Tile with dark grout is becoming increasingly popular in many design styles, from modern farmhouse bathroom walls to minimalistic kitchen backsplashes. If you're considering black grout for your next project, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Choosing lighter colors blends your design together. Darker colors create a more dramatic effect. The shade you pick relies on what you are trying to accomplish in your design. If you want to highlight the pattern your tile creates, a contrasting color is best.
White grout is always a popular choice and creates a fresh look when used with any tile colour. As you can see below on the left, used alongside darker tiles such as Manton Hollow from our Savernake collection, white grout accentuates the grid pattern of the tiles.
A dark grout joint is a great way to add contrast to a classic white subway tile. The contrasting grout warms up the white tile, preventing any sense of sterility while adding depth and dimension. Not to mention, a dark grout is easier to keep clean!
There's something so stylish and innovative about pairing white tiles with black grout. Bold yet minimalist, they offer a distinct design element without overwhelming the space. Perfect for bathroom installations and kitchen backsplashes, they offer a sleek, contemporary look that's harmonious and calming.
Tile with dark grout is becoming increasingly popular in many design styles, from modern farmhouse bathroom walls to minimalistic kitchen backsplashes.
Yes, you can absolutely stain grout a different color.
Jim Whitfield, manager of Technical Services at Mapei told industry professionals, “Because epoxy grout is so tough, it wears extremely well. It doesn't wear down over time and become a tile gutter—like cement grout can—where all the dirt and liquid and junk collects.”
What is important to know is that white grout will show dirt more, therefore you'll have to spend more time cleaning it. If you're set on white grout, you might consider using Epoxy Grout, which is stain-resistant.
Our Medium Grey grout is a classic choice and a softer, more subtle alternative to black grout. Use medium grey grout alongside white and off-white tiles for a traditional, vintage look, or pair it with greys and light blues to blend tile and grout perfectly.
Neutral grout colours are lower maintenance
Dark and light grout tend to show more dirt and stains over time, while a neutral grout such as beige or grey won't show dirt as readily.
Epoxy grout is also the most expensive grout choice, however, it doesn't need a sealer, which can save time and money in the long run.
Your tiles will be coated in a thin layer of grout, commonly called grout haze. Sometimes this is hard to see but usually it shows as a greyish haze. What causes the problem? When the tiler is grouting your tiles, the grout gets spread across the tile surface as he works it firmly into the joints.
Light Gray Grout
The grout in the photos, above and below, look slightly darker – more like a really light gray which is a good idea if you don't think you can handle it when your white grout gets dirty.
Darker grout can outline each tile, emphasizing the grid-like arrangement or specific patterns within the tiles. This approach can add visual interest and architectural detail to the overall design.
Remove and Replace Grout
The most thorough and complete solution is to remove the grout and install new, grout in the color of your choice. In small areas, such as backsplashes and tub or shower surrounds, this project can be less difficult than you might imagine.
Timeless and Classic Appearance: As mentioned earlier, the white tile dark grout combination is classic and will never fade away. Whether you have a transitional style or a modern farmhouse, the white tile black grout combination will work one for all.
This really works! The grouting around the tiles in our kitchen and bathroom was looking very tried with several black damp spots. The grout pen covered it all in one coat and was very simple and quick to use. We added an extra coat on the very stained sections and now it all looks like fresh grouting.
If you don't want to go through all this to keep your grout clean, you can install epoxy grout. Unlike sand grout, epoxy grout is not porous, and dirt cannot be ground into it.
Whether you are matching, complementing, or contrasting, it's important to look at your tile and study its undertone. If you select a tile with a warm undertone such as orange-red, warm khaki, or creamy white, you will want a grout color that also reads warm.
Our unique technology allows for the complete dispersion of water during mixing and slaking. WDT helps make these grout products stronger and denser than ever before, providing 20% stronger* grout joints and up to 30% higher stain resistance*.
Professionals often use steam to loosen the dirt and other particles trapped in the grout without needing to scrub manually. While every steam cleaning machine is different, you'll follow this basic process to clean grout lines: Use a steam cleaner with a small nylon brush attachment.
Grout can be recolored by removing the grout and replacing it with new grout that has been tinted the color you want.
You don't have to remove all of your old grout to apply the new grout. The new grout can be applied right over the top of the existing grout. You will need a grout removal tool, which is a small tool with a sharp blade capable of chipping away the grout.
If the while condition is actually efflorescence then it should be able to be removed with a slightly acidic solution like vinegar, which should only be used as a test to verify it is efflorescence. If it is efflorescence, then purchase a tile cleaner that is made for removing efflorescence.