shapes out there right now I feel like the grout joint is having a moment. O boy! It also seals it so you wont have to worry about the toothbrush again. Im in the clear minority, but I say an emphatic no to the dark grey and charcoal. A favorite of artists and designers. I think the CHARCOAL looks really sharp and sets off the white tile while tying in with the dark hardware. I hope you have a fan. 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. go to home depot and get grout colorant (or amazon). Its too easy for gray to look dirty. 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 would echo the not white options though. At the end of the day its You that has to live with and like the colours . I personally cant imagine anyone not buying a house just because of a disagreeable grout color- unless it looked extremely tacky. The color wasnt as uniform as youd expect and I found those shade inconsistencies annoying and it just looked kind of dirty. Andrea, I wouldnt dream of using anything other than a grey colored grout. , Delorean Gray, soft and pleasant to the eye I always lean to white on white but I can see the sense in a grey and the less stained appearance that will result. you can get it at home depot or amazon has a ton of colors. I think charcoal or Delorean. For my particular installation, the consensus was that Snow White looked better because it matched the color of the countertop. I think the white on white looks off with the cream cabinets. We didnt want to worry about white grout getting dirty and gray wouldnt have fit at all. Its yellowed and stained over the years. For another bath project where the tiles were a warm parchment white, we wanted more contrast so we chose Olive. I want to add something howeverhoned marble can be cleaned with bleach/comet+green scotch pad and then be re-sealed. Great post on an often overlooked design decision. Not too dark and not too light. Add some fun color elsewhere in your kitchen to add interest and brighten the space. We had that happen and were able to apply a colored sealer that made all the grout lines the same color. Arctic White Square. The Home Depot Restore Bright White (Daltile labels this color RE15.) Every little imperfection stands out. I vote for the charcoal. I put some porcelain tiles that looks like marble into our old bathroom and decided on medium gray grout. The charcoal looked very dark until you showed the sample behind the sinkI think it sets off everything nicely. It looks clean and classier. So glad youre saying this is working! Jane. 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. You dont want to be scrubbing grout with a toothbrush trying to get it clean. The existing bathroom in our current house went with cream/beige square tiles and chocolate (poop!) The tile is suppose to be the focal pointnot the grout. QuartzLock 2 is my favorite. But honestly, charcoal ties all your dark accents together. Also, I am not only curious about where your responding readers live but also if there seems to be a color preference in certain age groups. Form or function? White is the current trend with builders in my area right now. Need a contrast and so much easier to keep clean. I splurged and went with the stain resistant grout. Im at my daughters piano teacher s house now; they have the subway tile with light grey and it looks really good! NOT white. Charcoal goes with the counter top, and then sets off all the white from the tile. White on white makes me think of bathroom tile. Thank you for encouraging all of us with your projects! Nothing is perfect. 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. For what its worth, we have a white marble herringbone back splash with white grout. MAPEI. That REALLY bothers me every time I go there and have to use that bathroom. Nope. Next up was Snow White. All white tile. The whites are too sterile and boring! I am far from a interior decorator but I would go with the white. So, even if darker grout isnt your first choice, it might be better than painting the white grout to keep it white. Download our selection chart to find yours! Just get ground colorant and paint it. Yada yada yada The HH mixed up the charcoal grout yesterday and FLIPPED OUT. But I dont know how the gray looks. Unless you are a fanatical cleaner, the white grout will end up gray. This may sound weird but it really works. The white washes out like you said looks like frosting smeared on the backsplash, the dark is such a contrast that every imperfection shows. {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. I love the drawers and so does my husband. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. 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. 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. I like Snow White, the gray looks like its old and dirty. The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic, you can simply use a matching grout. That is me now on grout. Your kitchen sounds so pretty! It looks great with those counters. Delorean grayit looks like itll pick up gray tones from your countertop. Thanks! The white grouts would be pretty if you were selling the house tomorrow and keeping it clean would become someone elses problem! Gray is a compromise even if it were a medium light gray color. I have noticed in recent houae hunting certain trends for different ages of sellers. Someone, mentioned they had used Delorean grey with their white backsplash in their kitchen and loved it. Keracolor Sanded 25-lb White #5000 Sanded Grout. The white is pretty, but very pedestrian. 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. I just did this for a bathroom-large white subway and medium grey grout using a 1/16 spacer. I long for a more modern look with bigger tiles and thinner grout lines mostly for the practicality of it all. #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 I do love the slight contrast, but would have been happy with white/white too. I was told it would dry down lighter still waiting. Despite sealing the grout the weekend we moved in, it stainsfrom oil, from spills, from who knows what. The link to the photo source is below the photo. So this isnt the last stop.}. It gives it just enough of a pop. Charcoal is the traditional choice and also because somebody, at sometime is going to splash tomato sauce/wine/grease on the backsplash. From a distance it doesnt even look any different than having no grout. 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. (And Im from Alabama.). What I am looking for is a safe bet. Very flexible and solid material for wall installation. My vote is for the charcoal.It looks great in your kitchen with the hardware. 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. The end result might be a very busy versus restful kitchen, similar to the photo in the link. Kelly Wearstler of course. This post may contain affiliate links. Yes if you were going for a great individual expression you could use the charcoal but for resale purposes stick with the snow white. White grout will get dirty and discolored, the off white grout will look like its already dirty. QUESTION: We have what is supposed to be off-white grout on matte marble subway tiles in our kitchen. If you arent one that is bothered by things being not perfect then the charcoal would give you the good contrast. Is there a way to lighten grout? No white grout. AND LEARN ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY - WE PROMISE ITS SUPER COOL. Its a gray but the exact one escapes me. 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. the white looks way washed out. This seems like a no brainer. The white grout REALLY makes it look like those cheap, stick-on plastic tiles. Good Luck. You could go with the white and then paint it darker if you hate it, too. Hope I helped you. (A quick online search revealed that this can happen with dark colored grouts, and is a problem for professional installers, as well.) My daughter has white subway tile with white grout and I think its really pretty. I think it would have been interesting to have each commenter state where they are from. Definitely Charcoal!! Color: White #5000. I have it, love it, would do it again in a heartbeat. Has anyone had issues with their black grout turning grey or white after drying? Emily! Does it look more grey than Bright White. She goes into some detail about the mesh. My friend did that, with classic white subway tiles, and it looks fab! Should we do a little more contrast with Platinum? The edging on your cabinets makes distinct lines. Thank you! I have a lot going on in my kitchen so your advice to go lighter will definitely be used. NOT white!! While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. Opens in a new tab. These affiliate links help support this site. The HH liked this one. If the future owners want more color they can always use grout paint. But it really freshens up the wood cabs. And still retain its classic look. Charcoal or grey. White grout to match DalTile rittenhouse arctic white? get it at home depot or amazon. I think I would prefer the grey. 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. We wanted to get rid of the clunky yellow tile, yellow walls and really just refresh the house without going overboard. agree about mixing the two different materials. Not white, not light gray. The charcoal is way too dark and the whites are not a good choice. My carpenter who installed them said they were well constructed. Now what happens when we pair a white tile with a brown grout? I agree with you. Im going for a classic but textured look, hope it will end up as I imagine. 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. I think probably socioeconomic groups choose differently. The charcoal makes it feel a bit institutional to me, so I would like the softer, but still defined gray. Thanks to you and the team for all your hard work, always. The contrast is beautiful in my opinion. There are three conversations surrounding grout and they center on color, spacing, and visual impact. I would try the gray or snow white, I do not like the dark contrast. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It would be interesting to see how the grey differs from the charcoal. Agree. It is classic, very affordable, and is something that will never go out of style. 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. Charcoal is a bit to close to black, but fine as nd classic. is slightly different than Daltile's standard white (0100) and arctic white (0190) colors. Surprisingly, I love that black on black tile and grout in that bathroom. Beautiful!!. 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 contrast just was too much and like I said, despite my hubbys very best try, those imperfections shined. Ooh, please post this when you are done. Id go grey or charcoal. He not only dislikes the color, but thinks its going to be a total mess to use. Maybe the lighter gray would work too but I think I like the charcoal now that Ive seen it. See our color card for truest color representation. Please, please can we see the gray? It wont provide enough visual contrast to make it significantly different than the gray/gray combo, but it will show dirt over time a wee bit more. Ill plump for light and bright every time. Yes! Definitely go with the charcoal. I have the DeLorean gray in my house and it works great. I dont know that white on white or gray on gray would ever be something youd tire of. And frankly, if you were going to do white on white, may as well of just painted the whole wall white. Why use same color for both? We did Gray w/ WhiteWhich looks awesome. Delorean grey- safe, still neutral, clean, and goes with just about any paint colors. Since you are planning on selling the house, why not contact a local realtor for their opinion? delorean has more of a lavender undertone. My personal preference is a bit of contrast with white subways, but as somersletlass says, make sure it is grey and not cream. It keeps the old world charm of the 1920s home but brings it up just a notch to the 21 century. Every tiny imperfection stood out. Sorry! I LOVE the Charcoal!!!!!!! There have been so many threads on here where people are upset because the grout colour has been completely different from what they were expecting. Its easy as you just use a paint brush and its much more forgiving than trying to grout dark and messing up the lines. I prefer a much paler color that is not white. putting white grout w/carrara marble looks off. I went with a light grey. : ). Although you didnt do a sample of it, Id probably be on Team DeLorean Gray. Kitchen faucet - additional options like Waterstone and Waterworks. I think it makes such a difference on the finished look as you have clearly shown. I just think it would be muddy and the Charcoal is definitely C R I S P ! Yes my grout it sealed so not sure if that makes a huge difference. Ruth Ann. But it would be tough to paint over that charcoal! Weve already been through the ringer picking cabinet pulls, and a debacle over the non-feature outer lying countertop (which had to be re-picked the week of fabrication when we found out what we picked was triple the budget!). 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. Great compromise between the other two options. I totally agree with dark countertops that are shown in the pictures white would loose the pattern. I think that should be fine. Good luck, grout choice is tricky! non shrink grout delorean gray grout tile grout unsanded grout fusion pro grout gray grout Explore More on homedepot.com Electrical IDEAL Blue Electrical Wi-Fi Dome Security Cameras General Purpose 3 ft General Purpose Cords 1 GHz Ethernet Cables Shop Rotary Black Dimmers Furniture Other Task Chairs Shop Noble House Cross Back Dining Room Sets I like the charcoal with your counter tops, but if you are looking for something that may be more sell able to your next buyers, the white may be your best bet. . I dont care for the white or the charcoal. For what its worth I am not a realtor, but love the help we received from ours. I love the way it looks (very subtle) and still looks great two years after install. Also, is the dark grout going to be effected by cleaning products? The charcoal, in my own humble opinion, looks like mildewed grout to me. In a simpler design though, where I want something else center stage I would definitely turn down the contrast knob. I struggled w/ that! Thank you for this post, very useful . Because I would really, REALLY like to wrap this project up and move on the the next one. 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. I was going to say charcoal before, but seeing the picture makes me say gray. Happy to DM you a picture on IG. MAPEI. I would use the white. We almost took it all down and started over. Striking and so lovely. Keep us posted! And second the question re: floor + wall- why go different? grey;it is less sensitive to dirt but does not have as much a contrast to the white tile. Yesterday was grouting day for my light green glass backsplash tile. My husband got one of these products in white to go over our white grout (with white tile) in our shower. I have a 1920 Spanish home and tons of grout! Either grey. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Without a doubt Delorean Grey. This post has been one of our top Pinterest posts for the past couple of years. A favorite of artists and designers. Request LATICRETE grout color samples & tools to ensure your color is the perfect match for any upcoming project. 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. Blech. Thx! Still, a very pretty look which we love. Conclusion lighter grout makes the room feel bigger. For more information, please see my disclosure policy. I still can't get used to the fact that they close by themselves with a push from youeven heavy pot drawers. Its tedious but it works. Thickness: . And your question is what color your grout should be? The ground is currently covered with snow and all, Looking for something special to make for dessert, Some of my days on Fair Isle were more windy than, Homemade scones with clotted cream and jam. Do not care for the dark/light contrast at all. I think you need the contrast. Ultracolor Plus Max High-Performance, Rapid-Setting Grout with Maximized Color Depth and Color Consistency I hated it. This was so helpful. based on your countertops and hardware, I would go with charcoal. Snow white. All of these are Custom building grout colors. I have a large white glass tile and the only bright white I can find has a bit of cream in it. Any chance of adding a grey grout option to these subway & penny tile photos? And I say this as a person who doesnt like orange all that much. The perfect medium between black and white grout thats a bit softer than both. It isnt the bland, glaring white, but has some color (to go along with the style of the house) and isnt quite so hey! Grout Customs POLYBLEND Plus Non Sanded (Arctic White 640) Brand: Polyblend 43 ratings Color: Arctic White About this item Brighter, more vivid finished color Enhanced color consistency Better resistance to efflorescence Easy to use - Just mix with water Polymer fortified for hard, durable, professional results See more product details FWIW the whitest white grout is Avalanche by Mapei. Main cabinet/counter- dark gray counter with white cabinet. Definitely Charcoal! If you splash something on the whites (spaghetti sauce), itll be really hard to get white again and itll drive you crazy. My daughter just had a bathroom put in in her basement and they used the charcoal grout. The photos are very inspirational and I might even say this post is slightly life-changing . So, What color did they choose? I have been trying to decide on tile/grout for my home. The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. It may say Snowbound, but trust me, despite what my husband says, it is white. I vote grey -but hey call chino -send him the pics -and get his opinion-bet he says grey -nice job thus far. Plant your feet and insist. I would use a gray that is about 50% lighter than the Delorean gray. Ha! This vibrant collection offers a wide spectrum of colorful selections from bright hues to neutral, earthy tones. Charcoal or the lighter grey, but definitely charcoal. We are mid kitchen reno and I know at some point our contractor will make us choose the grout. Its effectively like strobe lights to my brain. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. You are much better at painting than I am but you encourage me to take on those tired, ugly spaces! It will be a nightmare to maintain. If you had to choose {and I am asking you to choose} bright white, snow white or charcoal grout, {or maybe even the Delorean grey which we didnt do a sample of} WHICH grout color do you think would look best with white walls and the tile we have up now.
