Limited to white grout?

[diy_fun_uk]

I bought these:

Top Ceramics White Flat Matt/Satin Metro Ceramic Wall Tile (L)200mm x (W)100mm Each box 0.88sqm | DIY at B&Q

Metro tiles, also known as subway tiles are worth considering whether you settle on something retro or incorporate. These white tiles with matt finish are great choice for industrial themed interiors where a less polished finished is required. Our metro tiles are ideal for splashback in kitchen...

www.diy.com

Toying with the idea of a contrasting grout (nothing extreme, maybe light grey) however on the box it states for their matt/satin tiles, recommended white grout only. For their gloss effect tiles, any grout colour can be used.

Why is this? Due to the matt/satin finish and risk of colour bleeding through the tile?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

As an aside I hope you bought them direct from Top Ceramics!

 

[diy_fun_uk]

As an aside I hope you bought them direct from Top Ceramics!

doh!

Am I right re why they recommend white grout only?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Dunno, the pics show grey grout, ring up Top Ceramics maybe? https://topceramics.co.uk/bathroom-tiles/metro-tiles-white-flat-satinsize-10x20/

 

[Koolpc]

I dislike them as they look like a public toilet..

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I dislike them as they look like a public toilet..

Couldn't give a flying feck

 

[Koolpc]

Couldn't give a flying feck

Lol...

 

[Odds]

I bought these:

Top Ceramics White Flat Matt/Satin Metro Ceramic Wall Tile (L)200mm x (W)100mm Each box 0.88sqm | DIY at B&Q

Metro tiles, also known as subway tiles are worth considering whether you settle on something retro or incorporate. These white tiles with matt finish are great choice for industrial themed interiors where a less polished finished is required. Our metro tiles are ideal for splashback in kitchen...

www.diy.com

Toying with the idea of a contrasting grout (nothing extreme, maybe light grey) however on the box it states for their matt/satin tiles, recommended white grout only. For their gloss effect tiles, any grout colour can be used.

Why is this? Due to the matt/satin finish and risk of colour bleeding through the tile?

I set green tiles around a door a few years ago and wanted green grout to go in the gaps but couldn't find a close enough match. Most recommendations are for a powder that adds to regular grout but it comes in 1kg bags and was far too much for what i needed. Smaller pigments are available but expensive, so it comes down to how large an area you want to cover.

I like the example in the link: the green edge looks great around the white tiles.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I set green tiles around a door a few years ago and wanted green grout to go in the gaps but couldn't find a close enough match. Most recommendations are for a powder that adds to regular grout but it comes in 1kg bags and was far too much for what i needed. Smaller pigments are available but expensive, so it comes down to how large an area you want to cover.

I like the example in the link: the green edge looks great around the white tiles.

I think I'll need to email them. I read it more (the guidance on the box I mean) that they are recommending white grout only for their matt/satin tiles due to the way they're made i.e. the finish on the surface. Almost like a warning.

 

[Odds]

It's likely they advise that because the colours will stand out too much beside the matt finish and render the tile a white space between thin coloured lines, like a large crossword puzzle. If you were to opt for a near-white grout it could work, but a test piece would be best before you sally forth into a world of woe and regret.

 

[RandomGrinch]

Why is this? Due to the matt/satin finish and risk of colour bleeding through the tile?

It's possible for the pigment in the grout to stain an unglazed matt tile.
you could try on a couple of spares, to see how well they clean up.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

It's possible for the pigment in the grout to stain an unglazed matt tile.
you could try on a couple of spares, to see how well they clean up.

It's weird cause they're classed as glazed and feel glazed.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Emailed the supplier. They confirmed they've tested other colours on this tile without issue. The manufacturer has apparently advised the guidance on the box requires updating.

Grey grout here I come!!!

 

[opps]

Don't forget to find a silicone the same colour. Mapei have a wide range of silicones that match their coloured grout.