Advice for grout color. Light or dark grey? too busy??
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New grout, too light (gray), can I 'dye' it charcoal/black?
Comments (7)Yes, you can, and regardless of what the color is now, or what you want it to be, it can be done, and relatively easily. You said you've done some research and found the reference to Aquamix's colorants. They're the best there is. I have a link to where you can buy them on line, as well as a forum thread that gives explicit directions on using them. Here's the url to buy them on line: http://www.1877floorguy.com/grcopr.html And below is the link to the forum thread. Refer to reply #2: Here is a link that might be useful: Using Grout colorants...See MoreGrout color for carrara marble backsplash - Platinum is too dark!
Comments (6)I think the platinum takes the fun out of your particular tile design. I'd go lighter like the white ( or other nice light color for your marble ). Or I'd go darker than the platinum. Was you sample totally dry when you took that picture? It took my samples over a day to really dry down for a realistic reading. Do some more samples. My carrara is more of a tannish color. I used Natural which was sort of concrete color. It had an ever so slight green to it. Other grays were pinkish and did not look good with my tile. My different trials in the picture were Natural & white, total Natural, & last, Natural cut with a little white. I ended up blending Natural with a bit of white in a 3:1 ratio for my final material. I wanted some contrast....See MoreAdvice on bathroom art? Frame color too dark?
Comments (22)Thanks everybody! The frame is "black walnut" which I thought was a very dark wood, and it is, but it definitely reads like black. I will try to accessorize with a few other darker tones and I'm sure my eye will eventually get used to it. Sources: Mirror - Rustic Wood Shandi Framed Oval Mirror from World Market (https://www.worldmarket.com/product/rustic+wood+shandi+framed+oval+mirror.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn) Knobs on vanity are from World Market, switched from original knobs (https://www.worldmarket.com/product/silver+and+white+floral+ceramic+knobs+set+of+2.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search) Vanity is Chelsea vanity 24", purchased from Wayfair but also available at Home Depot and on Amazon.com (https://www.wayfair.com/Simpli-Home-Chelsea-24-Single-Bathroom-Vanity-QSI1097.html) Faucet from Lowe's: Pfister Sonterra (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Pfister-Sonterra-Polished-chrome-2-handle-4-in-Centerset-Bathroom-Faucet/1000025511) Floor:American Olean Sausalito White White Honeycomb Mosaic Ceramic Wall Tile (https://www.lowes.com/pd/American-Olean-Sausalito-White-White-Honeycomb-Mosaic-Ceramic-Wall-Tile-Common-12-in-x-12-in-Actual-12-in-x-12-in/3426464) Toilet: Kohler Cavata 1.6 gal dual flush (https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=dual+flush+toilet) Wall color: Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore Paneling color: Alabaster by Sherwin Williams Grout: Espresso Art print: Hydra by by Sofia Bonati at Society6 Frame: Black walnut at picture frames.com Floating shelves: Custom made by SolidRustics on Easy.com Lighting (not pictured): Kichler Porcelona 2 Light 9-inch (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kichler-Lighting-Pocelona-2-Light-9-in-Chrome-Bell-Vanity-Light/999904975)...See MoreHELP! Dark stains from grout on light gray tile.
Comments (12)Sorry but no fix for this . I have no idea why you would have left this job 1/2 finished unless it was a huge emergency.I hate to say it but the tile job looks a bit sloppy with different size grout lines and a poor layout in the corner and I also am wondering about how you waterproofed the space. Hard lesson to learn but this is a redo since you have now also scratched all the til so will be impossible to keep clean even if you found a miracle to remove the grout...See MoreRelated Professionals
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