Carrara Marble Backsplash Dark Grout

The beveled edge of the carrara marble tile was not fun when we were grouting.

Carrara marble backsplash dark grout. I just installed marble tile in an entryway dark green with dark grout. The pendant lights over the island are the sorenson 18 lantern by remains lighting. I am using a grout from a store i never used before and they told me to seal the marble before grouting because the grout might stain the tile. This carrara marble backsplash is quite beautiful and looks just like the picture.

I hear it quite often dark grout can sometimes seep into the sides of a light marble and stain it causing it to look dingy overall. Vote up 10 vote down. I went with tec standard white grout and it came out very yellow or antique white against the tile. Depending on the color of grout used the look of carrara pietra porcelain tile can vary once installed.

Grout color for carrara marble tile. A light or white grout with the marble is actually the most practical because then it makes the marble easier to clean. We also did floor in carrara marble with the same grey grout which tied it all together. Benjamin moore s decorators white is a similar color to the paint used on the cabinets trim and ceiling.

For anyone checking back on this i am having a new house built and had a carrara marble 3x6 subway tile backsplash put in the kitchen with absolute black granite. I have always sealed after but i have also done very little work with marble tiles esp dark colors esp on a floor. My vote is white it will keep the marble looking pristine and will darken a bit over time matching the look of natural carrara quite well. We put in on the shower walls ceiling bathroom floors and 1 2 up on some of the walls.

Very pleased with this order and recommend to anyone searching for a beautiful carrara marble backsplash. The packaging was superb. White grout is a risk in bathrooms though as everyone mentions. 3 years ago.

The marble arrived packaged in a crate made just for this piece so it didn t chip or break during shipping. The countertops and backsplash are carrara marble the backsplash is italian white bianco carrera random brick random strip honed. I just had my bathroom remodeled with white carrara marble with the grey veins running through. Gray grout will emphasize the dramatic gray veins that mimic real carrara marble while the white grout will the porcelain floors light bright and elegant.

Vote up 0 vote down. We accented it with the opposite black tile with white veins. Saved by corinne fornelius. Especially when looking at it in the daylight.

Removing grout haze on new carrara marble tile installation. It took many swipes to get it right. For flooring i d without a doubt use a dark grout.