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grout color, floor tile (by J [FL]) Jan 19, 2018 4:01 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by Homer [TX]) Jan 19, 2018 4:17 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by MJ [OH]) Jan 19, 2018 4:38 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by Nellie [ME]) Jan 19, 2018 4:40 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by J [FL]) Jan 19, 2018 5:27 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by Luba [NY]) Jan 19, 2018 5:53 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by DJ [VA]) Jan 19, 2018 6:19 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by Tom [FL]) Jan 19, 2018 7:20 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by Vee [OH]) Jan 19, 2018 8:04 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by cjo'h [CT]) Jan 19, 2018 8:37 PM
       grout color, floor tile (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Jan 20, 2018 6:42 AM
       grout color, floor tile (by J [FL]) Jan 20, 2018 6:59 AM
       grout color, floor tile (by Andrew, Canada [ON]) Jan 20, 2018 6:14 PM

grout color, floor tile (by J [FL]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 4:01 PM
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A couple of years ago I put in new floor tile (beige) in the bedrooms at a rental. I used a beige grout that closely matched the tile color.

Some of the prospects who contacted me said they thought from my CL ad photos of the bedroom floors that it was carpet (which was a negative to them) because in the photos the grout color blended with the tile and the lines disappeared.

What color grout do people on here prefer? Do you think white grout with beige tile would be better in the future? I've seen some online photos where it looks good but I wonder about dirt showing up easily on white grout.

--72.188.xxx.xx



grout color, floor tile (by Homer [TX]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 4:17 PM
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I prefer dark grey grout, helps hide the stains that will come over time --75.141.xxx.xxx



grout color, floor tile (by MJ [OH]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 4:38 PM
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I agree with Homer and use a dark gray grout. It will hide the dirt and stains. --174.105.xxx.xxx



grout color, floor tile (by Nellie [ME]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 4:40 PM
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I'd just point out in the description that they are tile floors. And never use white grout if it can be avoided! It will be white for the first month only. --70.16.xx.xx



grout color, floor tile (by J [FL]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 5:27 PM
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Thanks. Good point about the stains. --72.188.xxx.xx



grout color, floor tile (by Luba [NY]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 5:53 PM
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If tiles have a pattern - use darkest shade of the pattern.

For example: if it beige with dark brown veins - use dark brown. --69.120.xxx.xxx



grout color, floor tile (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 6:19 PM
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With beige tile, I would use dark brown grout. The darker, contrasting grout is modern/stylish and doesn't show dirt. Win, Win! --68.105.xxx.xxx



grout color, floor tile (by Tom [FL]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 7:20 PM
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You did an excellent color tile and grout in the rental. When you advertise the unit give a good discription of the floor. --99.56.xx.xx



grout color, floor tile (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 8:04 PM
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I don't like the contrast grout, as close as possible like you did, I do blend my bathroom tiles but don't use anything white or dark, always have to spend bleach-scrub to clean it up. --76.188.xxx.xx



grout color, floor tile (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Jan 19, 2018 8:37 PM
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J, what I've done.I use brilliant white caulking in the regular caulking gun,cut the tip as small as possible.and use that as grout.finger dipped in water,press caulking Dow.n in grout joint,then wipe joint with a damp rag.tomorrow give it another touch,if you think it needs it.no muss no fuss,done.So what if its a different colour.big deal. .........charlie.................................................................. --174.199.x.xx



grout color, floor tile (by Oregon Woodsmoke [ID]) Posted on: Jan 20, 2018 6:42 AM
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Just put it in your ad that the floor is tile. Your color choice is fine. If applicants miss that in the ad, you have automatically screened out people who can't or won't read.

If the entire unit is carpet-free and that is a positive in your area, put "no carpet" in your ad title and see if that gets you a different type of response --174.216.xx.xxx



grout color, floor tile (by J [FL]) Posted on: Jan 20, 2018 6:59 AM
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Thanks. I did eventually put it in the ad description after a couple of people mentioned it. It really did look like carpet in the photos! --72.188.xxx.xx



grout color, floor tile (by Andrew, Canada [ON]) Posted on: Jan 20, 2018 6:14 PM
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I usually match the grout to the tile, or use a slightly darker shade of grout.

If the grout is too light it will show the dirt, even if you seal it. If the grout contrasts too much with the tile, it will show any imperfections in the laying of the tiles. --65.94.xxx.xxx



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