Every time we pick grout in our office, all the designers weigh in grout is 10000 times harder to pick than tile!!! Charcoal looks dirty to me, like it is old and has been washed a bunch. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. I love how the charcoal emphasizes the subway tiles. Arctic White. If you are afraid to commit to gray or black grout, you can grout it white and stain later to a darker color. Ive had both light and dark grout and i would NEVER do light grout again. 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? It isnt the bland, glaring white, but has some color (to go along with the style of the house) and isnt quite so hey! Our sites use cookies to improve your experience. Ultracolor Plus FA 1-lb White #5000 All-in-one Sanded Grout. 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. This seems like a no brainer. I totally agree all those LINES everywhere from the cabinets already. Also with the charcoal any imperfections with show like crazy and look like a DIY job. . Since the HH is afraid of Charcoal- go with the grey. The white grout REALLY makes it look like those cheap, stick-on plastic tiles. Lol. grout, and it looks awful and dated and NEVER CLEAN. I vote charcoal. Because of the stark contrast with the white tile it looks messy. If you cant match exactly to a light tile, its better to go a tone darker than lighter. It is too harsh and the whites are not working at all. Charcoalwe are about to do the same in our tub surround, I agree. Thank you for supporting One Hundred Dollars a Month. Sorry MavisI gotta go with the white. This bathroom went with a black on black scheme on the walls and it really works. Since HH is doing most of the cooking now, I would let him select what he will be looking at as well as working with. This is a light gray that's on the warm side. White, too blah. Either grey. I would stay away fro the white grout. Anythning other then white looks dirty to me. Snow white is my vote. disagree on the white grout. Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. . Yes, I know its on the backsplash, but it can still get stained. This may sound weird but it really works. It will accentuate/define the tiles, without being too harsh, which really I think the charcoal is just too harsh in my opinion. Its what I have with my subway tile and its perfect. I really enjoy reading your blog every day, Thanks for your tireless efforts! I vote for the charcoal. I made the mistake of using StarQuartz urethane grout in my kitchen and it is the worst grout ever. It will be a nightmare to maintain. Just my nickels worth! Dal's arctic white has a smidge of gray in it. She goes into some detail about the mesh. Custom's poly blend grout has a color named #381 bright white, which is very close to Dal's product. The charcoal. It gets dirty easily. I totally would go for the white. We have white tile with white grout and I like the simplicity of it. our house is white and grey so the white/cream grout does not work. The pe, Keeping busy here at the @fairislestudio dyeing wo, Another beautiful sunset here at the @FairIsleStud, A few pictures from todays walk. The answer to me is REALLY easy. Either white will show every speck of food, grease etc. MAPEI. 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. A good one will give you a straight answer. Team #somethinggrey which totally fits with your countertop. But I need to qualify my answer by saying I have never had tile so no idea about the stains and such. I vote for charcoal. GREY! I want to add something howeverhoned marble can be cleaned with bleach/comet+green scotch pad and then be re-sealed. The article is just the right length and the pictures are very helpful. It looks too old and not in a good way. Welcome to another Drafts We Never Published all about grout color. Your husband obviously had a very *strong* reaction to the idea of using charcoal grout. White grout is a nightmare to clean. carrara white is a grayish white. And your question is what color your grout should be? Light gray backsplash (subway tile?) I LOVE the Charcoal!!!!!!! And I am going to use the same combo in my bathroom remodel. 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. I think it may be a good compromise. Keep it light. I think it would be a nice middle ground for the two of you that falls between between charcoal and white. 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. We almost took it all down and started over. You love the charcoal and he loves the white. The grey would work as well. agree about mixing the two different materials. I splurged and went with the stain resistant grout. Is there a way to lighten grout? Theres a dove grout that is really popular. If you want a really gorgeous, but dramatic look, you need to go with the charcoal. Upkeep also is importantas you say, if your white is going to get gray because of traffic or splatters or whatever, maybe its better to just make it gray on purpose. I have a lot going on in my kitchen so your advice to go lighter will definitely be used. A type of white that's slightly darker than bright white. The contrast of the Charcoal is perfect. 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). Unless you are a fanatical cleaner, the white grout will end up gray. For resale, stick with white. And when I say flipped out I mean nearly had a heart attack. Wish I could attach a photo. Nothing is perfect. If the future owners want more color they can always use grout paint. #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 We hate it so much that were going to have all the tile and grout painted white as a temporary fix (out of money from kitchen and other bathroom remodel \_()_/). Charcoal, too harsh I love the charcoal, hate the whites, and figure HH would compromise on the grey? It gives it just enough of a pop. We recently had a dog washing station built. In the bathtub I continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile. Yada yada yada The HH mixed up the charcoal grout yesterday and FLIPPED OUT. Ask me how I know. Iv love your advice. How wonderful! I want that tile to sing! Among the most popular options in the white tile category we have the subway tile. I vote for the charcoal. The whites will be a pain to keep white. The white looks too white with your ivory cabinets. But it would be tough to paint over that charcoal! 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!!! Ive been watching home improvement shows and you can see every imperfection in the grout lines with such a contrast. grey;it is less sensitive to dirt but does not have as much a contrast to the white tile. 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. Now, we have slate colored floor tiles in our house, and I went with a dark dark grey grout. This post may contain affiliate links. 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. Conclusion lighter grout makes the room feel bigger. The overall feeling of the entire kitchen would then be more balanced and cohesive. No white grout. Charcoal goes with the counter top, and then sets off all the white from the tile. My daughter has white subway tile with white grout and I think its really pretty. YES! For flooring, Id without a doubt use a dark grout. 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. Definitely charcoal but the grey could be the compromise. Arctic white isn't as stark as bright white but still draws plenty of attention. Charcoal is a bit to close to black, but fine as nd classic. Used bright white grout. Shot in the dark but where did you purchase that blue and white container that holds your wooden spoons in the first picture? The white looks super washed out, it needs some contrast. Charcoal! (The ones for painting on existing grout.) Also I agree that I have never had a problem cleaning my white grout either. 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. My vote is for the charcoal.It looks great in your kitchen with the hardware. The contrast is sharp. Add some fun color elsewhere in your kitchen to add interest and brighten the space. This post has been one of our top Pinterest posts for the past couple of years. Snow white. The Charcoal is too dark but I think dialing charcoal back a shade or two would be great. 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? Thats my votecharcoal. Fight it out, sister. 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. My local showroom helpfully labels all the displays with the name of the grout used. I just used Delorean grey and loved it. My friend thinks the black looks much better. 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. White on white or black on black will save you some significant heartache. 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. It would be interesting to see how the grey differs from the charcoal. I with your HH no, no , and no on the charcoal. What I am looking for is a safe bet. But after a very short time I realized it read very YELLOW and dingy, especially as its gotten dirty. I was going to say charcoal before, but seeing the picture makes me say gray. Maybe your HH will listen to a guy! Ruth Ann. The gray adds depth, hides stains too. Thank you SO MUCH for this post, especially the comparisons with different colors of tile and different colors of grout. carrara is not a bright white. 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. In a simpler design though, where I want something else center stage I would definitely turn down the contrast knob. That was me the other day- I have used Delorean many times with white subway tile- we have done several kitchen and bathroom renovations, and that shade of grey just works so well! 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. Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. Hi, I am debating grout colors for a kitchen backsplash right this second. 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!). I was skeptical, but one year later its still looking good as new Even behind my stove, where its splatter city. A light gray would look best, The closest you have to light gray amongst your three choices is the Snow White. I would do one of the whites and maybe the gray. Its easiest if grout matches your backsplash tile. alabaster white or bright white cabinets. And if you dont really want delorian grey than charcoal. I dont care for the whites. Because I would really, REALLY like to wrap this project up and move on the the next one. Another commenter talked about dove color grout, and I like it for a grey. 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 did charcoal grout on the white weave-pattern floor, and Snow White on the green subway tile. So this isnt the last stop.}. If you rather have a vintage look then consider gray. Island cabinet/counter- white granite with navy cabinet for pricing and availability. I used a blend of Silver Gray and Natural Gray on my floors, with Silver Gray on the bathroom walls. I like the darker colors, I agree that the light is too stark. Jewelry Glass Inserted Metal Aluminum Hexagon . 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. NOT white!! I have noticed in recent houae hunting certain trends for different ages of sellers. Easy. For resale, stick with white. Great information, Emily! 100% charcoalnot only does it make the tile pop, but is a way cleaner look long term. Charcoal. I recognise the black brick with white tile photos although the source from which you have taken them is unattributed. Tile is hard to choose, grout should be easy. You dont want to be scrubbing grout with a toothbrush trying to get it clean. But I dont know how the gray looks. Delorean Gray. Im in the clear minority, but I say an emphatic no to the dark grey and charcoal. And whoever is doing the most cooking should be able to choose . Is there a way to lighten grout? is slightly different than Daltile's standard white (0100) and arctic white (0190) colors. It provides contrast, but is much softer than charcoal. Both of those are too extreme on the spectrum. We invested in in four years ago and love it!! Does anyone know a good epoxy white that is more like the sherwin williams completely white no color paint. I sympathize with him. This was so helpful. The color wasnt as uniform as youd expect and I found those shade inconsistencies annoying and it just looked kind of dirty. And Emily, I think youre underestimating these reject posts. I bet they all have a lot of value! The HH liked this one. In my bathroom I chose marble penny hex tile. Thanks for the visual. There is definitely so much more we would love to know! My husband and I run a remodeling/design business and we recommend light gray grout very frequently. Arctic White. 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. White is out. I would try the gray or snow white, I do not like the dark contrast. Yes, it is age appropriate for this house. Learn how your comment data is processed. But thats me. (Ive never had an issue keeping white grout clean, but maybe Im not a messy cook.). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Will coloured grout need special cleaning products or care there is something said for being able to bleach your grout . I love the drawers and so does my husband. I think the charcoal accents the white cabinets also. DeLorean for sure. I vote charcoal, too. The charcoal ties the whole kitchen together. Color Code: 0190. And truly, in a nutshell, I need MORE room for my wool. Ultracolor Plus FA 1-lb White #5000 All-in-one Sanded Grout. They are called Harmony. Next up was Snow White. I think the white on white looks off with the cream cabinets. Yes! The charcoal looks great with the countertops. I have white subway tile as my kitchen backsplash the grout is not brilliant white but still in the white family. If it is, it is a true pale grey. The house is by Melbourne architect Clare Cousins http://clarecousins.com.au/projects/brick-house/ I could send a picture if you wanted to see it. Thanks! I totally agree with dark countertops that are shown in the pictures white would loose the pattern. So white that I told him is looked like someone smeared white frosting on the backsplash. And frankly, if you were going to do white on white, may as well of just painted the whole wall white. Quickview. Without a doubt Delorean Grey. This vibrant collection offers a wide spectrum of colorful selections from bright hues to neutral, earthy tones. Now what happens when we pair a white tile with a brown grout? Especially if you have hardwater over time we have had some whitish gray spots on our kitchen floor. 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 love it! Black (or Delorean Grey) wont show stains and ties in with the counter top color. It seems like the gray is a good compromise! that is what its for. I would stick with the safe bet and use white. Snow white. Wow this is what I call perfect timing! Thx for this! But since you might sell some day just ask a realtor. They deal with decorating issues all the time. Something a little darker than Delores gray but definitely not as dark as charcoal. I semi-remodeled my kitchen with long white subway tile and mid/dark grey grout and I love it. My tile wasnt white, it was green but I plan on using it with white tile in the shower which is my next project. Your cabinets are CREAM and the subway tile is WHITE something needs to marry those two, IMO. I like the charcoal one. These affiliate links help support this site. Its the best choice given the hardware and countertop. It is an expensive grout, but it never needs sealing and it is very stain resisitant . All white kitchen. White is so blah. Charcoal.. white would be a major pain to keep white in a kitchen. Remember the big crocodile tears over your trees?! I would use the white. Moved to the UK 5 months ago, just finished very very small reno on a very small budget. 2020-12-18 20:51:15. Pure White Grout | Cream Grout | Brown Grout | Black Grout | White Subway Tile | Black Subway Tile. Ultimate performance cement grout; Uniform . https://images.app.goo.gl/5ZbA57kDFdkueMtR9. Still, a very pretty look which we love. 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. 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. True, you should not paint the whole house in lavender even if it is your favorite color. We did this in our master bath of our old house. ( our grout is grey) It is more expensive however the grout does not get dirty and you do not have to re seal it if say you are there for more than a couple of years. And it looks fantastic with marble. Its yellowed and stained over the years. Grey is nice but too trendy. I always lean to white on white but I can see the sense in a grey and the less stained appearance that will result. Theres always stain, but its not always possible to clean it perfectly. Mapai Grout Color Chart, Avalanche for Bright White! Final installed shade may vary with tile type, color and porosity as well as jobsite conditions and finishing techniques. White on white makes me think of bathroom tile. And I say this as a person who doesnt like orange all that much. I just think it would be better for resale, and if someone else wants to change the color, cant they re grout it? Yes my grout it sealed so not sure if that makes a huge difference. At least try the grayotherwise you may pass up the perfect compromise! Im terrified of making a wrong decision because Im never doing this again! 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. I think you need the contrast. I would go with the grey. Order a sample for $23.07 Order Sample Delivering to: 60607 | Store Pickup 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. Wish I had this info 3 months ago. However, if you want to go with a safer choice, I would go with the Delorean Grey. Thickness: . 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. But maybe charcoal grout isnt for everyone. Look at them in different lights at different times of day. I realize you have white tiles, but here's what I did. 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Delorean grey it will expand your wall paint options, versus the black that will limit. If the future owners want more color they can always use grout paint. The whites are too sterile and boring! Size: 2X8, 4X12 . However it would not stop me from buying the house if I were looking for a house of that size in that area. Thank you for this post, very useful . 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. Need the contrast. Its effectively like strobe lights to my brain. look at me! as the charcoal. A grey would work, too, but adds another color ( though super minimally). The charcoal, in my own humble opinion, looks like mildewed grout to me. Grout was orange. I have been trying to decide on tile/grout for my home. The charcoal makes it feel a bit institutional to me, so I would like the softer, but still defined gray. Find My Store. It also helps the shape of the tile stand out more, which I like. 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. I vote charcoal. I vote for the charcoal. I find most white grouts look off white and on the yellow hue. . Personally, Im loving the posts that were drafts. White never stays white and often yellows over time. Good luck. You have what sounds like a lovely and cohesive color scheme and a light to medium grey would look splendid. But then I go back to the fact that a little strip of backsplash isnt going to turn someone off from buying a house. 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? 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. 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. 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. 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 thanks! I think thats what you need. I recently spent the better part of two days scrubbing and sealing the cream colored grout in my kitchen and bathrooms yuck! I would go with the Delorean grey. The white washes out like you said looks like frosting smeared on the backsplash, the dark is such a contrast that every imperfection shows. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Should we do a little more contrast with Platinum? The charcoal is too much contrast. I prefer a much paler color that is not white. I have it, love it, would do it again in a heartbeat. Your kitchen looks amazing and I can hardly wait for your reveal pictures. Go with the gray you will be happy you did! And who did it in a way thats effortlessly cool?? MAPEI. So glad youre saying this is working! 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. 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 will show stains. Charcoal for sure. You might be overthinking this one since it sounds like youll be moving again. the white looks way washed out. I put some porcelain tiles that looks like marble into our old bathroom and decided on medium gray grout. (A quick online search revealed that this can happen with dark colored grouts, and is a problem for professional installers, as well.) Pure White is the brightest white grout and Jet Black is the darkest black grout on the market today. If you arent one that is bothered by things being not perfect then the charcoal would give you the good contrast. Definitely go with the charcoal. O boy! one note: if you are brave enough to try to tile yourself (dont! That being said, considering what different colors of grout can do to your room is a very good thing. It is classic, very affordable, and is something that will never go out of style. If you want your wall to disappear then matching grout to tile color is good. The charcoal looked very dark until you showed the sample behind the sinkI think it sets off everything nicely. 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.