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seeking help sourcing large format limestone look tile

5 years ago

First time poster here. Has anyone here in the US sourced large format limestone look tile? We love UK based Humphrey Munsons flooring collection they use in their kitchens, particularly the grey tumbled limestone. They have a grey porcelain that emulates their limestone line as well as shown here in photo. We are trying find a website based in US or tile store here in CT that can get close to achieving this particular look in porcelain for us. Thanks in advance for the help!

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  • last year

    I’ve lived w the Sabbia long enough. It’s a taupe with violet and a cream with green undertones. Can look different depending on lighting. Would love to see pics of anyone’s paint colors. It’s ok if you don’t have a Humphrey Munson kitchen 😉 Please share!!! Thanks!

  • last year

    Can anyone tell me what grout color and spacing you used for avorio tile?

  • last year

    Did anyone seal their grout?


  • last year

    HU-125072240 What size of tile did you install in you house? The 16 x 24 or the large 24 x 36. I am still trying to decide between the sabbia or avorio color. Both are very pretty.


  • last year

    hi this is a long shot: does anyone have any left over avorio tile 16 x 24? we didn't order enough and need just 9 more tiles. happy to pay for the price of the tiles and shipping. let me know. the shipping cost for a small batch order is insane! (we're getting them grouted now - they look great!)

    thanks to this community!

  • last year

    Those that have Avorio what color would you say it is? I know its an ivory/cream but does it have gray? Trying to decide between Avorio and Tufo and every image shows them different colors of course

  • last year

    Avorio leans cream! There are tiles in this colorway that are more nuetral, gray-ish

  • last year

    Avorio leans cream. There are tiles in this colorway that are more neutral, gray-ish

  • last year

    Thanks! i was thinking that was the case, we just arent sold on tufo and dont want all gray. But want the look of these tiles. we currently have a beige travertine (chisled in versaille patternen) in our current house that weve been happy with but looking to get away from beige and looking for only the 16x24 look.


    we like the avorio from pictures weve seen but i dont think it will match the shower wall we picked out (white dolomite with gray streaks).


    Does the avorio look yellowish to you?



  • last year

    I do see yellow and even pink when the light changes.

  • last year

    @Amanda Styles what color/brand of grout did you use with your Tufo floor?

  • last year

    Any ideas for what color would be closest to this image?


  • last year

    Anyone have pics of Tofu installed? if im reading the thread correctly, these are mostly pics of avorio and sabbia

  • last year

    Oops nevermind! For some reason a lot of the thread was not showing up

  • last year


    We are in process of installing tufo

  • last year

    Beautiful, thank you!

  • last year

    Finally in the process of sabbia! I know ppl have mentioned which grout they have used for Sabbia. But I’ve been scrolling for ages and can’t find the posts on grout colour!! Anyone got suggestions?? 😊

  • last year

    @mwynne what grout did you use? What color on your wall?

  • last year

    @megan your kitchen is beautiful! Where did you find your cabinet hardware pulls?

  • last year

    @Linda. I went to the store yesterday and on the display tiles, it is suggested the grout match to be Mapei Ivory #39 for Ostuni Sabbia. Hope that helps.

  • last year

    Thank you so much Elizabeth. I did go with ivory first but found it too matchy…same colour as tile. I decided to go Biscuit. It’s a little lighter. Which some ppl don’t like but I wanted a little contrast. Hopefully it will be done soon and I’ll post a pic.
    Thanks again

  • last year

    Installing avorio in my laundry room / back entry next week and can not for the life of me choose a grout. Marble beige seems like it won’t get too dirty but I can’t decide if it’s too dark. Help!

  • last year

    Mandy M.: I'd love to see a photo of your finished Tufo floor and the name of your grout color. Are you happy with it?

  • last year

    Caitie. Pick an epoxy or urethane grout to help retain a light color without staining. It's more difficult to apply. Be prepared for this when you talk to the tiler.

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    Here is our finished tufo. We used prism oyster gray for grout. Our installer liked that brand better than mapei


  • last year

    @Caitie. Check Mapei Biscuit #5014. One tile store has the Ostuni Avorio tiles displayed and suggested this grout match.

  • last year

    @HU-125072240. Did you use 1/16" grout line for the Ostuni tiles? The pictures posted looked larger than that?

  • last year

    any photos of grigio? Even a photo of samples would be helpful!

  • last year

    @M Greg. You posted 8 months ago that the Avorio tiles that were installed in your kitchen seemed to have a pink hue. How do they look now? Is the grout line hard to clean? What is the grout thickness on your tiles?

  • last year

    Elizabeth, yes, I used 1/16. The tile has an unrectified edge so it looks larger than 1/16. I am happy with the 1/16. Perhaps a 1/8 would be nice. If you’re going with Epoxy, make sure grout guys create a smooth finish with the grout. My guys didn’t in certain areas and dirt collects there

  • last year

    Janalee I used 16x24

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    This Is Grigio. Mine are outdoor so they might look different if installed indoors . Also mine are dirty.


    But it's basically the colour of concrete.

  • last year

    @Robyn M did you ever see grigio sample next to tufo? How do they compare? Just got my grigio sample in and it is very light. We want gray but was hoping it was a little darker. i saw your photo of tufo and looks gray and darker than grigio.


    In case anyone wants to see samples of grigio here are some photos below.


    From top to bottom:

    Bedrosian - Montana big sky

    Artwalk - Ostuni Grigio
    Ann Sacks - Novah in sand, obsidian, glacier



  • last year

    what is everyine using to clean your ostuni tile? anything special or anything in general you’ve found you liked/didnt like?

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    11 months ago

    M Wynne what color did you use?


  • 10 months ago

    @torontohome3000 wondering how you're liking the outdoor grip version? The sample has a pretty rough texture, wondering if dirt gets trapped easily? I'm looking at the Sabbia color. TY!

  • 10 months ago

    Dirt does not get trapped on the tile. If anything it will get trapped in the grout. All outdoor tile needs a rough surface or else it would be very slippery.


    Good luck

  • 7 months ago
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    @M Wynne - I love your floors. We are currently installing Ostuni Avario and I have a question about your 20mm spacing. Did your tile installers use any spacers or did they use a different method? I am having a hard time finding any spacers of that size. I also tried to find the recommended HM 20mm spacing, but only found a recommendation for 12-15mm spacing. Can you tell me where you saw the recommendation for 20mm? Now that you've lived with your floors for some time, would you do that spacing again, or go narrower? Thanks so much! Cara

  • 5 months ago

    @Darlene Goren Interiors hi there I know this was from a while ago but wondered if you were able to get grigio sample locally. i am also in canada

  • 5 months ago

    @torontohome3000 hi there i know this is from a while ago but wondering what shipping to canada from til expert cost you?

  • 4 months ago

    We are still incomplete and not moved in yet but thought I’d post a pic of the kitchen floor. This is Ostuni Sabbia 16x24 tile grouted and sealed. We used biscuit grout. My fears of the tile looking yellow-ish…as per the Pierre Ostuni website is unfounded! Very happy with my choice. Maybe you can see from the photos . In certain light. The tiles take on a greenish hue at certain times of day! 🤷🏻‍♀️ it’s constantly changing, depending on sunlight. so it’s not a big deal to us.

  • 4 months ago

    @Linda. Beautiful floor tiles. I like the colour of your cabinets and countertop. Is the colour of the countertop white? Is the countertop overhang 1 inch past the drawer front?

  • 4 months ago

    Hi there! Thank you! The counter is white on white. It’s got a swirl in it. It’s called cloudburst concrete. So it’s not flat white. It’s 1.5” ☺️

  • 4 months ago

    Sorry. I misunderstood. Yes the countertop is 1” overhang.

  • 4 months ago

    Congratulations Linda, your kitchen is stunning! Do you happen to know what size spacing you used for your grout joints? It’s perfect!

  • 4 months ago

    Thank you so much! Tbh. I don’t remember exactly! I didn’t want a narrow line. I wanted as wide as I could within reason. I’m thinking there was a 3 in the decision! Either 3/16” or 3/8”. If you’re not in a rush. I can always measure when I go back to the house. (Not living there at the minute).

  • 4 months ago

    That would be great, whenever you get a chance. No rush! Thank you :)

  • 4 months ago

    Hello! The grout lines are 3/8”. Hope that helps.

  • 4 months ago

    M Wynne, I love the floor. I hope you’re still on here and that I didn’t overlook the information. Is your Astuni the Grigio? And may I ask what grout you used, please? Thanks so much for sharing.

  • 3 months ago

    I love the more tumbled edge of this limestone look tile. Is the color supposed to be a beige or taupey beige? Is it possible taking on colors from outside your home giving the green tint? I had Benjamin Revere Pewter paint in a MN townhome take on a green hue from a lot of oak trees out back. And that was behind the green undertone of RP itself.