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White or Smokey grey grout?

Ria Bee-Bee
7 years ago
Hi y'all, need some help in deciding on white or grey grout for the wall metro tiles. Purchased a smokey grey to match the floor times but now feel it may look too busy. Am I being a woos? Should I just go for the dramatic look?
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  • J C
    7 years ago
    I think it will look lovely with the grey grout...picks up nicely on that great floor tile choice!

    Comments (14)

    • Ria Bee-Bee
      Original Author
      7 years ago
      Thanks Jmcdi!
    • S L
      7 years ago

      grey

    • PRO
      Traditional Sash Windows
      7 years ago

      Definitely Grey - Mapei do a great colour called Manhattan 110, which is perfect for White Metro tiles.

    • Chris L
      7 years ago
      I'd go with grey too! Where did you get the floor tiles from? Going to do our bathroom shortly and I had something similar in mind...
    • Ria Bee-Bee
      Original Author
      7 years ago
      Sure thing Chris:

      https://www.wallsandfloors.co.uk/memoir-encaustic-effect-tiles-oakham-grey-scored-tiles
    • PRO
      Leighton Home Style
      7 years ago

      absolutely grey....great floor tiles!!

    • PRO
      The London Tile Co.
      7 years ago

      Definitely grey, will look great and be easier to keep clean

    • Chris L
      7 years ago
      Thanks Ria - sample ordered! :-)
    • PRO
      mosaicsbypost.com
      7 years ago

      White grout, unless you use an epoxy grout, will discolour more readily and necessitate frequent cleaning to keep it looking sharp. Grey all the way unless you can be bothered with epoxy.

    • Ria Bee-Bee
      Original Author
      7 years ago
      Tile job was finished today, with the grey grout. Thanks very much everyone. I'll post an 'after' picture next week once the fittings are in place.
    • Chris L
      6 years ago
      Hi Ria Bee-bee, just wondering what the finished article look like? Hope you're happy with the result!
    • Ria Bee-Bee
      Original Author
      6 years ago
      A few manky bits to sort out. I'll get some pics up in a few weeks.
    • PRO
      P & P Maintenance Services
      6 years ago

      Grey always. White grout scales up and turns tan coloured in heavily watered areas (the tanning is actually your body fat adhering to the grout).

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