Contrasting Existing Floor Tile

Play with scale one of the most important tips for mixing tile well is to create balance by combining small and large scale patterns.

Contrasting existing floor tile.

Tiny hexagonal mosaics on the bath and walls medium hex tiles on the basin surround and large oblong tiles on the floor. The standard is 3 4 inches thick but you want to make sure any new pieces are consistent with the existing floor. In many cases if you re dealing with an older or pre existing floor there may simply be no way to recreate the perfect match. In this entryway stone tiles run right down the middle of the hall with wood on either side almost like a carpet.

Separate color additive can be mixed to the dry or pre mixed grout to achieve any color. Another option is to have tiles made to order. For a pronounced effect choose a contrasting shade like this dark gray grout which is paired with white subway tiles and tiny hexagonal mosaics. If you like your tiling to create subtle interest but for the overall look to make less of a statement use matching grout.

It had the same rustic feel. In this bathroom three tile types are combined successfully. Because it is difficult for non professionals to effectively add pigment to grout most diyers choose grout with the color already mixed in. The detail with textures and color variation is exceptional making contemporary tile looks one of the hottest options on the flooring market in 2020 you ll see plenty of traditional wood and stone tile looks with some fun new.

If you don t have any extras squirreled away bring the broken pieces to a well stocked tile store where you might be able to find a new one that s a close substitute. You may get lucky and find it but the odds are all too often not in your favor. I love the tone on tone look of the dark espresso color for both materials. It was 13 x 13 the exact same size as the old tile.

Most homeowners doing their tiling choose to purchase dry mix or pre mixed grout with the color already added in. 3 ways to color grout. It did not look like we had tried to match the existing tile and failed. It was relatively solid looking.

Out of all the tiles my client had collected this one was the clear winner for these reasons. The diamond pattern is also a nice contrast to the linear pattern of the wood. Then you can be sure that the replacement tile will perfectly match the existing ones. If you like your tiling to create subtle interest but prefer the overall look of your bathroom to make less of a statement use matching grout.

Modus design studio save photo. For a pronounced effect choose a contrasting shade like the dark grey grout pictured here and use it between white metro tiles and tiny hexagonal mosaics.