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DIY & Home Improvement

Tikki

(14,800 posts) Tue Oct 3, 2017, 11:46 AM Oct 2017

I get that the grout lines in counter tops with tile can look dirty. No one likes that. [View all]

What I don't get is when the grout lines of a tile back splash or shower surround are purposely grouted with a dark grey or black grout.
Does that not look 'dirty', also?

Tikki

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I get that the grout lines in counter tops with tile can look dirty. No one likes that. [View all] Tikki Oct 2017 OP

No. Because done like that, all of the grout lines are evenly dark. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2017 #1

Finally saw in a model home with black grout around white subway tile.... Tikki Oct 2017 #3

If the grout looked messy, then it was badly applied. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2017 #4

I guess it is a matter of personal preference. Tikki Oct 2017 #5

Yep. Completely a personal preference. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2017 #6

Next time you (or someone you love) are grouting spring for the professional stuff - epoxy grout. PoliticAverse Oct 2017 #2