Tile And Grout Combinations

Once you start to add a little contrast between your tile and grout the shape of the tile is revealed much more clearly and the grout itself forms a pattern out of the negative space.

Tile and grout combinations.

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. Mapei corporation a major supplier of tile related materials has grout in 33 colors. Pick a brightly colored tile and neutral grout. Reverse the classic with black subway tile and white grout.

Why not get creative. But subway tile comes in many colors and grout comes in even more. Laticrete has 40 grout colors. 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.

Going darker or lighter with the grout to add more or less contrast will make the tile pop more and more. One of the most popular choices in home design today is white tile with gray grout. A dull orange is about as colorful as most grout will get. White tile gray grout.

With mapei this orange is called cinnamon. Few truly vibrant grout colors are available most falling in the earthen toned color spectrum. Or go with a neutral tile and colored grout. The best way to choose grout is to decide if you want it to match complement or contrast the tile says walker.

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