Tile And Grout Combinations

Pick a brightly colored tile and neutral grout.

Tile and grout combinations.

The best way to choose grout is to decide if you want it to match complement or contrast the tile says walker. 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. 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. Thus it also helps protect the underlying surface of the tile from moisture.

White tile gray grout. A dull orange is about as colorful as most grout will get. Or go with a neutral tile and colored grout. Reverse the classic with black subway tile and white grout.

But subway tile comes in many colors and grout comes in even more. It consists of a mixture of sand and cement which becomes a hard non absorbent surface after drying. Going darker or lighter with the grout to add more or less contrast will make the tile pop more and more. With mapei this orange is called cinnamon.

Why not get creative. Laticrete has 40 grout colors. For example if you re working with a white tile do you prefer white charcoal. One of the most popular choices in home design today is white tile with gray grout.

Few truly vibrant grout colors are available most falling in the earthen toned color spectrum.