Comments on la maison et le jardin: Notebook on Projects

These are such a lovely color. I can see why you ...

2009-08-05T19:47:19.859-07:00

These are such a lovely color. I can see why you love them so much. I hope your project turns out well.

Spectralock is all I use. It costs more but is SO ...

2009-07-08T08:51:50.073-07:00

Spectralock is all I use. It costs more but is SO worth it. I have had no issues with mine.

Make sure you are wearing a mask while grinding. The dust can be very harmful.

Melissa - Blue and white is my theme. Dark walnut ...

2009-07-06T21:48:55.563-07:00

Melissa - Blue and white is my theme. Dark walnut floor and bright white cabinetry. Andrea - it's a French country theme :-) ...So, Spectralock is the grout you recommend? Oh...I always love to hear ideas!

I'm still grinding away...love my little dremel!

Thanks ladies for your wonderful suggestions. Lylah

I agree with Melissa. The blue and white scheme is...

2009-07-06T08:17:41.598-07:00

I agree with Melissa. The blue and white scheme is VERY French Country and beautiful. You can add yellow or red without ANY problems.

The white grout can be a problem but not if you use the grout I mentioned before (Spectralock). It is pre sealed and has anti-bacterial agents built in. I used it on my back splash and on the seam between the counter and splash. No issues after 16 mos- even behind the sink which gets a TON of water/dirt/gunk on it. My grout is a light cream so if it had issues with mold or staining I would have seen it by now.

The tiles are beautiful and my mind is rushing with decoration ideas. How fun for you!

Hi dear. On the spacing suggestion in the above co...

2009-07-05T13:56:54.660-07:00

Hi dear. On the spacing suggestion in the above comment, that is a great idea but since you are not redoing the tile you cannot space them any closer together! I always have my tile put really close together so the grout is tiny. But when you are working with existing tile you cannot change that.

So, with that said, as far as what color to use, I can't see the rest of your kitchen so it is hard to say what would be best. Even though white grout can get dirty, you can seal it and keep it clean with a bleach solution. Sealing the grout makes a huge difference.

Blue tile with white grout could be very European and pretty I think! But if blue and white is not your color scheme, you could use a darker grout to mimimize the checkerboard effect.

It just depends on what look you are after...I think a blue and white kitchen would be fun.

Have fun with your project!

Oh...Babette...do you have a picture...and thanks ...

2009-07-04T15:12:02.365-07:00

Oh...Babette...do you have a picture...and thanks for sharing. This is quite the project. What do you mean 1/16th spacers?

Saw your question on twitter: DARK. You do NOT wan...

2009-07-04T15:04:09.271-07:00

Saw your question on twitter: DARK. You do NOT want to be scrubbing those grout lines all the time. Also, go for 1/16th spacers, nothing bigger. I did tile on a counter top once: If I could have, I would have eliminated all grout and just butted them up against each other, but the experts warned me off that saying they would buckle. I did slate tiles, black grout, 1/16th lines. It was gorgeous.