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choosing grout color for pale wooden tile floors.

9 years ago

using pale tiles on floor and shower and not sure what color grout to use. The floor is small river rock style. the pale tiles look like distressed wood.

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feeny

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Do you have a photo of the wood look tiles? And if possible a promotional photo of that tile so we can see the grout color advertised for it? It is not, IMO, quite as simple as always going lighter. In some cases a slightly darker color (still from the shades in the tile) can look more realistic. But it all depends on the color of the tile. With a real hardwood floor, especially in lighter stains, the lines between the floorboards are usually a bit darker than the wood because they are in shadow. So reproducing that effect can sometimes look more realistic.

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hayleydaniels
9 years ago
Go with a grout that is the lightest color in the tile so the grout lines blend the tile together rather than causing it to stand out.
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Dynamic Remodeling
9 years ago
I agree with hayleydaniels. You don't want anything contrasting with that type of scheme. You want to be able to stand back and see the whole floor area blending together.
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sandradclark
9 years ago
I concur.
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IT Tiles
9 years ago
Agree with Feeny. Sometimes picking up the darkest colour can work best but all depends on the tile. Sounds similar to this range so maybe try and get some inspiration here. http://www.cerim.it/en/paint-wood-of-cerim/
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Castelnau Tiles Ltd.
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Also agree with Feeny. And easier to keep clean if they are the darker shade. Our grout supplier does so many shades it wouldn't be difficult to find a match with the darker tones in your wood tile. I'll post a picture of the colour chart. The brand is Kerakoll.
I'd highly recommend this brand. Excellent quality grout.
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9 years ago
kerakoll colour chart

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