Marble Subway Tile Light Grout Or Dark Grout
We re clean cooks so we decided not to seal the grout based on some advice we got here on gw as well as other research.
Marble subway tile light grout or dark grout. White grout is a risk in bathrooms though as everyone mentions. Clad in white subway all tiles accented with dark grout this contemporary black and white bathroom features black and white floor tiles leading to a marble step positioned in front of a glass and steel enclosed walk in shower fitted with black hex floor tiles framed by a white subway tile surround finished with corner nook shelves and a vintage nickel exposed plumbing shower kit. Until the 1980s there were only two choices when it came to grout. Use a non sanded grout to protect both the marble and the grout from discoloring too much.
There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind. Our granite is a warm colour but i wanted the grout to compliment the white tiles with a hint of grey so the granite was the star. If you want a more contemporary take using classic white subway tiles gray grout is the answer. I went with a light grey.
For example using a contrasting grout color with a plain simple tile helps the overall design come to life such as the contemporary look of classic white subway tiles with dark gray grout. In my bathroom i chose marble penny hex tile. Grout for subway tile might seem like a simple choice but there is more to consider than you might imagine. Light gray kitchen accented with gray wash wood floors boasts light gray shaker cabinets donning oil rubbed bronze hardware and a white marble countertop holding a farmhouse sink with a copper gooseneck faucet beneath stacked wooden shelves flanked by gray upper cabinets mounted on a white subway tile backsplash contrasted with dark grout.
Contrasting grout color would help to make the floor design such as geometric tile layouts and patterns stand out. This probably won t be the popular opinion but we did white grout with our white subway tile. The grey blends seamlessly. The white was too stark for my taste.
White subway tiles are clean simple and classic but this design twist using dark gray grout transforms the look and feel of the space highlighting the tile layout. As in this kitchen below when paired with a darker tile light grout picks up the colors of the natural stone countertops and backsplashes creating a cohesive and beautiful look. In the bathtub i continued with the same light grey grout with white subway tile. Now there are endless colors even metallic and glitter are available.
I do love the slight contrast but would have been happy with white white too.