White grout is a risk in bathrooms though as everyone mentions.
White floor tile dark grout.
Even with consistant cleaning it is nearly impossible to protect it from staining and discoloration over time.
Then for the main bathroom floor we recommended blending it in with the tiles as the design flowed from one tile to another so we didn t want the grout to stand out.
With tile the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between.
Grout is incredibly porous like a giant sponge which means it will absorb any grease grime oils or spills it comes into contact with says leslie reichert green cleaning coach and author of the joy of cleaning and while the culprit may vary from room to room mildew in the bathroom cooking.
But before you name it the best solution for your bathroom thinks about a different approach.
Using a light colored grout particularly in conjunction with white tiles can produce a bright clean look but it is a very high maintenance choice.
When using white tile with dark grout when you use dark grout the grout becomes the focus of the tile.
The best part about white subway tiles is that if you want to keep the look classic you can simply use a matching grout.
White penny tiles accented with black grout is lined with wood border tiles and finished with antique brass faucets positioned over round sinks fitted to a white quartz countertop complementing a dark gray floating washstand adorned with oil rubbed bronze pulls.
Use a non sanded grout to protect both the marble and the grout from discoloring too much.
For flooring i d without a doubt use a dark grout.
We replaced dark brown black splashback tiles with white subways and we were going to use white grout but then we really liked the look of the subways being defined after laying so changed our mind and matched the grout to the benchtops.
Because of this dark grout has gained in popularity.
For this bathroom we recommended doing darker grout in the shower as water rusts white grout so fast.
In the photo below notice how pronounced the octagon tiles appear with dark grout.
Our bathroom has white grout on the floor and i regularly every few months have to use a white grout pen to paint it or it looks so gross and dirty.
Many people prefer using white grout with white tiles to make the walls look flawless and united.
The flexibility of grout color for white subway tile backsplash is pretty exquisite and if you crave a lighter space white grout is a great starting point.
The light gray is also a fine choice but keep in mind that it will darken and maybe not match the tile color quite as well over time.
The patterns of the tile start to create a bolder aesthetic for your renovation.