When dark grout is used with light tile, the patterns of the tile start to create a bolder aesthetic for your overall design. Pairing bright white tile with dark grout is a new trend that we can't get enough of. Photo by Chelsie Lopez Productions. Grout - 381 Bright White.īottom Right: 3'x 6' Subway Tile - 21W Cobalt. Top: Medium Moroccan Fish Scales - 366 Satin Black, 613 Black. Grout - 381 Bright White.īottom Left: Small Squares & Bricks - 65W Amber, 112 Saddle Clove, 1673 Espresso, 906R Burnt Sugar. Perfect for a dramatic bar nook, this trend will leave your guests with tile envy.įor more tiled bar designs, visit our blog '8 Bar Design Tiled Backsplash Ideas' For this concept we recommend letting your tile be the focal point in your design so it's not too distracting to the eye. We love making a statement with tile so the more we can make it pop, the better.

When you want your tile to be the star of the show, contrasting your dark tile with a bright white grout is the way to go. Photo by The Roxy Hotel NYC.īottom Left: Medium Moroccan Fish Scales - 155 Steel. Grout - 370 Dove.īottom Right: 2'圆' Herringbone - 28 Everglades. Top: Medium Moroccan Fish Scales - 366 Satin Black, 613 Black. we suggest playing with different glaze finishes when matching dark tile with dark grout because it adds an extra element of depth into the design.įor more on mixing glaze finishes, visit our blog '3 Things to Consider when Choosing Glaze' This is one of our favorite concepts because we are all for being bold when it comes to tile. The same concept as light tile with light grout, perfectly matching your dark tile with dark grout will create a dramatic and moody statement. Photo by NS Builders. Grout - 381 Bright White. Top: 3'x8' Subway Tile and Bubbles - 11 Deco White. Grout - 381 Bright White.īottom Left: 1'x2's - 11 Deco White, 130 White, 77E Grey. Grout - 381 Bright White.īottom Right: Medium Diamonds - 11 Deco White. For example, if you have statement cabinets or statement brass hardware, consider choosing a grout where you won't be overwhelmed by hundreds of small grout lines.įor more on our bright white tile, visit our blog ' 7 Bright White Handmade Tile Installs We Adore' We recommend this soft look when you want the tile to seamlessly fit into the rest of your space.

Matching your bright white tile with a bright white grout creates a statement that's posh and polished. Match it up - Light on Lightīoth timeless and classic, this look will make your tile automatically elegant. It withstands up to 500 degrees and is super durable and easy-to-use.įor more on installing tile, visit our blog ' A Guide to Laying Ceramic Tile: Tips and Ideas' 1. This is a two-part mixture that doesn't require sealing, whereas most other sanded grouts do.

We recommend a higher quality, yet still reasonable-priced product called Laticrete Permacolor Select sanded grout. The main differences between grouts are pricing and quality. Splash some water on your tile and if it beads off cleanly and doesn’t absorb into the tile, your tile is good to go! You can test your tile to make sure it is sealed by conducting a water drop test. This will keep the tile from staining and will make cleaning much easier. We strongly recommend our tile is sealed with any penetrating sealer, such as Aqua Mix Sealer’s Choice Gold, before it is grouted. Here’s our complete guide to grout that will help you choose the correct grout based on your tile to create the space of your dreams. Continue reading to find out the 6 ways on how to choose grout for your handmade tile! What seems like an easy decision can drastically impact your tile and overall space. You’ve done the hard part of choosing the tile of your dreams so deciding on grout should be easy, right? Sometimes.

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