Hi, I am debating grout colors for a kitchen backsplash right this second. Lol. The charcoal looks nice but maybe if your thinking resale gray would be best. I like the darker colors, I agree that the light is too stark. Thanks for publishing this! I feel they really need a contrast. I am having a similar issue. They deal with decorating issues all the time. There are three conversations surrounding grout and they center on color, spacing, and visual impact. Since the HH is afraid of Charcoal- go with the grey. Thats my votecharcoal. A blend of lightweight recycled glass and fine aggregate sand allows for a smooth consistency that is easy to spread and clean. White is the current trend with builders in my area right now. It pulls together the look of the new dark knobs and drawer pulls you put in and looks like it is appropriate for the age of the house. From wider shots of your kitchen in previous posts, you have some beadboard that makes a vertical stripe. DeLorean for sure. I think many would be very interested in an even deeper dive on this subject, looking at more colors and hues, floor versus wall, and even by room. 2nd choice would be gray. 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. 100% charcoalnot only does it make the tile pop, but is a way cleaner look long term. More like this Tiles Georgia Pecans Grout Renew White Beveled Subway Tile White Subway Tile Bathroom Subway Tile Showers White Subway Tile Backsplash White Tile Kitchen Textured Subway Tile White Tile Shower Ceramic Subway Tile Bathroom Farmhouse Style Brick Exterior House The whites make it look to much like a hospital. Any chance of adding a grey grout option to these subway & penny tile photos? the white, and off white- wont last long.keeping grout clean so it is true to its color just wont happen, no matter how hard you try. QUESTION: We have what is supposed to be off-white grout on matte marble subway tiles in our kitchen. For an off white grout like for my Marmi tile install I prefer Laticrete's Perm A Colour grout. Definitely the charcoal, the contrast will work well with your counters and cabinet hardware. The white is so 1985! The charcoal is too dark and looks institutional. I want to add something howeverhoned marble can be cleaned with bleach/comet+green scotch pad and then be re-sealed. GREY! They complimented it (and lightened it up) with a white and light wood vanity which helps both tiles and patterns work well together as the grout is not competing with the tile, but just adding texture and depth to it. Deloreon grey ! We nearly got divorced over the cabinet color. Just get ground colorant and paint it. I vote for charcoal. I love how the charcoal emphasizes the subway tiles. Great compromise between the other two options. Charcoalwe are about to do the same in our tub surround, I agree. Keracolor Sanded 25-lb White #5000 Sanded Grout. Every little imperfection stands out. Plant your feet and insist. That REALLY bothers me every time I go there and have to use that bathroom. It provides the best definition and showcases the pattern/texture of the tile. The color wasnt as uniform as youd expect and I found those shade inconsistencies annoying and it just looked kind of dirty. Custom's poly blend grout has a color named #381 bright white, which is very close to Dal's product. 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. I am 73 and live in the South. But after a very short time I realized it read very YELLOW and dingy, especially as its gotten dirty. I really do. Thx for this! This looks like it may be brown grout with black tile. Agree. 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 The charcoal is too much contrast. Good Luck. Go with the grey. Good luck to you sorry that happened. I am far from a interior decorator but I would go with the white. Keep doing them! Labor intensive but east to do. It was done in 2013 and my only issue is that I didnt carry the tile over on to the other walls. Theres always stain, but its not always possible to clean it perfectly. get it at home depot or amazon. When it was being installed, my tile guy sent me a photo while the grout was still wet, therefore it was a light grey, and I instantly wished it would stay that colour. 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. Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. QuartzLock 2 is my favorite. We just did ours last winter and LOVE it. I love the drawers and so does my husband. Im glad you published this. If your plans are to be there a while, long enough to enjoy your choices, definitely charcoal! for pricing and availability. look at me! as the charcoal. Team #somethinggrey which totally fits with your countertop. Thank you!!!! Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. I feel sick to my stomach over it. I vote charcoal. Happy to DM you a picture on IG. grey;it is less sensitive to dirt but does not have as much a contrast to the white tile. Charcoal or grey. Easy. The dove with dove is definitely the safer choice. for pricing and availability. I was thinking that gray grout looked like NYC subways, black grout like the London Underground and white grout like the Paris Metro, but a quick look at photos shows examples of all three colors of grout in all three cities. It seems like the gray is a good compromise! Its working, but its added weeks to our bathroom renovation. 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. Please, please can we see the gray? Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. It gets dirty easily. That is beautiful subway tile, show it off! Arctic White. The charcoal is way too dark. Hope I helped you. I would be on team grey in this case. As someone who has migraines, the charcoal is tough to live with. What material are your gray counters made of? The charcoal would also enhance the countertop and hardware colors. Arctic White. 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? Andrea, I wouldnt dream of using anything other than a grey colored grout. Charcoal looks dirty to me, like it is old and has been washed a bunch. The tile is suppose to be the focal pointnot the grout. DEFINITELY Grey or Charcoal. Could you do a post on FLOOR tile/grout. White never stays white and often yellows over time. Why not meet the HH halfway and pick the Delorean Grey. White looks like bathroom tile to me. Thank you for supporting One Hundred Dollars a Month. I do like the under cabinet lights and the lights in the cabinets (I still have wood shelves in the lighted cabinets.). paint your grout. While the charcoal does look sharp at first glance, I think it is taste-specific and you might get tired of it. 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. It works best when your marble has warm gray in it too. At the end of the day its You that has to live with and like the colours . 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He not only dislikes the color, but thinks its going to be a total mess to use. My daughter has white subway tile with white grout and I think its really pretty. O boy! I chose all wood with fully extend and soft closure. Both of those are too extreme on the spectrum. some of the greys look pale on the chip, but in real life are quite dark. (The one you didnt show us might be just the compromise you need), I would vote for the I wish I had gone with a grey grout in the first place. It ties the look together and is unifying. I don't think it's a good match for the Carrara worktops. Dal's arctic white has a smidge of gray in it. I am absolutely paranoid about it discolouring and it is starting to discolour behind the kitchen sink. Hey Andrea! Definitely charcoal but the grey could be the compromise. 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. #fairisle #sco, Good morning from Fair Isle! I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. It looks too old and not in a good way. Among the most popular options in the white tile category we have the subway tile. 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. Anythning other then white looks dirty to me. I like the charcoal too Maybe your HH will listen to a guy! Find the right local pro on Houzz to kickstart your project. No, the backsplash probably wouldnt keep someone from buying the house, but it might get you a lower offer. Has anyone used Snow White grout on white tiles? The white grout REALLY makes it look like those cheap, stick-on plastic tiles. Our white tile was a larger format with very faint gray streaking across it, so that helped tie the gray in as well. As long as its good enough and you dont have broken tile on the walls, it should be fine. You are much better at painting than I am but you encourage me to take on those tired, ugly spaces! Pure White Grout | Cream Grout | Brown Grout | Black Grout | White Subway Tile | Black Subway Tile. True, you should not paint the whole house in lavender even if it is your favorite color. No matter what color you choose, Im sure it will look very nice. Yes! I think charcoal or Delorean.