Calacatta marble subway tile grout color?!
theresse
13 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (24)
rococogurl
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agoRelated Discussions
Tile grout color: subway tile with hex floor grout matching
Comments (6)Should the grout be the same color? Not necessarily. Will it look weird to use a darker gray on the floor and a lighter gray in the shower? Not at all. Any recommended colors for the shower and floor tiles along these lines? I've been getting stuff at Lowe's and they carry MAPEI Warm gray for the subway tile, and silver for the hex, if you lke a darker grey for the hex. Silver is actually a medium grey, but it'll appear alot darker with the white tile. Our bathroom isn't perfectly square. I think a colored grout seam that is uneven will be really obvious(that's my understanding where you would do any flubbing). Can you grout just the seam white? Can you skip grout and caulk it? Any suggestions here? Grout everything on the floor the same color. it'll actually show up more if you try doing what you suggested. It'll literally draw attention to it. What you want to dpo is make sure that you're square to the most obvious walls from the door. Especially with the hex, it won't be quite as obvious as you think, unless it's WAY out, and then nothing you can do will hide it, even using a blending color grout. One other thing-- that joint where the floor hits the walls should be caulked, but still caulk it with a caulking that matches the grout, both color AND texture. Does anyone know what the measure is for hex tile and subway? For subway, use unsanded, and for the hex, use sanded....See Moredifferent grout colors for subway tile & accent tile?
Comments (5)We just did this in our bathrooms (still works in progress -- the grout just went in last week). In the master bath I used a darker brown grout in the accent mosaic tiles at the top of the shower and used a light beige grout for the rest of the bathroom (travertine tiles). Downstairs (not totally grouted yet) I again used the light beige grout for the field tile (again travertine) and will be using a bright white grout in the crystal marble mosaic accent strip. The master bath (which is all grouted) looks fantastic and I am so happy that I went with two colors of grout. I am sure that the downstairs will look just as good when the white grout goes in....See MoreNeed grout color for steam shower-marble with white subway
Comments (3)there is a new product made by HB Fuller under the TEC brand it's called Power Grout, does not change colors, does stain, nor need sealing, I tried to stain it with a marker and it would not stain. in my opinion it is the best grout made to date worth looking into. good luck on your project Here is a link that might be useful: power grout...See MoreCalacatta marble subway tile backsplash question please
Comments (7)Thank you pllog! According to my admittedly limited research, white subway tiles were primarily what was used during 1913 (not colored tiles just yet), or else white or cream-colored wainscoting. I know the colorful tile was used on fireplace faces though, as is the case on ours - but I think the whole sterile kitchen and bathroom look was going on in 1913 (?). I know my house originally had it cause not only is 2x6 white subway tile in the original bathroom upstairs, but the previous owners, who I am friends with, remember it having been in the house at one time. The previous owner now in her 80's moved in with her parents in the '40's when she was a teenager. There was only one family that lived in the house before them, which is kind of neat to know. I'd love to find out more about them someday if possible. All that said, if I had the time further to obsess (I'm already taking LOADS of time away from my kids to obsess over every detail that I am already!), and the eye/confidence/creativity, or a designer, and the money, I'd do something much more fun and much more "me" in a NY heartbeat. But alas, I don't. Maybe someday. The following cut/paste link is to absolutely inspiring backsplashes, which you'd probably love: http://finishedbacksplashes2.blogspot.com/ It would be impossible for me to do if the tile were to get up to $100/SF. How did you come up w/ that calculation? Oh dear - I'd better do the math again! I was told that by going to a fabricator with big machinery, it wouldn't take that long at all for a back splash my size - but that was just one person who said that; he could have been wrong. One consideration for a backup plan for me has been white or off-white minibrick. I think with a non-matching grout - e.g. a noncommittal but darker sand color (sand having both tan and grey in it?), all those little lines would be more interesting w/ the stainless than the bigger subway tile (or, maybe that would also be the case w/ standard 2x6 tile w/ darker grout?). I wish I could find the link I've lost to ceramic minibrick (if that's the word for it) that's attractive to me. I imagine they didn't have that size in 1913 though (does anyone know?) but it's still a nice classic look. If I find it on my other computer I'll post it! I've looked at Thassos which does seem too white. The in-person samples of calcutta are too grey from a distance (I don't want it to match my stainless counter so precisely) but yes I have time to keep looking. I also still pine for the Walker Zanger lightly crackled and glazed 2x6 tile I was all excited about when I thought I would do a honed black counter. haven't ruled that out completely, but it's $25/SF. Thanks!...See Morerookie_2010
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agorookie_2010
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agotheresse
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agotheresse
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agomarcydc
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agotheresse
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agomarcydc
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agotheresse
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agomarcydc
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agomarcydc
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agotheresse
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agobill_vincent
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agomountaineergirl
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agolittlesmokie
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agotheresse
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agoelle3
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agobill_vincent
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agomarcydc
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agorococogurl
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agotheresse
13 years agolast modified: 9 years agoMrsD
9 years agoromy718
9 years ago
Related Stories
KITCHEN DESIGNSubway Tile Picks Up Gray Grout
Heading into darker territory, subway tile offers a graphic new look for kitchens, bathrooms and more
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDES9 Ways Grout–Yes, Grout–Can Add to Your Design
Choose From a Palette of Grout Colors for a Warm, Unified Look
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESCarrara vs. Calacatta Marble: What Is the Difference?
The answer is in the color and veining of these popular Italian marbles
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNConvert Your Tub Space Into a Shower — the Tiling and Grouting Phase
Step 3 in swapping your tub for a sleek new shower: Pick the right tile and test it out, then choose your grout color and type
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGHow to Clean Grout — Stains and All
If your grout is grossing you out, this deep-cleaning method will help it look new again
Full StoryTILEEpoxy vs. Cement Grout — What's the Difference?
Grout is grout, right? Nope. Cement and epoxy versions have different appearances, durability and rules of installation
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESWhy Marble Might Be Wrong for Your Bathroom
You love its beauty and instant high-quality appeal, but bathroom marble has its drawbacks. Here's what to know before you buy
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESClassic Subway Tiles Go Uptown
Get a polished, high-end look from subway tiles old and new
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNSubway Tile Wainscoting Puts Bathrooms on the Right Track
It repels water. It looks clean. It works with many architectural styles. Looks like bathrooms have a ticket to a no-brainer
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGN10 Gorgeous Backsplash Alternatives to Subway Tile
Artistic installations, back-painted glass and pivoting windows prove there are backsplash possibilities beyond the platform
Full Story
theresseOriginal Author