This looks like it may be brown grout with black tile. Thx for this! The grey will tie in nicely with the counter tops. But it would be tough to paint over that charcoal! (The one you didnt show us might be just the compromise you need), I would vote for the Charcoal! Its tedious but it works. Do not decorate for the next owner. Lighter grout is much more forgiving. Nope. I wasnt too sure about a dark color but now that I see it, I like the way it makes the counter and cabinet hardware stand out. I kept thinking how beautiful it would be with blue grout. I used grey in a bathroom and hated it. I think probably socioeconomic groups choose differently. Look on the web or at Home Depot or Lowes (if you have one) at the different products for use on existing grout. It provides the best definition and showcases the pattern/texture of the tile. Delorean grey- safe, still neutral, clean, and goes with just about any paint colors. This vibrant collection offers a wide spectrum of colorful selections from bright hues to neutral, earthy tones. If you had to choose {and I am asking you to choose} bright white, snow white or charcoal grout, {or maybe even the Delorean grey which we didnt do a sample of} WHICH grout color do you think would look best with white walls and the tile we have up now. I totally agree all those LINES everywhere from the cabinets already. The charcoal is way too dark and the whites are not a good choice. Grout Joint Recommendation: 1/16" Manufacturer Advisory: All tile is measured by the DCOF AcuTestTM method. How To Select The Best Grout Color Fusion Pro #9 Natural Gray #10 Antique White #11 Snow White #19 Pewter #52 Tobacco Brown #59 Saddle Brown #60 Charcoal #95 Sable Brown White Tile with White Grout: The ever-popular combo that may seem boring when we type it out, but in reality is classic, timeless and gives any room a clean updated look. But honestly, charcoal ties all your dark accents together. The white is so 1985! The dove with dove is definitely the safer choice. My husband and I run a remodeling/design business and we recommend light gray grout very frequently. I have the DeLorean gray in my house and it works great. I would echo the not white options though. Thanks for the blogI agree that Custom Sisal Rugs is a practical and elegant flooring solution. Go with the grey. Thank you for supporting One Hundred Dollars a Month. Mapai Grout Color Chart, Avalanche for Bright White! I put some porcelain tiles that looks like marble into our old bathroom and decided on medium gray grout. This post has been one of our top Pinterest posts for the past couple of years. We did this in our master bath of our old house. I have been trying to decide on tile/grout for my home. My daughter has white subway tile with white grout and I think its really pretty. Agree. I hated it. The whites are too sterile and boring! you may have to do two coats but it works. I have the Delorean grey and I like it. After three years, it still looks clean no stains, yellowing, graying, etc. Little flaws are not that important, tile is more organic with small flaws. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. look at me! as the charcoal. What I am looking for is a safe bet. They deal with decorating issues all the time. There are chunks of white tile in betwen all that dark grout!! The whites are just BORING, not even safe, just boring. The white is just too much white. Anythning other then white looks dirty to me. Id vote for dark gray not quite as jarring as black. Busy patterns wears thin for me. We almost took it all down and started over. It may have a big impact on color choice. Grey just adds another color and white is lovely for a bathroom. I think the only way to change the grout colour is to actually chip it out and re-do it. Delorean Gray. Kelly Wearstler of course. My favorite grout is light brown. Just get ground colorant and paint it. I dont care for the whites. There are three conversations surrounding grout and they center on color, spacing, and visual impact. Have you seen/liked gray grout with white tile? . Also if the HH HATES the charcoal and hell be doing all the cooking, it might be diplomatic to let him veto that colour inse hell spend the most time in the kitchen. Especially if you have hardwater over time we have had some whitish gray spots on our kitchen floor. Kindest regards, Dale. I used Silver Gray blended with High White on the 3/4 bath that has no natural light. Could you do a post on FLOOR tile/grout. It sounds like your island is kind of the star so you dont want the walls to be too busy. Id never go with white grout unless its someplace that isnt exposed to dirt. A grey would work, too, but adds another color ( though super minimally). J JL Cantabrigienne 30 followers More information Grouted shower walls - daltile arctic white subways, bright white grout. Grey or charcoal would make a wonderful contrast!! FWIW the whitest white grout is Avalanche by Mapei. Our white tile was a larger format with very faint gray streaking across it, so that helped tie the gray in as well. The existing bathroom in our current house went with cream/beige square tiles and chocolate (poop!) 384. I think the white on white looks off with the cream cabinets. I would do one of the whites and maybe the gray. Why not meet the HH halfway and pick the Delorean Grey. The dark grout creates prominent lines and grids that dont mesh well with the other dark lines in the view (cabinet edges, etc.). Charcoal.. white would be a major pain to keep white in a kitchen. This seems like a no brainer. With white, you have to worry about stains and such. We wanted to keep this mini kitchen update just that, MINI. Is there a way of CHANGING the grout color (without removing the old). We have brown grout with regular white subway tile, and it looks great. Ultra Colour Plus Rapid Setting Grout is my only white white grout recommendation and has been that way for five plus years. The contrast is beautiful in my opinion. I like the charcoal, but would love to see the delorean grey. Blech. White, too blah. No matter what color you choose, Im sure it will look very nice. As someone who has migraines, the charcoal is tough to live with. The white does nothing to define the tiles. Thanks to you and the team for all your hard work, always. So excited for you! Doing this to your tile will accentuate the grout which in turn makes the entire kitchen appear busier and less calming, but it does give it that vintage industrial look if that is what you are going for. The floor tiles were Heath Olive #3, so the floors looked more monochromatic. Try grey today and I think youll both be pleased! Mock ups are an excellent idea. This may sound weird but it really works. I was skeptical, but one year later its still looking good as new Even behind my stove, where its splatter city. Charcoal for sure. But maybe charcoal grout isnt for everyone. #fairisle #sco, Good morning from Fair Isle! We are in the finishing stages of our kitchen remodel and are trying to decide on grout for our white subway tiles. Need a contrast and so much easier to keep clean. Sorry MavisI gotta go with the white. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. Order a sample for $23.07 Order Sample Delivering to: 60607 | Store Pickup I love the charcoal, hate the whites, and figure HH would compromise on the grey? They have different cabinet and drawer construction. I like the charcoal too The tile washes well but white or light grout does not. Snow White just looks clean, clean, clean. (And Im from Alabama.). Grey is HUGE right now in decorating. Were installing little black hex tiles in our bathroom and we chose black grout, and we must have used too much water to wipe it off because it dried an awful streaky grey and white. Wish I had this info 3 months ago. The reason for this, especially dealing with floor tile, #1, it visually expands the space-makes room look larger, #2, You see the beautiful tile not the grid, which again visually makes room look smaller. The whites will be a pain to keep white. Because of the stark contrast with the white tile it looks messy. Mount Carmel, IL. But since you might sell some day just ask a realtor. I have white subway tiles in my kitchen with white grout and although I love the look, I regret going with white grout due to the practicality. As you can see, white with white looks great here, and gives the kitchen a clean and simple look. DEFINITELY Grey or Charcoal. Next up was Snow White. I feel they really need a contrast. Not sure I like the Fushion grout much either. Thanks for publishing this! Without a doubt Delorean Grey. 2020-12-18 20:51:15. We have white tile with white grout and I like the simplicity of it. Has anyone used Snow White grout on white tiles? The overall feeling of the entire kitchen would then be more balanced and cohesive. Cant wait to see the finished backsplash. Its a gray but the exact one escapes me. Its easier to keep looking nice and goes great with all that new hardware you just installed. Big regret! This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The charcoal ties the whole kitchen together. Good luck! The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic, you can simply use a matching grout. The light grey. I think grey or dark looks dirty and industrial, but thats just one gals opinion! ( our grout is grey) It is more expensive however the grout does not get dirty and you do not have to re seal it if say you are there for more than a couple of years. Our bathroom has white grout on the floor, and I regularly (every few months) have to use a white grout pen to paint it or it looks so gross and dirty. Though neutral colors, that makes for a lot of pattern in a small amount of space. I think a medium gray, possibly DeLorean Gray would look nice. Its the best choice given the hardware and countertop. And for resale, Id stick with pale grey or a white shade. The perfect medium between black and white grout thats a bit softer than both. Charcoal goes with the counter top, and then sets off all the white from the tile. I used it myself in our house and it looks wonderful. White grout is a nightmare to clean. (Nothing worse than grout stains that you cannot remove!). If you arent one that is bothered by things being not perfect then the charcoal would give you the good contrast. I love the drawers and so does my husband. I woke up this morning missing my buddy Chino the Handyman dearly and just for a moment wished we were back in Washington state so I could ask him WHAT GROUT COLOR we should choose for our subway tile. Think it ties in wonderfully w/the dark countersnot so fond of the white grouts at all. The charcoal is too much contrast. disagree on the white grout. I prefer a much paler color that is not white. Pure White Grout | Cream Grout | Brown Grout | Black Grout | White Subway Tile | Black Subway Tile. Let us all know what your final choice is. Thanks! I think I would go with light gray grout (or whatever will blend in the most with your backsplash tile). I love it! Windowless Bathroom Basement Bathroom Bathroom Remodel Idea Bathrooms Remodel Bathroom Ideas Ceramic Subway Tile White Subway Tile Andrea, I wouldnt dream of using anything other than a grey colored grout. Until the 1980s, there were only two choices when it came to grout: white or grey. I have a 1920 Spanish home and tons of grout! Color: White #5000.