ProTip: If you are looking for contrast, a good rule of thumb is to select a
grout several shades lighter or darker than your tile color
. The more of a contrast you choose with your grout color, the more pattern you add to your space.
How do I know what size grout to use?
If you’re covering a larger area, such as a floor or shower wall, look
at the size of your tile
. A small 3×6” tile can be set with a 1/16” or 1/8” line, while a mid-size tile like 6×12” or 13×13” would be better with an 1/8” grout line.
Which tile grout is best?
Epoxy Grout
: Epoxy grout is considered by many in the industry to be a superior choice for any kind of tile project. Epoxy grout is durable, doesn’t need to be sealed, is stain and chemical resistant, and can withstand high traffic and moist areas. This makes it particularly good for indoor and outdoor use.
How thick should my tile grout be?
Finished grout lines will vary from
1/16′′ to 3/16′′
. Note that using the smallest grout possible will increase installation time. 3/16′′: We recommend a 3/16′′ grout size for our Ceramic Tile line. This thickness leaves room for the natural variation in size, and the perfectly imperfect edges of handmade tile.
How do you pick grout color?
Generally, you would
match grout as closely as possible to your tile
. Remember, it’s always best to go one shade lighter than darker. If you’ve selected a coloured tile, such as a blue mosaic, please don’t make the mistake of using a blue grout — this is where you don’t want to match your tile and grout.
Can you lay tile without grout lines?
Warning. Even with rectified tiles,
it is not recommended to lay tiles without grout
. Grout helps to protect the tiles against movement in case of the house shifting, it also helps make the tiles easier to care for in wet areas.
What color grout should you use with white tile?
Grey grout
is a beautiful choice for white tiles as the slight contrast in color helps make the white tile pop. Once you add a color difference between your tile and grout, the shape of the tile is revealed more clearly, and the grout itself forms a pattern out of the negative space.
What kind of grout should I use for porcelain tile?
Sanded grout
is recommended for any install using ceramic, porcelain, granites, flamed or brushed marble, terrazzo, rock pebbles or meshed pebbles with a 1/8′′ or up grout joint. Having this spacing in your tile means there is more room for grout error.
What is the best type of grout for showers?
Epoxy grout
is a better choice for showers, kitchen, bathrooms, and other damp areas because it is stain resistant and requires no sealing, unlike cement-based grout.
What does grout do for tile?
Grout is used
to seal the lines between tiles
with a material that is resilient enough to withstand most stains and yet is yielding enough to buffer the expansion and contraction of floor tile materials over time.
What happens if grout is too thick?
Grout that is too thick
won’t fully seal the tile
because it’ll be too thick to reach the bottom of the cracks. Overly thick grout can also stick to the surface of the tiles and is difficult to remove when the job is done.
Should grout be thick or thin?
STEP 5: Adjust grout consistency by adding powder or water.
Check the grout’s consistency. Chavoustie says grout mixed for floors should be “smooth peanut butter consistency” while
grout for walls should be a bit thicker
.
What color grout is easiest to keep clean?
The grout color that’s easiest to keep clean is likely to be a
neutral shade such as a gray, or a tone of beige
. These are super-practical choices for both kitchen and bathroom tile, and will demand less maintenance to stay looking good as new.
Can I put new grout over old grout?
The short answer is,
“no.” You cannot put new grout over old grout
. With regard to filling in holes and cracks on the surfaces in our homes, we might compare grout repair to drywall repair. For holes in drywall, we would simply purchase spackle, and fill the hole in.
What color grout hides imperfections?
If you grout a multicolor tile with rust-colored grout, now rust is the dominant color in your tile. A high-contrast grout color will emphasize any unevenness or irregularity in your tiles, while
a color-matching grout
will hide any imperfections.
