Dal's arctic white has a smidge of gray in it. The flexibility of grout color for white subway tile backsplash is pretty exquisite and if you crave a lighter space, white grout is a great starting point. We do delorean gray everywhere, but I bet you could mix the white and charcoal together? This bathroom went with a black on black scheme on the walls and it really works. But what happens when we mix it up and put some black grout in between those simple tiles? Not white, not light gray. Prism Snow White in the right column has the most pronounced beige tint on the board. (A quick online search revealed that this can happen with dark colored grouts, and is a problem for professional installers, as well.) This is a light gray that's on the warm side. Ive been watching home improvement shows and you can see every imperfection in the grout lines with such a contrast. At least try the grayotherwise you may pass up the perfect compromise! Any advice is most welcome!! #2 Delorean Gray We would have renamed it "Third Day After a Chicago Snow Storm," but nobody asked us. Custom's poly blend grout has a color named #381 bright white, which is very close to Dal's product. 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. As everyone who has lived with old floor tile knows, when grout ages it will end up a dull dirt color, so if you can be content with something close to that from the start on your floors, you will save yourself some grief. So if anyone else out there needs a warm white grout, I would highly recommend the Flexcolor CQ standard white grout. Definitely Charcoal! Ive never done it and Im scared to do it, but its something to think about especially after seeing this beaut. I suspect its only super mod poppy places that arent my home at all though. Not a different combo than what you show, but I LOVE the black tile bathroom that Jenny finished in the cabin project she worked on: http://littlegreennotebook.com/2017/01/juniper-studio-the-shop-bathroom-and-bunkroom.html/. The whites are just BORING, not even safe, just boring. Since the HH is afraid of Charcoal- go with the grey. Arctic White. Its what I have with my subway tile and its perfect. My daughter just had a bathroom put in in her basement and they used the charcoal grout. 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. Model # 5UJ500011. We have white tile with white grout and I like the simplicity of it. I like the charcoal too Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. With white youll also see more staining from water. So my question is: what is cost/process to re-grout, and what labor is involved? Busy patterns wears thin for me. Ive had to go back and scrub each grout line with a q-tip soaked in vinegar to remove the haze. 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 \_()_/). For what its worth I am not a realtor, but love the help we received from ours. For more information, please see my disclosure policy. By Mavis Butterfield on March 5, 2020 - 214 Comments. The charcoal looks great with the countertops. #1 Charcoal! But I couldnt even get him to try it yesterday {maybe he will give it a go today?}. Why not meet the HH halfway and pick the Delorean Grey. #fairisle #sco, Good morning from Fair Isle! We did this in our master bath of our old house. We have unusually dark brown limestone floors and dark wood work (1930s house) and wanted to keep things warm. Conclusion lighter grout makes the room feel bigger. I vote for charcoal. He has tile and white grout. But it would be tough to paint over that charcoal! We had that happen and were able to apply a colored sealer that made all the grout lines the same color. Keep your kitchen current and classic, I say! It may have a big impact on color choice. You might be overthinking this one since it sounds like youll be moving again. Yes, I know its on the backsplash, but it can still get stained. 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. Thanks for the visual. I have a large white glass tile and the only bright white I can find has a bit of cream in it. A blend of lightweight recycled glass and fine aggregate sand allows for a smooth consistency that is easy to spread and clean. Snow white. And whoever is doing the most cooking should be able to choose . The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. As for staining I dont have a problem with white grout currently on my kitchen backsplash so I am not sure what everyone is talking about with having to paint it or take care of it so religiously. If brown is your jam then go ahead with the brown grout. You all are killing it this week with posts on topics Im already considering. I recently spent the better part of two days scrubbing and sealing the cream colored grout in my kitchen and bathrooms yuck! The charcoal is striking in my opinion and much more there. It sounds like your island is kind of the star so you dont want the walls to be too busy. Can I ask.how they fixed the misplaced grout colors? Need the contrast. The contrast is sharp. FWIW the whitest white grout is Avalanche by Mapei. The comments speak for themselvesgrout post for the win! MAPEI. NOT white!! Thank you! There are chunks of white tile in betwen all that dark grout!! Just get ground colorant and paint it. Arctic White. And also pulled this one together with penny tiles, which is another popular contender and very affordable when it comes to renovating: Pure White Grout | Cream Grout | Brown Grout | Black Grout | White Penny Tile | Black Penny Tile. The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic, you can simply use a matching grout. I have white subway tile as my kitchen backsplash the grout is not brilliant white but still in the white family. Charcoal ALL THE WAY. These are good points. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. It is a little busy though. Among the most popular options in the white tile category we have the subway tile. I did a white subway tile with white grout for my kitchen backsplash. The charcoal is too dark and looks institutional. White grout seems to be popular among my moms generation. Can we get a followup with unusual colors, different thicknesses and Schluter? Emily! White grout is horrible find and use. love the idea of this post! There is too much grey being used in housing today and it is a color that many people dislike. . It sounds amazing. I like them all (maybe the charcoal best) but I think you should let the HH choose. O boy! 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Now what happens when we pair a white tile with a brown grout? Lol. Need a contrast and so much easier to keep clean. A tile mock up board should be made for any new job prior to grouting. It might look great! We have brown grout with regular white subway tile, and it looks great. Charcoal, too harsh Anyway, this product worked to brighten and lighten the grout. You may find where its from at the link. I think I would prefer the grey. Charcoalwe are about to do the same in our tub surround, I agree. It provides the best definition and showcases the pattern/texture of the tile. Mock ups are an excellent idea. Snow white. It looks clean and classier. I would personally choose charcoal or grey see if they have your colors ( whatever you choose ) in a pre-sealed stained grout. Ask me how I know. And second the question re: floor + wall- why go different? I did dolorean gray with my white subway tile in the shower and its great. It seems like the gray is a good compromise! I do like the under cabinet lights and the lights in the cabinets (I still have wood shelves in the lighted cabinets.). Delorean gray or Charcoal. White never stays white and often yellows over time. Moved to the UK 5 months ago, just finished very very small reno on a very small budget. Your kitchen looks amazing and I can hardly wait for your reveal pictures. I think it would be a nice middle ground for the two of you that falls between between charcoal and white. Its easiest if grout matches your backsplash tile. But, everyone likes something different.. so no wrong answers.. 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. However, if you want to go with a safer choice, I would go with the Delorean Grey. I like that. But thats me. I have the Delorean grey and I like it. We also did floor in Carrara marble with the same grey grout, which tied it all together. From a distance it doesnt even look any different than having no grout. You should try the Delorean Gray. But it looks off white and on the yellow hue against bright white tile. Just make sure that you keep your scrub brush handy to keep the grout clean and fresh looking. You love the charcoal and he loves the white. 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. No white grout. . charcoal! 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/. NOT the charcoal, if you are going to resell. delorean has more of a lavender undertone. Grout Customs POLYBLEND Plus Non Sanded (Arctic White 640) Brand: Polyblend 43 ratings Color: Arctic White About this item Brighter, more vivid finished color Enhanced color consistency Better resistance to efflorescence Easy to use - Just mix with water Polymer fortified for hard, durable, professional results See more product details Mapai Grout Color Chart, Avalanche for Bright White! It really makes the tiles look great!! Id never go with white grout unless its someplace that isnt exposed to dirt. Please let us know the decision. Size: 2X8, 4X12 . White on white or black on black will save you some significant heartache. Especially with grout used with colorful ceramic floor tiles or colored tiles, not just black and white tiles. I really do. White is out. Some of the reps say they are interchangeable. Me again. We just did ours and love it and everybody who sees it loves it!!!! We tried bright white {which let me tell you is the OPPOSITE of CHARCOAL on the grout spectrum}. Charcoal or the lighter grey, but definitely charcoal. I struggled w/ that! Arctic White Vs Bright White Grout | Wayfair Showing results for "arctic white vs bright white grout" 559 Results Sort by Recommended Sale Berkeley 12" x 4" Ceramic Bullnose Tile Trim in Arctic White by Itona Tile $2.81 $5.95 ( 23) Sale 8.5" x 2.1" Ceramic Bullnose Tile Trim in Matte Arctic White by Daltile $5.76 $7.77 ( 5) +4 Sizes charcoal or gray with those counter tops. That being said EPOXY grout can solve your dirty white grout issues. Grout Joint Recommendation: 1/16" Manufacturer Advisory: All tile is measured by the DCOF AcuTestTM method. Ill plump for light and bright every time. The charcoal, in my own humble opinion, looks like mildewed grout to me. Not too dark and not too light. I realize you have white tiles, but here's what I did. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. Just my nickels worth! They have different cabinet and drawer construction. I totally agree all those LINES everywhere from the cabinets already. for pricing and availability. What do you get when you mix the two? I basically cant stand looking at it. Delorean Gray I have elongated matte subway tiles with a gray between Charcoal and your Delorean and we love it and get so many compliments. Jane. Doing this to your tile will accentuate the grout which in turn makes the entire kitchen appear busier and less calming, but it does give it that vintage industrial look if that is what you are going for. Good luck. But I dont know how the gray looks. paint your grout. I took photos but wasnt sure how to send them. For an off white grout like for my Marmi tile install I prefer Laticrete's Perm A Colour grout. Id probably go with the Delorean gray if its a good medium-dark. Great summary! The charcoal makes it feel a bit institutional to me, so I would like the softer, but still defined gray. Ive had white grout. Another commenter talked about dove color grout, and I like it for a grey. If your plans are to be there a while, long enough to enjoy your choices, definitely charcoal! My daughter has white subway tile with white grout and I think its really pretty. Keep doing them! If you splash something on the whites (spaghetti sauce), itll be really hard to get white again and itll drive you crazy. QUESTION: We have what is supposed to be off-white grout on matte marble subway tiles in our kitchen. I was looking at Fusion pro bright white.. which I also read there are sanded and non sanded grouts but can't find a non sanded fusion pro. We love it! I prefer the look of white, but I also know how hard it is to keep wht grout clean. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. So, even if darker grout isnt your first choice, it might be better than painting the white grout to keep it white. 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. My friend did that, with classic white subway tiles, and it looks fab! White is the current trend with builders in my area right now. 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. Charcoal or Delorean gray! Thanks for the blogI agree that Custom Sisal Rugs is a practical and elegant flooring solution. Its looking great. I will say that high-contrast grout requires a PERFECT tile job, since every little grout line is so visible, and its really obvious if some of the tiles are even sliiiightly unevenly spaced. Grey just adds another color and white is lovely for a bathroom. My favorite grout is light brown. Since I did an inset cubby with the same penny hex- the grey seemed like the best option. (The ones for painting on existing grout.) Its not too bright. I just did this for a bathroom-large white subway and medium grey grout using a 1/16 spacer. Do you love the monochromatic of the white on white and black on black or do you think you could get behind mixing in some brown grout with your black or white tiles? Definitely the charcoal, the contrast will work well with your counters and cabinet hardware. Your tile material should not matter as long as you keep the grout paint off of the tile. Let us all know what your final choice is. We have something closest to the Delorian grey with white tile in our bathroom and I like that it is softer than the charcoal but easier to keep clean than white. Cape Gray. First, if you havent heard of polyurethane grout, look into it. Asked for grey grout exactly matching the lightest shade of gray in the tile contractors interpretation was a very dark gray. The contrast is beautiful in my opinion. And still retain its classic look. This stuff keeps me up at night, drying out my eyes searching the internet. Find My Store. Keep us posted! A type of white that's slightly darker than bright white. We did Gray w/ WhiteWhich looks awesome. Wish I could attach a photo. Ruth Ann. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. My sons house has the pale grey and it is very nice and just a hint of contrast but not overwhelming. The existing bathroom in our current house went with cream/beige square tiles and chocolate (poop!) Maybe the lighter grey? I love the charcoal, but for resale purposes, make the HH do a sample of the DeLorean Gray and see what he thinks. I hope you have a fan. If the future owners want more color they can always use grout paint. I love the charcoal, hate the whites, and figure HH would compromise on the grey? Why? So just in case you might have missed this one and are in the tiling stage of your renovation we hope it helps. Heres another take on this issue. It has epoxy in the grout mixture which keeps the grout from soaking in the dirt etc, making much easier to clean. 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. Charcoal! No matter what color you choose, Im sure it will look very nice. Agree. It was done in 2013 and my only issue is that I didnt carry the tile over on to the other walls. Among the most popular options in the white tile category we have the subway tile. I love it! We just did ours last winter and LOVE it. I have so many opinions on grout, please allow me to share. This vibrant collection offers a wide spectrum of colorful selections from bright hues to neutral, earthy tones. grey;it is less sensitive to dirt but does not have as much a contrast to the white tile. You could go with the white and then paint it darker if you hate it, too. Either grey. Surprisingly, I love that black on black tile and grout in that bathroom. {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. Im team snow white. Kitchen floor is black penny tiles with black grout which looks super cool and Ive been happy with but again its a lot of grout to clean for a kitchen floor. Someone, mentioned they had used Delorean grey with their white backsplash in their kitchen and loved it. 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. Better, because it wasnt white white and although you cant tell from this photo it did give the spaces between the tiles a wee bit of depth. Thank you SO MUCH for this post, especially the comparisons with different colors of tile and different colors of grout. some of the greys look pale on the chip, but in real life are quite dark. Thanks! here is a bathroom I tiled in cararra and used delorean grey 9on the walls and on the floor) . Charcoal pops the hardware on the cabinets, but your choice is what matters. Snow White just looks clean, clean, clean. Arctic White. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Instead of buying more grout are you able to mix the colours you have? Lighter grout is much more forgiving. I can't wait to see your pictures!!! It also wont show up any grout discoloration as much as the white does. Grey is HUGE right now in decorating. The charcoal or grey both look nice, and more practical for people who actually cook in their kitchen. Love your blog Emily! I love the charcoal. If you want a really gorgeous, but dramatic look, you need to go with the charcoal. Both of you want this project to come to an end Im guessing him even more than you so choose something that you both can be satisfied with. I splurged and went with the stain resistant grout. We didnt want to worry about white grout getting dirty and gray wouldnt have fit at all. 388. The whites make it look to much like a hospital. Great information, Emily! Arctic White Square. For what its worth, we have a white marble herringbone back splash with white grout. Id vote for dark gray not quite as jarring as black. The realtor convinced us to leave it and the home did sell within a few days on the market (near Seattle) but I would shy away from ever attempting it again. She used it in the coolest modern way possible in this bathroom below. Charcoal or grey. Black (or Delorean Grey) wont show stains and ties in with the counter top color. Delorean Gray. Weve also done more medium grays. Try grey today and I think youll both be pleased! Does anyone have a super light gray or bone colored grout with white tiles? I personally cant imagine anyone not buying a house just because of a disagreeable grout color- unless it looked extremely tacky. 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? 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? The white washes out like you said looks like frosting smeared on the backsplash, the dark is such a contrast that every imperfection shows. As someone who has migraines, the charcoal is tough to live with. No, the backsplash probably wouldnt keep someone from buying the house, but it might get you a lower offer. #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 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! Good luck! Our bathroom has white grout on the floor, and I regularly (every few months) have to use a white grout pen to paint it or it looks so gross and dirty. Every tiny imperfection stood out. Your cabinets are CREAM and the subway tile is WHITE something needs to marry those two, IMO. 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 also asked my SIL who is a pro decorator and she agreed. And just when you thought we were done playing tile matchmaker, lets talk about black tile. GREY! Despite sealing the grout the weekend we moved in, it stainsfrom oil, from spills, from who knows what. I dont know why I like it so much as Im generally drawn to cooler colors across the board. Beautiful!!. but I get compliments on my penny round floor tiles all of the time so I guess its a tradeoff. So my question is with a large feature island (94), with a gorgeous full movement white based granite counter (White River), with outer lying dark grey counters (Coastal Grey), white cabinets on perimeter, (island cabinets are navy) & Dove grey backsplash, do we choose light grey grout? I would stick with the safe bet and use white. That being said, considering what different colors of grout can do to your room is a very good thing. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But it would be tough to paint over that charcoal! Ultracolor Plus FA 1-lb White #5000 All-in-one Sanded Grout. 384. After three years, it still looks clean no stains, yellowing, graying, etc. I highly recommend because the gray resists staining better than white, but its not as jarring as the black grout against the white tile. YES! Add color with your linens and counter accessories and cooking utensils. We did the charcoal with white tile. Im at my daughters piano teacher s house now; they have the subway tile with light grey and it looks really good! 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. Sorry MavisI gotta go with the white. At least for me, it gives the look more character because of the contrasting color (against the white). Maybe your HH will listen to a guy! 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). We recently had a dog washing station built. I want to add something howeverhoned marble can be cleaned with bleach/comet+green scotch pad and then be re-sealed. I would do one of the whites and maybe the gray. 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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. Color: White #5000. And if you dont really want delorian grey than charcoal. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I also prefer a lighter grout on white tile, but I think Id have to learn more toward bone/cream grout, just for the cleaning factor. Yesterday was grouting day for my light green glass backsplash tile. Order a sample for $23.07 Order Sample Delivering to: 60607 | Store Pickup 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. Its easy as you just use a paint brush and its much more forgiving than trying to grout dark and messing up the lines. In the bathtub I continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile. Grout was orange. Grey or charcoal would make a wonderful contrast!! The answer to me is REALLY easy. Download our selection chart to find yours! Its too easy for gray to look dirty. I like the contrast with your drawer handles and knobs. The white looks too white with your ivory cabinets. based on your countertops and hardware, I would go with charcoal. Striking and so lovely. While I do not care for the starkness of the charcoal, the bigger problem with the white tones are the inevitable stains.