It will stain the white tile and can't be removed.ĭark or Black Grout Will Stain Cement Tiles When using black and white tiles, NEVER use black grout. You want to emphasize the pattern on the tile, not the grout lines. The grout color isn't important when using pattern tiles. I recommend using Natural Gray grout or if possible, unpigmented, gray grout. Otherwise, the pigments in the grout can stain the tile. The rule of thumb is that if you choose colored grout, make sure that the grout color is the lightest color in the pattern. Installation Pitfalls to Avoid when Installing Cement TileĪvoid using high-contrast grout with cement tiles. Octagon and Dot Pattern in Black and White Creates a Formal Banquet Hallīlack and White Cement Tiles in a Checkerboard Pattern Provide a Formal Look Similar to Polished Stone for the Restaurant Floor The checkerboard pattern takes its design cue from polished black and white marble tiles. A restaurant in the Dominican Republic created a formal dining room floor with cement tile. The banquet hall at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, NY creates a classic look using an octagon and dot cement tile floor pattern in black and white. Mission Zebra B Provides a Bold, Graphic Look for a Kitchen Backsplashĭiscrete geometric patterns in black and white simulate cut stone tiles that provide a formal atmosphere. Mission Bocassio C with a white pattern against a Black Background is a Bold Look that Contrasts with White Subway Wall Tiles. Photo Credit: Takashi Kikkawa - Authentic Collection Plain Black and White Tile Create a Contemporary Design for this Commercial Lobby. Photo Credit: Takashi Kikkawa - Authentic Collectionīlack and White Yuna Border Tiles in Rows Create a Unique Dining Patio The pattern is also scalable, you can create a similar effect using black and white glazed tile in a 4" or 6" format to achieve the design.
While cement tile are not used in this example, they could be. I love how the black and white tile are laid out in this open, commercial courtyard. Plain or solid color black and white tile can also be used to create a striking pattern. Photo Credit: Takashi Kikkawa - Authentic Collection Mission Circles in Black and White Provide a Striking Contrast to Plain White Walls. Mission Roseton Cement Tile in Black and White Provides a Charming Welcome for This Entry Floor.
Most of the installations use cement tile but, a few also show what glazed ceramic tile can do! If you are a fan of the high contrast black and white style, here's inspirational eye candy to enjoy. While I embrace color and think cement and encaustic tiles excel in presenting colorful motifs, black and white (and sometimes gray) tiles can capture that gorgeous, handmade old world look that is both sophisticated and simple. It's a classic color combination that can still take your breath away when you see a kitchen backsplash or dining room floor that features tile with patterns in this dramatic, two-tone colorway.
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