Meet the Expert
Stephanie Huntis an interior designer and founder of the lifestyle brand The Flairhunter.
What Is Grout?
What Is Grout Made Of?
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Grout is typically composed of a blend of cement, sand, and water.
Additives, such as polymers or colorants, enhance flexibility, improve water resistance, and ensure color consistency.
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Should Your Grout Color and Tile Color Match?
Ill match it as closely as possible so that it feels part of the actual design.
Should Grout Be Darker or Lighter Than Your Tile?
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There’s not one steadfast rule for contrast, Hunt says.
What Are the Easiest Grout Colors to Keep Clean?
Contrary to popular belief, dark grout colors arent the best camouflagers.
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Dark grout easily shows mineral deposits from water over time.
And, of course, goingtoolight can be problematic for obvious reasons as well.
Sealed grout is much easier to clean, as it repels dirt and grime.
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Should You Ever Use Grout in a Non-Neutral Color?
No matter what color you choose,cleaning and caring for your bathroom groutis essential.
Bedrooms:For a bedroom, a lighter grout color can create a softer, more inviting look.
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Go for one of the colors easiest to keep clean with beige, mocha, or light gray.
Consider warm grays, beige, charcoal, or terracotta shades you’d find in nature.
Modernbold black and white and colored grouts are great for achieving a modern aesthetic.
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Both black and white allow the tile to take center stage and give it a clean outline.
Similarly, colored grouts that match your tile can provide a fun, retro touch.
Minimalistspaces look best with minimizing contrast, creating a more seamless look.
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This is a great opportunity to choose a grout color that closely matches that shade of your tile.
