I vote delorian grey. It sounds like your island is kind of the star so you dont want the walls to be too busy. And when I say flipped out I mean nearly had a heart attack. 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 would go with the grey. You could go with the white and then paint it darker if you hate it, too. Its looking great. It does look good when done right but if its not perfect will always look not perfect and as a buyer I would notice this. Charcoal is the traditional choice and also because somebody, at sometime is going to splash tomato sauce/wine/grease on the backsplash. Thx! True, you should not paint the whole house in lavender even if it is your favorite color. Best of luck! Big regret! It was done in 2013 and my only issue is that I didnt carry the tile over on to the other walls. The white grout REALLY makes it look like those cheap, stick-on plastic tiles. Model # 5UJ500011. Conclusion lighter grout makes the room feel bigger. Charcoal! I did charcoal grout on the white weave-pattern floor, and Snow White on the green subway tile. We do delorean gray everywhere, but I bet you could mix the white and charcoal together? A type of white that's slightly darker than bright white. But it really freshens up the wood cabs. I bought boxes of both, and tried both colors with scrap pieces of the tile next to the countertop. Emily! So, this was helpful to me. White is the current trend with builders in my area right now. J JL Cantabrigienne 30 followers More information Grouted shower walls - daltile arctic white subways, bright white grout. Could you do a post on FLOOR tile/grout. Emily, this is super helpful! Id go with the charcoal. And truly, in a nutshell, I need MORE room for my wool. I like the charcoal one. I would echo the not white options though. Color Code: 0190. Definitely Charcoal! I love the charcoal, hate the whites, and figure HH would compromise on the grey? Tbh, cleaning asaide, i think it shows off the tiles to greater effect. Final installed shade may vary with tile type, color and porosity as well as jobsite conditions and finishing techniques. 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 He thought it would be hard to clean the white or any of the light colors. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. QuartzLock 2 is my favorite. Will coloured grout need special cleaning products or care there is something said for being able to bleach your grout . From a distance it doesnt even look any different than having no grout. We nearly got divorced over the cabinet color. 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. Also, is the dark grout going to be effected by cleaning products? We tried bright white {which let me tell you is the OPPOSITE of CHARCOAL on the grout spectrum}. Color: White #5000. Deloreon grey ! I vote charcoal, too. This is a light gray that's on the warm side. Ultracolor Plus Max High-Performance, Rapid-Setting Grout with Maximized Color Depth and Color Consistency I like it. But thats me. But I couldnt even get him to try it yesterday {maybe he will give it a go today?}. 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. . Especially with grout used with colorful ceramic floor tiles or colored tiles, not just black and white tiles. NOT the charcoal, if you are going to resell. (A quick online search revealed that this can happen with dark colored grouts, and is a problem for professional installers, as well.) It may say Snowbound, but trust me, despite what my husband says, it is white. I just did grey subway tiles and went with charcoal. More modern. We did Gray w/ WhiteWhich looks awesome. I long for a more modern look with bigger tiles and thinner grout lines mostly for the practicality of it all. Anyway, this product worked to brighten and lighten the grout. I have a large white glass tile and the only bright white I can find has a bit of cream in it. Think it ties in wonderfully w/the dark countersnot so fond of the white grouts at all. 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. Delorean grey. paint your grout. We would have renamed it "Third Day After a Chicago Snow Storm," but nobody asked us. 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). (Nothing worse than grout stains that you cannot remove!). 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. DeLorean for sure. I like the Charcoal with your countertops and I think it gives some definition to the tiles. Yes, I know its on the backsplash, but it can still get stained. 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. 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. Good Luck. No brainer Charcoal. Delorean gray or Charcoal. A favorite of artists and designers. If your plans are to be there a while, long enough to enjoy your choices, definitely charcoal! 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. I know because Ive worked in one for years! you may have to do two coats but it works. I LOVE the Charcoal!!!!!!! putting white grout w/carrara marble looks off. Im going for a classic but textured look, hope it will end up as I imagine. White is out. 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. Then its a mad dash to Pinterest (or StyleByEmilyHenderson.com;)) to find the inspiration they need. Ick! I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. Download our selection chart to find yours! 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! Print. GO CHARCOAL !! And who did it in a way thats effortlessly cool?? Wow this is what I call perfect timing! Also used light gray grout with white tile. Arctic White. Add some fun color elsewhere in your kitchen to add interest and brighten the space. It isnt the bland, glaring white, but has some color (to go along with the style of the house) and isnt quite so hey! Something that translates much easier to all decor styles, not just 1920s style. I have been trying to decide on tile/grout for my home. Its a middle of the road, wont ever look dirty and shouldnt be a huge conversation piece to buyers during their walk through. It looks clean and classier. Kindest regards, Dale. I like them all (maybe the charcoal best) but I think you should let the HH choose. Despite sealing the grout the weekend we moved in, it stainsfrom oil, from spills, from who knows what. 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. I feel sick to my stomach over it. 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 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. It is amazingeven the 36 inch drawer is so easy to open and close so you don't need those oversized pulls. Thanks to you and the team for all your hard work, always. Go team charcoal! Also with the charcoal any imperfections with show like crazy and look like a DIY job. The sizes 2" x 8.5", 4.25"x4.25"; 3"x6"; 6"x6"; 4.25" x 8.25" have Spacers. Thank you for supporting One Hundred Dollars a Month. 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! But what happens when we mix it up and put some black grout in between those simple tiles? Jewelry Glass Inserted Metal Aluminum Hexagon . That being said EPOXY grout can solve your dirty white grout issues. But, everyone likes something different.. so no wrong answers.. The white looks super washed out, it needs some contrast. I just think it would be muddy and the Charcoal is definitely C R I S P ! Delorian Gray would be my choice. No to both whites. Nope. White grout to match DalTile rittenhouse arctic white? The white and off-white are definitely out, but the charcoal is a bit much for me. I like the darker colors, I agree that the light is too stark. Im team snow white. The reason for this, especially dealing with floor tile, #1, it visually expands the space-makes room look larger, #2, You see the beautiful tile not the grid, which again visually makes room look smaller. All of these are Custom building grout colors. I think it may be a good compromise. i did see your disclaimer at the top, so i wasnt expecting much more on the analysis/advice-giving front, but i WAS hoping for more visuals with off-white or gray grout! With all the cool tile shapes out there right now I feel like the grout joint is having a moment. It really makes the tiles look great!! My sons house has the pale grey and it is very nice and just a hint of contrast but not overwhelming. 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. I sympathize with him. I agree with you. 6.8 lb (3.1 kg). If you want a really gorgeous, but dramatic look, you need to go with the charcoal. Charcoal goes with the counter top, and then sets off all the white from the tile. I think I would go with light gray grout (or whatever will blend in the most with your backsplash tile). My husband and I run a remodeling/design business and we recommend light gray grout very frequently. I think grey or dark looks dirty and industrial, but thats just one gals opinion! Look at them in different lights at different times of day. I think bright colored grout canRead more . Been there done that! Ugh. Here is a male opinion. Im at my daughters piano teacher s house now; they have the subway tile with light grey and it looks really good! The color wasnt as uniform as youd expect and I found those shade inconsistencies annoying and it just looked kind of dirty. Its easiest if grout matches your backsplash tile. Custom's poly blend grout has a color named #381 bright white, which is very close to Dal's product. I recently spent the better part of two days scrubbing and sealing the cream colored grout in my kitchen and bathrooms yuck! Let us all know what your final choice is. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. I totally would go for the white. I vote for charcoal color. Go with the gray you will be happy you did! Unlike most design posts on the internet, this is truly useful, incredibly useful actually. Id say that unless youre very sure that its what you want, and youre going with high-end finishes, DO NOT DO BROWN GROUT. Keep your kitchen current and classic, I say! I have it, love it, would do it again in a heartbeat. 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. The charcoal looked very dark until you showed the sample behind the sinkI think it sets off everything nicely. Its a gray but the exact one escapes me. It has epoxy in the grout mixture which keeps the grout from soaking in the dirt etc, making much easier to clean. 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. See our color card for truest color representation. 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? i think it goes with counter and looks fabulous. I think you need the contrast. https://images.app.goo.gl/5ZbA57kDFdkueMtR9. I like the charcoal, but would love to see the delorean grey. It sounds amazing. Ill be blunt: White grout is from the DEVIL! Thanks! MAPEI. Charcoalwe are about to do the same in our tub surround, I agree. I am very happy with everything. You all are killing it this week with posts on topics Im already considering. I also asked my SIL who is a pro decorator and she agreed. If you cant find the exact match, slighty darker will look more sophisticated than slightly lighter. Love your blog Emily! The brown might be my favorite of all of them, and Im not a brown loving person at all. Now there are endless colorseven metallic and glitter are available. We have white tile with white grout and I like the simplicity of it. Ive had both light and dark grout and i would NEVER do light grout again. While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. I think we used platinum, but it's been a while and I can't really remember. NOT white. Maybe your HH will listen to a guy! Little flaws are not that important, tile is more organic with small flaws. Ive been watching home improvement shows and you can see every imperfection in the grout lines with such a contrast. I dont know why I like it so much as Im generally drawn to cooler colors across the board. That being said, considering what different colors of grout can do to your room is a very good thing. And still retain its classic look. Blech. Either white will show every speck of food, grease etc. I wish I had gone with a grey grout in the first place. I really love the way it looks and has held up (Being ready-mixed it was easy to use, too.) Charcoal or Delorean gray! In kitchens, I always imagine everything white eventually looking so, so dirty. Grout Joint Recommendation: 1/16" Manufacturer Advisory: All tile is measured by the DCOF AcuTestTM method. This has been the go-to tile for DIY home renovations (and Starbucks locations) for quite some time and for a good reason. I have white subway tiles in my kitchen with white grout and although I love the look, I regret going with white grout due to the practicality. It also seals it so you wont have to worry about the toothbrush again. you can get it at home depot or amazon has a ton of colors. But I dont know how the gray looks. Moved to the UK 5 months ago, just finished very very small reno on a very small budget. I am doing an entire room off my kitchen in white 3 by 6 subway with gray grout. Arctic White. You dont want to be scrubbing grout with a toothbrush trying to get it clean. Gives it definition and always looks clean. These affiliate links help support this site. I would do one of the whites and maybe the gray. We have brown grout with regular white subway tile, and it looks great. Love it! Want to vomit. 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. That is beautiful subway tile, show it off! 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. Can we get a followup with unusual colors, different thicknesses and Schluter? Thank you SO MUCH for this post, especially the comparisons with different colors of tile and different colors of grout. Did 1930s kitchens have white tile with gray grout or did they use white grout that just turned dark by the time we saw it? It looks great with those counters. I would personally choose charcoal or grey see if they have your colors ( whatever you choose ) in a pre-sealed stained grout. Ooh, please post this when you are done. GREY! A tile mock up board should be made for any new job prior to grouting. With white youll also see more staining from water. Definitely the charcoal, the contrast will work well with your counters and cabinet hardware. The charcoal is beautiful with the countertop and new handles but it makes a distinct pattern for your backsplash. The White is very generic and looks spec house to me. We have Carrara honed countertops, white chantilly lace be shakers cabs and splurged on Archive white subway tile from waterworks and are trying to decide on a white grout. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. Charcoal for sure. If brown is your jam then go ahead with the brown grout. Definitely go with the charcoal. Its too easy for gray to look dirty. Thank you! If the future owners want more color they can always use grout paint. Lighter grout is much more forgiving. Delorean Gray. I like the charcoal too It will tie in the countertops with the backsplash and is softer than the charcoal. Id probably go with the Delorean gray if its a good medium-dark. Surprisingly, I love that black on black tile and grout in that bathroom. No doubt, 100% the charcoal. (Ive never had an issue keeping white grout clean, but maybe Im not a messy cook.). grout, and it looks awful and dated and NEVER CLEAN. Let us know if you have any questions below, and if you have found any inspiration photos that exemplify these different combos that we may have not seen be sure to leave the link to them below in the comments. Anythning other then white looks dirty to me. Thanks! A light gray would look best, The closest you have to light gray amongst your three choices is the Snow White. Easy. Still love.https://flic.kr/p/edwG5R. 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. There is too much grey being used in housing today and it is a color that many people dislike. I made the mistake of using StarQuartz urethane grout in my kitchen and it is the worst grout ever. Uniform consistent color with no efflorescence - Bright White Lightweight for superior handling Fast setting, cures quickly, walkable in four hours View More Details South Loop Store 5 in stock Aisle 37, Bay 009 Text to Me Color: Bright White Bright White Need a closer look? Dal's arctic white has a smidge of gray in it. The contrast is sharp. Go to HD and ask what the most popular grout color is. http://herbzz.com/impressive-dark-bathroom-designs/_pendant-lighting_towel-holder_ceiling-light_dark-bathroom_black-tile_wall-tile_dark-flooring_gray-tile_dark-brown_wooden-cabinet_dark-countertop_brass-mirror_brass-lamps/. I chose charcoal. Does anyone have a super light gray or bone colored grout with white tiles? White will not set well with the next person most likely since it will get dirty even if you clean it for them. Your tile material should not matter as long as you keep the grout paint off of the tile. If you rather have a vintage look then consider gray. My tip is to use the same grout colour as they used in the showroom where you fell in love with the tile. In a simpler design though, where I want something else center stage I would definitely turn down the contrast knob. No, the backsplash probably wouldn't keep someone from buying the house, but it might get you a lower offer. The bathroom below is another prime example of that. I could send a picture if you wanted to see it. Color Code: 0190. There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind. 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 . Uniform consistent color with no efflorescence - Arctic White Lightweight for superior handling Fast setting, cures quickly, walkable in four hours View More Details South Loop Store 4 in stock Aisle 37, Bay 009 Text to Me Color: Arctic White Arctic White Need a closer look? (And Im from Alabama.). Kitchen faucet - additional options like Waterstone and Waterworks. Cant wait to see the finished kitchen. grey;it is less sensitive to dirt but does not have as much a contrast to the white tile. If you arent one that is bothered by things being not perfect then the charcoal would give you the good contrast. I love the way it looks (very subtle) and still looks great two years after install. Light gray backsplash (subway tile?) O boy! It looks too old and not in a good way. charcoal or gray with those counter tops. I feel they really need a contrast. I have a 1920 Spanish home and tons of grout! 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!!! Yes, it is age appropriate for this house. Keep it light. Fight it out, sister. This one was a little more tricky to find, but we wanted to illustrate it none the less. , Delorean Gray, soft and pleasant to the eye We just did ours last winter and LOVE it. Snow white is my vote. Yay for a whole post about grout! Look on the web or at Home Depot or Lowes (if you have one) at the different products for use on existing grout. After investing in the tiles, show them off and dont ever have to fret about keeping them clean. go to home depot and get grout colorant (or amazon). In the bathtub I continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile. We are in the finishing stages of our kitchen remodel and are trying to decide on grout for our white subway tiles. Yes! 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. We also did floor in Carrara marble with the same grey grout, which tied it all together. The guy who laid our additions tile was fussing about us not going with white. I think that should be fine. Pure White Grout | Cream Grout | Brown Grout | Black Grout | White Subway Tile | Black Subway Tile. 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 Any chance of adding a grey grout option to these subway & penny tile photos? I just used Delorean grey and loved it. Its the best choice given the hardware and countertop. Im sure it will look great no matter what you decide! Island cabinet/counter- white granite with navy cabinet The floor tiles were Heath Olive #3, so the floors looked more monochromatic. Add color with your linens and counter accessories and cooking utensils. Arctic white isn't as stark as bright white but still draws plenty of attention. This seems like a no brainer. 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. So, even if darker grout isnt your first choice, it might be better than painting the white grout to keep it white. 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. It will be a nightmare to maintain. If you are afraid to commit to gray or black grout, you can grout it white and stain later to a darker color. And it looks fantastic with marble. I don't think it's a good match for the Carrara worktops. Some of the reps say they are interchangeable. The white washes out like you said looks like frosting smeared on the backsplash, the dark is such a contrast that every imperfection shows. Every tiny imperfection stood out. Cant wait to see the finished backsplash. Sie knnen nicht notwendige Cookies ber Einstellungen verwalten ablehnen. I personally cant imagine anyone not buying a house just because of a disagreeable grout color- unless it looked extremely tacky. That REALLY bothers me every time I go there and have to use that bathroom. The whites are too sterile and boring! Keracolor Sanded 25-lb White #5000 Sanded Grout. Yesterday was grouting day for my light green glass backsplash tile. It will accentuate/define the tiles, without being too harsh, which really I think the charcoal is just too harsh in my opinion. Mocking up like daisychain suggests is a great idea. Id never go with white grout unless its someplace that isnt exposed to dirt. Please, please can we see the gray? The overall feeling of the entire kitchen would then be more balanced and cohesive. I know there are products that you can put OVER old grout but not sure if that can work with MARBLE tiles. Charcoal ALL THE WAY. 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 another bath project where the tiles were a warm parchment white, we wanted more contrast so we chose Olive. I think it would be a nice middle ground for the two of you that falls between between charcoal and white. I just did this for a bathroom-large white subway and medium grey grout using a 1/16 spacer. I think many would be very interested in an even deeper dive on this subject, looking at more colors and hues, floor versus wall, and even by room. Delorean grey The Delorean Gray looks more custom and wont show stains.