Good Questions: Sources for Grout for Metallic Tiles?

Questions about grout are popular over in the Open Thread; we're posting this one separately because we too are interested in good tile and grout resources. Please help us and reader SD913 with this question: hey at:dc! does anyone know where to get kitchen and bath grout in a silver or grey color to go with my tin backsplash?

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We love the sound of this SpectraLOCK Dazzle grout that contains metallic flecks; it is designed for use with metallic tiles and glass mosaics. We are also intrigued by the glow-in-the-dark option and would love to see that in action! You can find the Dazzle grout at a variety of stores in MD and VA- search here using your zipcode to find the closest retailer.

We would love to hear from readers who have metallic tiles about possible grouting solutions.

Comments (3)

You can purchase grout sanded or unsanded. You want to get unsanded since your joints will be small.

Here is grey, unsanded grout:
http://www.drillspot.com/products/289917/Custom_Bldg_Products_PBG0910_10LB_Nat_Grey_Grout

Here is a product you could use to match the color after installing white grout.
http://www.nugrout.com/

Good luck!

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posted by MyDesignSecrets.com on October 9th 2008 at 10:03am
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You also want to get unsanded grout so it doesn't scratch the crap out of your metallic tile when you are grouting it. :)

posted by patrick (the other one) on October 9th 2008 at 6:38pm
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I've heard really good things about SpectraLOCK grout, which comes in nice metallics.

Googling "silver grout" gave me a number of sources as well, though I can't tell if those grouts are really silver or just gray.

posted by morfydd on October 10th 2008 at 12:44am
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