Arabesque or subway tile?
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Comments (16)kimiko, I think they will look great with what you are describing in your kitchen. The only tips I can give are: expect it to take longer than you think. We were probably too obsessed with making it perfect when laying them. We were trying to get the best fit possible and making them touch and interlock. But, if we realized that once you do get to the grouting stage, it doesn't matter if the space between them isn't perfect on the wall. Just check for level and plumb as you go along. You want to keep those horizontal and vertical lines straight. We did not install it the way you see tile usually installed, the first row all along the counter, then do the 2nd row all the way around, etc. This was more of a "pyramid" pattern to it. It was the best way to get the lines straight. Order a bit more than the 10% that you usually order for waste. Just because. We didn't make many (if any) cutting mistakes but maybe it's their shape...I don't know--just order extra. We piped the grout in using a piping bag (not the pastry bag, but similar, find it at the tile aisle in Lowe's or wherever). We used Permacolor by Laticrete for the grout, in bright white. This is a true white and it gives the desired result of having the grout really be the same color as the tile, and not a slightly off-white look that other bright whites have. Hope this helps!...See MoreArabesque Tile Question
Comments (3)You'll know which option looks best once you get your samples. The creams will either look great together or clash, but I would guess the former. If you have a busy granite, sticking to one color in the bs tile is a good idea. Beyond that you are pretty free to pick something with interesting shape, texture, or both. Again, you'll know whether it's right when you see your samples together. If there's any doubt, feel free to post images of everything - paint, flooring etc......See MoreFinish edge for an arabesque tile?
Comments (3)I agree..the metal trim will cheapen the whole look with arabesques. I don't know about edge pieces designed specifically for arabesque tile though..looks like unless it's hitting a wall, or ceiling, or is inside a niche-they try to finish it with more or less elaborate border, or to incorporate other tiles.. found some pics, relevance is approximate of course:...See MoreIs an arabesque tile to busy for Cambria Berwyn countertop
Comments (8)it really does not look white.. best thing to do is get the sample card of the mapei grout colors..prop the tile up and note the white to off white to slightly bisque grout colors. I am not sure that is a stark white tile.....even if it's white... there is a range when it comes to white.....it may be ivory or a warmer white is what you have ...there are a few shades of grout in that family-slightly off white. Just dont go high contrast and I think it'll work. the tile plays up some of the swirl pattern in the counter which is what I like about it all....See Moreherbflavor
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