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HELP! Last minute grout color choice!

6 years ago

My contractor is grouting tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts on grout choice. Tile is 2 inch Carrara hex. I had originally chosen custom delorean gray because I like the look of the geometric pattern (and bc the walls are white subway tile and I like the contrast). However, now that I am looking at the tile job, some of the grout lines are inconsistent, and I'm worried delorean gray will show issues. I have platinum as a backup. Should I make the switch?

I have attached a picture of the non-grouted tiles so you can see the inconsistencies (I can tell here where the new sheet starts - am I being too picky?). I've also attached a picture of two samples my contractor grouted for me - the left is platinum and the right is delorean gray.

Thank you!

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MDLN

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

right sample

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badgergal
6 years ago
I think the darker grout looks better. In your first picture the grout lines do not look inconsistent enough to matter. The darker grout does make the tile shapes pop. It will look beautiful.
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eahilley
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you! I needed that validation :)
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Juboka Ltd
6 years ago
I like the lighter one. With the darker grout it might look like chicken wire.
ladygibbs
6 years ago
I personally like the lighter one... But I like subtle.

I am doing white subway, with marble hex flooring as well. I think the grout I am using is called warm grey.
goingagainstthegrain
6 years ago
IMO both grout colors look attractive. It just depends if emphasizing the tile shape is a priority to you or not.
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MDLN
6 years ago
Agree, do you want to empasize the size & shape? I did, so did a darker grout and am very happy with the look.
palimpsest
6 years ago
If you are concerned about differences in joint width the lighter one will be more forgiving.
chispa
6 years ago
Another vote for the lighter grout.

They both work with the tile, but give you a different look. I also prefer the subtle look.
cpartist
6 years ago
Darker. The lighter one blends too much with the tile.
Nancy in Mich
6 years ago
If you are using the same grout on white subways, I like the lighter grout. If you can do two grout colors (and I don't see why you can't), I would use dark on the floor and light on the walls.
FeatherBee
6 years ago
What did you choose?

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