While there s something inherently classic about pairing dark grout with white or light color tile there are many colors to choose from.
How to grout penny tile floor.
The standard penny round tile is 3 4 in diameter just like wait for it a penny.
Give yourself plenty of time to grout.
Because of the pennies shape and placement on the penny sheets the smaller gap.
To make an even bolder statement in your space with penny tile you should also consider which tile grout to use.
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Learn the ins and outs of grouting a tile floor.
With these insights you will be an expert tile grouter in no time.
Grouting takes a long time so don t start at 11pm.
Let s deal with the difference between sanded and non sanded grout.
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Okay enough with the tears for fears reference.
This is a thing you can t do it with out.
We used black sanded grout.
Non sanded grout is more like fine dust and is best used in 1 16 in.
There s just something about the polka dot sight whether dark tile on white grout or white tile on dark that is both timeless and utterly fresh and inspiring.
Sanded grout is more like sand and can be used in 1 8 in.
I made a quick video showing how easy it is to cut penny tile.
For more tile grout tips and tricks pleas.
I foolishly thought we could finish grouting in an hour and be in bed by midnight but that definitely wasn t the case.
Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles.
However this size rule has expanded over the years to include a variety of sizes.
Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely.
The combinations of penny tiles and grout color options are limitless.
Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle.
Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section.
Only sanded grout for pennies.
There is a lot.
Let s talk about grout because with our penny rounds finally all installed grout was next on the agenda it has a way of taking things from in progress to looks completely finished oh thank goodness.