![]() ![]() like with any of our tiles, you can also build out the sheetrock so that the surface of the finished sheetrock is flush with the surface of the tile.įor more detailed recommendations about about trim, please see our trim guide. if you have a painted surface next to your bejmat tile, you can choose to paint the outer edge of the tile to match the painted surface. another way to complete your tiling is to run a bead of caulk or grout along the exposed tile edge if your project needs to turn a corner either inwardly or outwardly, mitering the tiles to meet seamlessly in a corner gives it the cleanest, crafted finish. below are the trim alternatives we recommend for this collection. Or read these recent tile posts.For exterior sealing, clé recommends stonetech heavy duty exterior sealer from laticrete.įor glazed zellige with visible crazing, unglazed natural zellige, or if using a contrasting grout, clé recommends sealing with stonetech heavy duty sealer from laticrete as a pre-grout treatment.ĭry applications of glazed zellige do not require sealing as the final step of installation.įor all other sealing and protecting, clé recommends stonetech bulletproof sealer from laticrete.įor more information about sealing please see our zellige material guidelines.Īt clé we follow the international model of no trim and highly recommend our clients to do the same. These whites were perfect for us, but be sure to try them out in your own project before you commit to one to avoid a super costly mistake on install day! Ask for recommendations from your installer since they are usually grout experts, and then ask them to mock up some sample boards with your tile to see what works best in your space.įor more tile and grout information and recommendations, check back soon! We love sharing what we are using to help you find your way in your own projects. We like the way it blends seamlessly with the white wall subway tiles but provides maximum contrast paired with the black hex floor tiles. It is a similar look to Mapei Pure White. Custom Building Products Bright White Summit Creek Project / Rebekah Westover Photographyīright White by Custom Building Products is another crisp cool white. ![]() For more information on all the tiles used in this space, read the post Project Reveal: Family Ties Master Bathroom. If your tile needs a slightly warmer white try Mapei Avalanche. We wanted a cool white to match the cool gray tile. Mapei Pure White reads as a crisp white paired with these French Linen wall tiles from Fireclay. See more of this kitchen here! Mapei Pure White Family Ties Custom Build / Rebekah Westover Photography We liked the warm gray undertone and thought it paired beautifully with the glazed tile. We paired Mapei Alabaster Unsanded Grout with Cle Tile’s Sea Salt Zellige Tiles in the kitchen and pantry of our Family Ties Custom Build. Mapei Alabaster Family Ties Custom Build / Rebekah Westover Photography This is one of our installers go-to whites. We like the way that it blends with the color variation in the tile and doesn’t make it’s own statement, leaving the emphasis on the beauty of the tile itself. ![]() Custom Building Products Snow White Torina Project / Brynn Alyson PhotographyĪlthough Snow White is a light grout, it pulls warm paired with this zellige from Riad Tile. So although there is no simple answer to the question we often get, “What white grout should I use?,” we think knowing the exact grouts we have used in our tile projects at least gives you an idea of where to start. It’s like choosing white paint, there are a lot of different shades and each one will look different on install depending on the tile you are using, the amount of light in the room, and the other colors in the space. That is until you’re ready to install your tile and actually have to pick the grout you want. Grout doesn’t seem like a complicated decision. Family Ties Custom Build / Rebekah Westover Photography / Mapei Alabaster Unsanded Grout ![]()
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