Sentences with phrase «grout lines»

Spray grout lines with 3 % hydrogen peroxide and allow to sit for about an hour.

And while many prefer white grout for a crisp modern look, I actually love seeing a narrow grout line in a soft gray or taupe.

I also noticed the mortar man did messier grout lines on the right than he did on the left, so that has me all Bessied - out, too.

The extra grout lines between small mosaic tiles, on the other hand, can feel a bit overpowering in a small bathroom.

I like the messier grout lines also.

Large format tiles also result in fewer grout lines, so will reduce the «busy» factor compared to smaller tiles.»

If the cracking is simply along grout lines and there are no raised edges, you could probably cover it with the vinyl (it will be hard underfoot).

Do you think it could be laid closer together with smaller grout lines?

Another option: small tiles with lots of grout lines, which offer better «grip» than large tiles.

Size it to minimize tile cuts, and line the bottom with a leftover piece of stone or solid - surface countertop, not tile, so that you won't have to scrape away scum from grout lines.

In a sea of carefree white, subway tiles with dark grout lines bear a subtle «look - at - me» texture for a fresh backsplash idea.

Not anymore — I've discovered a product for the Swiffer Wet Jet mops that is designed to clean grout lines — Grout Genie Grout and Tile Pads.

I prefer a pretty tiny grout line because it makes it easy to keep the grout looking clean and it is easier on the eyes.

When he built his house with red brick, he insisted on chunky grout lines.

Our client was delighted with the end result and as well as the look, they are thrilled at the ease of cleaning and no more grout lines!

I have a disgusting tiled floor with dirty grout lines.

If you want contrasting grout lines, you'll need to paint them in by hand.

What is the brand of the skinny tape you used for the tile grout lines.

Not my deco fail but years ago I bought a house with a beautiful designer kitchen, high ceilings, cherry wood cabinets and a terra cotta tile floor with very wide grout lines.

The dark grout lines also serve a practical purpose: Grout can often stain, but dark grout is more forgiving.

When we first moved into our house, the kitchen floor was covered in dingy, gray ceramic tiles that weren't laid very level, and had different - sized / badly - stained (because they were never sealed) grout lines running between them...

White grout lines break up the tile, ensuring the black tile doesn't weigh down the room.

I didn't even know that people resealed grout lines at all.

When the urge to nest hits, you may find yourself wanting to wash windows and scrub grout lines clean.

That being said as beautiful as it can be - the thick grout lines and the layered effect of the facing, make it very hard to keep clean, which is part of the reason it is now so unpopular.

If you choose tile flooring, keep grout lines tight, especially in a bathroom.

Though less expensive than porcelain, they tend to be manufactured with fewer straight edges and square corners, which means that grout lines need to be thicker.

Protect grout lines by using a penetrating grout sealer once or twice a year.

In the kitchenette, below, I had the upper cabinets removed, electrical moved and white subway tile (from Lowe's) added with thick charcoal grout lines.

I notched the back of the chair rail enough to fit the raw glass and some of the uneven grout lines.

I prefer it WITH grout lines rather than smooth flat surface.

To try to keep a modern edge, we have chosen concrete looking floors, large format, with little grout lines, mimicking concrete.

After that, I mixed a dark gray (using Amhert Gray and Carbon colored exterior paint) to paint out my faux grout lines.

The objective is to hide the existing grout lines, but not by putting down one thick coat... you need to work up to it.

I agree with you about grout lines for tile and such!

I think if you have straight grout lines, you'll be really happy with the final result!

well, we can't afford the good stuff either and being diy'ers we went with 12 × 12 tiles with thin, thin grout lines.

Straight and perfectly cut - to - size edges of this tile allow minimum grout lines and butted installation in order to create continuity of the beautiful designs and veins of natural stone.

Pressed tiles require more prominent grout lines, and the rounded edges allow for a smoother transition.

I'm not sure exactly what specific sized spacers were used (we called in the pros for this one), but there's about a quarter inch grout line between each tile.

The variegated tile pattern contributes a custom look, while the soft sage green acts as a tranquil buffer to the crisp grout lines and tile shape.

Straight or rectified tiles are cut so that they can be installed with minimal grout lines and give a very clean look.

They require less grout lines and therefore give a cleaner (and easier to keep clean) look.

Once upon a time our master bathroom floor was sparkly and clean and you couldn't see the white grout lines against the white marble.

Using a larger sized tile in a small room will visually increase the size of the space by allowing for fewer grout lines, in turn creating a cleaner surface appearance.

grout line on the the floor.

I'm a huge fan of the Moroccan plaster finish tadelakt — applied seamlessly, it results in a beautifully smooth surface, free from grout lines — or alternatively, polished concrete, because it doesn't matter if it chips slightly as it just leaves a lovely crumpled effect.

I'm also drawn to the messier grout lines.