So glad youre saying this is working! disagree on the white grout. I dont know that white on white or gray on gray would ever be something youd tire of. The charcoal ties the whole kitchen together. . Id never go with white grout unless its someplace that isnt exposed to dirt. 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. Asked for grey grout exactly matching the lightest shade of gray in the tile contractors interpretation was a very dark gray. There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind. But then I go back to the fact that a little strip of backsplash isnt going to turn someone off from buying a house. 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. But since you might sell some day just ask a realtor. I dont want to spend my time scrubbing tiles with a toothbrush, so I am saving to replace them. Charcoal or grey. I would go with the grey. It seems the HH and I are at a bit of an impasse and I may just have to go away for the weekend because I want to scream. 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. I have so many opinions on grout, please allow me to share. But honestly, charcoal ties all your dark accents together. For what its worth, we have a white marble herringbone back splash with white grout. I think you need the contrast. Happy to DM you a picture on IG. I like the darker colors, I agree that the light is too stark. This Brick Arctic color 14.63" W x 12.12" L brick joint, rectified, glass mosaic sheet looks very modern in person! It gets dirty easily. For more details on Ultracolor Plus Max and its stand-out black and white shades, call us at 18009926273. 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. 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). It will tie in the countertops with the backsplash and is softer than the charcoal. Arctic White Square. Please write back and let me know how everything is coming along. 388. If youre tile is white then go with white grout, but if your tile isnt white and you cant match it exactly, then white will just look awful. The charcoal is too dark and looks institutional. Ive had to go back and scrub each grout line with a q-tip soaked in vinegar to remove the haze. I recently spent the better part of two days scrubbing and sealing the cream colored grout in my kitchen and bathrooms yuck! Arctic White Vs Bright White Grout | Wayfair I agree, the white looks like someone smeared frosting on the tile. Yay for a whole post about grout! Can we get a followup with unusual colors, different thicknesses and Schluter? charcoal! (They initially mistakenly used the bright white on the walls and it screamed WHITE, and Snow White on the floor and it lost the pattern.). Its a dark sage-y brown. The white and off-white are definitely out, but the charcoal is a bit much for me. The dark grout creates prominent lines and grids that dont mesh well with the other dark lines in the view (cabinet edges, etc.). She goes into some detail about the mesh. 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. But what happens when we mix it up and put some black grout in between those simple tiles? The gray adds depth, hides stains too. 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 photos are very inspirational and I might even say this post is slightly life-changing . I am very happy with everything. I have white grout with cornflower blue tile in my bathroom. This post may contain affiliate links. Grout Colors Selector | LATICRETE 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. Cant wait to see the finished backsplash. And Emily, I think youre underestimating these reject posts. I bet they all have a lot of value! White or off white works fine. It might look great! Great information, Emily! 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. He not only dislikes the color, but thinks its going to be a total mess to use. 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. The charcoal is too much contrast. Conclusion lighter grout makes the room feel bigger. It was done in 2013 and my only issue is that I didnt carry the tile over on to the other walls. Heres a charcoal grout image that might help. (The one you didnt show us might be just the compromise you need), I would vote for the My top choice would be grey, then charcoal, then the off white. Either grey. Final installed shade may vary with tile type, color and porosity as well as jobsite conditions and finishing techniques. GREY! Colour & Dimension Product Guide Feb 2022 CDC (VQT) Product Guide - US only The white just makes it look like nothingmight as well have just painted the backsplash white. We just did ours last winter and LOVE it. The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. Your counter tops look like they have specks of light grey, too, so Delorean grey would be a compromise between the white and charcoal if your hubby really hates the charcoal. QUESTION: We have what is supposed to be off-white grout on matte marble subway tiles in our kitchen. Weve also done more medium grays. Now there are endless colorseven metallic and glitter are available. The brown might be my favorite of all of them, and Im not a brown loving person at all. I LOVE the Charcoal!!!!!!! They are impossible to keep clean. 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 have white grout in both my bathrooms (built in 1978 and this is the original grout) and it looks pristine and clean. White on white or black on black will save you some significant heartache. It looks clean and classier. charcoal or gray with those counter tops. So if anyone else out there needs a warm white grout, I would highly recommend the Flexcolor CQ standard white grout. some of the greys look pale on the chip, but in real life are quite dark. A bright white would be the better bet or I do really like the platinum, However I also like the rolling fog and the Cape Gray, Bright white or Silver shadow grout (epoxy laticrete). Theres always stain, but its not always possible to clean it perfectly. Be sure to seal the countertops before grouting the walls as the grouting process can stain the marble. I just did this for a bathroom-large white subway and medium grey grout using a 1/16 spacer. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. And your question is what color your grout should be? But after a very short time I realized it read very YELLOW and dingy, especially as its gotten dirty. This is great info which well use for our kitchen renovation. . So excited for you! Thank you for this post, very useful . the white looks way washed out. We have white tile with white grout and I like the simplicity of it. Im a high contrast type of girl so I would be really tempted by the white tile/black grout combo as well as the black tile/white grout combo. Id probably go with the Delorean gray if its a good medium-dark. Sorry MavisI gotta go with the white. I like the charcoal but I would go with the snow white because hubby has to live there, too, and you love him. Do not care for the dark/light contrast at all. Remember the big crocodile tears over your trees?! I vote for the charcoal. I would be on team grey in this case. NOT white!! So, this was helpful to me. I think charcoal or Delorean. but I get compliments on my penny round floor tiles all of the time so I guess its a tradeoff. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. 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. Keracolor Sanded 25-lb White #5000 Sanded Grout. Grey or charcoal would make a wonderful contrast!! I personally cant imagine anyone not buying a house just because of a disagreeable grout color- unless it looked extremely tacky. get it at home depot or amazon. 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 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. Also doing alavendar tile backsplash in the kitchen (tile is 80 yrs old) with gray grout. Can anyone share where Emilys cabinet mesh is from?! Plant your feet and insist. A light gray would look best, The closest you have to light gray amongst your three choices is the Snow White. Among the most popular options in the white tile category we have the subway tile. Delorean grayit looks like itll pick up gray tones from your countertop. Your husband obviously had a very *strong* reaction to the idea of using charcoal grout. The floor tiles were Heath Olive #3, so the floors looked more monochromatic. And frankly, if you were going to do white on white, may as well of just painted the whole wall white. Look at them in different lights at different times of day. Its easy as you just use a paint brush and its much more forgiving than trying to grout dark and messing up the lines. White looks too blah. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. This vibrant collection offers a wide spectrum of colorful selections from bright hues to neutral, earthy tones. I have a light gray grout on my floors in my new bathroom with white glossy tiles and it looks great, I love it!! Arctic White. Not white, not light gray. Arctic White. The whites are too sterile and boring! Delorean grey- safe, still neutral, clean, and goes with just about any paint colors. 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. 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 For an off white grout like for my Marmi tile install I prefer Laticrete's Perm A Colour grout. I used it myself in our house and it looks wonderful. Since you are planning on selling the house, why not contact a local realtor for their opinion? Please let us know the decision. While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. I vote for spending quite a bit of political capital in trying the delorean grey. Personally I like a grey grout that mocks kitchens from the 30's. I have it, love it, would do it again in a heartbeat. These cookies do not store any personal information. 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. I have noticed in recent houae hunting certain trends for different ages of sellers. If the future owners want more color they can always use grout paint. I love the way it looks (very subtle) and still looks great two years after install. Emily! I like the contrast with your drawer handles and knobs. Thank you!!!! Unlike most design posts on the internet, this is truly useful, incredibly useful actually. The white is so 1985! Grout Customs POLYBLEND Plus Non Sanded (Arctic White 640) 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. And who did it in a way thats effortlessly cool?? 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 do love the slight contrast, but would have been happy with white/white too. Should we do a little more contrast with Platinum? Now what happens when we pair a white tile with a brown grout? 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. Thickness: 3/8, 5/16. Ultracolor Plus FA 1-lb White #5000 All-in-one Sanded Grout. Since the HH is afraid of Charcoal- go with the grey. Thats my votecharcoal. The pe, Keeping busy here at the @fairislestudio dyeing wo, Another beautiful sunset here at the @FairIsleStud, A few pictures from todays walk. Black (or Delorean Grey) wont show stains and ties in with the counter top color. 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! Charcoal is the traditional choice and also because somebody, at sometime is going to splash tomato sauce/wine/grease on the backsplash. Now, we have slate colored floor tiles in our house, and I went with a dark dark grey grout. Id love a post on that. At the end of the day its You that has to live with and like the colours . Find My Store. Basically I had to listen to him say what a mess it was going to make while he paced back and forth around the kitchen and out to the garage and back with his hands in the air ranting like a total nutter for about 2 hours. Im sure it will look great no matter what you decide! Love it! But not charcoal. Here is a male opinion. If you want your wall to disappear then matching grout to tile color is good. Unless you are a fanatical cleaner, the white grout will end up gray. you may have to do two coats but it works. {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. Good luck! Have you seen/liked gray grout with white tile? My friend did that, with classic white subway tiles, and it looks fab! Both of those are too extreme on the spectrum. Ill plump for light and bright every time. My husband got one of these products in white to go over our white grout (with white tile) in our shower. In kitchens, I always imagine everything white eventually looking so, so dirty. We are in the finishing stages of our kitchen remodel and are trying to decide on grout for our white subway tiles. 2nd choice would be gray. Mapai Grout Color Chart, Avalanche for Bright White! Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. What a tough decision! Me again. Is there an online app you could use with a wide shot of your kitchen to play with the grout colors to see what each looks like in the larger picture? I 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. Busy patterns wears thin for me. Charcoal pops the hardware on the cabinets, but your choice is what matters. Also with the charcoal any imperfections with show like crazy and look like a DIY job. Im going for a classic but textured look, hope it will end up as I imagine. Thank you! I think either of the two white options are bland and boring while also being a nightmare to keep looking clean. 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? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. love the idea of this post! Thank you SO MUCH for this post, especially the comparisons with different colors of tile and different colors of grout. #teamcharcoal!! 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. It may say Snowbound, but trust me, despite what my husband says, it is white. Ugh. MAPEI. Very best wishes to you on your new kitchen! Wish I could attach a photo. Thanks! If you are thinking of white grout with the dove gray, I would take that off the table. We wanted to get rid of the clunky yellow tile, yellow walls and really just refresh the house without going overboard. That is me now on grout. The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic, you can simply use a matching grout.