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esorohan

light or dark grout for patterned backsplash

8 years ago
The backsplash is the focal point of the new kitchen. Should the grout pick up the lightest gray, which is what I'm thinking, or the dark gray? For some reason, this is the only decision in the whole process that has paralyzed me. BTW, the paint color above the backsplash is very close to the light gray.
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  • 8 years ago
    Here is the backsplash in all its grouty glory!

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