Tile questions answered

The #1 search query bringing people to the blog these days is hexagon floor tile, and they are brought  in via this post. I didn't even think it was that informative of a post....but somehow the search gods deemed it so :)

The master bath ended up with an alternative to the little hex floor tiles that I so coveted.

The tile was bought at a big box store for $1.98/sq ft. - a compromise considering I really wanted little hexagon tiles, but couldn't justify the $12.03/sq ft they were asking.

I believe the tile was bought at home dep0t.

Let me tell you a little from what I learned.

This tile is a steal, price-wise, but there's some set backs to it too. I do NOT think it was meant to have contrasting grout used on it.
I used dark gray grout, because I didn't want to have to spend any considerable amounts of time in the future scrubbing and maintaining white grout on a floor surface. I thought the gray grout would also make the design "pop".

Unfortunately, I think these tiles were made with the hope that the consumer would use white grout. Many of the edges on the white tile pieces are chipped....which was really hard to notice until the grout was in PLACE. :(
You can see what I mean if you look around the edges of the white tiles in this pic of my floor.

I still love my floor and am happy with how it turned out. I  think it looks "rustic.":)

For more info on what color grout to use try Bungalow Tile.
House and Home Forums
Old House Journal's article on Historic Tile
Greg's Awesome Epic Tile  Adventure   he used gray :)
and for the bathroom/tile I WISH I had...check out Bed Stuy Reno - it's absolutely gorgeous.

Comments

[Joanne]

The bathroom looks great; I love the gray grout--good choice.

[Jordana]

We used the same type of tile with dark grey grout, but ours wasn't chipped so it looks good.

We also put in beadboard and a shelf above it. Now I want to steal your mason jar idea. That looks great!

[Camille]

My contractor was trying to talk me out of grey grout on my floor... the same floor you chose only mine was $6.50 per square foot at some specialty tile place. I am so glad I found your photo. I am planning to grout the subway tile in my shower with grey and wanted to do the floor, too. I am going for it. Your floor looks great.

[Govindan]

this is something thing to watch out for. bathroom seems to be more luxurious that any other rooms. for the ambiance i rate the bathroom 5 out of 5

[Govindan]

Its awesome. this is something unique. very interesting article on bathroom beautification.

[MarbleCity]

Can you please suggest me the cost of constructed a typical bathroom like yours. i am in love with the flooring of the bathroom.

[MarbleCity]

Can you please suggest me the cost of constructed a typical bathroom like yours. i am in love with the flooring of the bathroom.

[artie]

I think that it looks lovely, and I am excited to lay it down myself. I bought it this weekend to put into our second floor bathroom, and I'm glad I read this post. I was going to go with a lighter gray grout, but this is good to know!