Five Ways Grout Choice Impacts Design
Grout choice can completely change the look of a room, but is often overlooked when it comes to tile selection. Here are five ways grout choice can impact design that will help you make the most of your chosen tiles.
Emphasises shape
Grouts that contrast against tile colour can emphasise the shape and layout of your chosen tiles. Make the most of honeycomb hexagonals, delicate mosaics, or ultra-sleek squares with coloured grout, dark tones, or something a little lighter.
Suggested combo: Mapei Ultracolour No. 114 Anthracite + Hexatile Cement White.
Adds subtle colour
With colours ranging from powder blue to mustard, and from pink to teal, there’s no need to stay neutral if you want something a little different. Add soft shades to white tiled walls for a delicate detail.
Suggested combo: Mapei Ultracolour No. 171 Turquoise + Fan White.
Creates retro vibe
Finding the perfect duo can be just what your space needs to create a dream retro interior. Go 90s hip-hop with light blue tiles and bold red grout, pair brown grout with orange tiles for a rich 70s look, or mix mint green with off white for a taste of the 50s.
Suggested combo: Mapei Ultracolour No. 144 Chocolate + Urban Atelier Salmao.
Produces harmony
Rather than contrasting against the tiles, grout can work to produce a harmonious space with a seamless look. Match your grout to the tiles for a full impact.
Suggested combo: Mapei Ultracolour No. 120 Black + Marrakech Ebony.
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Minimising or maximising grout lines can have a big effect on how the space in your room is perceived. Fewer grout lines can make a room feel larger, whilst more grout lines can break up the space, making it feel smaller.
Suggested combo: Mapei Ultracolour No. 150 Yellow + Helsinki Matt White Mosaic.