Tile And Grout Combinations

Grout is applied between tiles after the adhesive used for installing the tiles has cured thoroughly.

Tile and grout combinations. White tile gray grout. Why not get creative. Reverse the classic with black subway tile and white grout. A dull orange is about as colorful as most grout will get.

Mapei corporation a major supplier of tile related materials has grout in 33 colors. Thus it also helps protect the underlying surface of the tile from moisture. One of the most popular choices in home design today is white tile with gray grout. Dark grout in a similar tone to a dark tile will create a softer look while a light grout will bring out the tile pattern adding even more drama.

But subway tile comes in many colors and grout comes in even more. Few truly vibrant grout colors are available most falling in the earthen toned color spectrum. Pick a brightly colored tile and neutral grout. Going darker or lighter with the grout to add more or less contrast will make the tile pop more and more.

For example if you re working with a white tile do you prefer white charcoal. Laticrete has 40 grout colors. The best way to choose grout is to decide if you want it to match complement or contrast the tile says walker. If you like black tile but want to soften the look choose a charcoal shade for the tile and match it closely rather than choosing a pure black and trying to soften it with white.

Or go with a neutral tile and colored grout.