Fortunately, the previous owner left behind lots of tile for me, but there’s no grout. I’m afraid that if the grout doesn’t match, the repair will stand out like a sore thumb.

Some incandescent bulbs are available that render a color temperature close to the natural sunlight toward the middle of the day. Consider using those if you have to match when the stars are shining.

In many cases, this fine grout residue is almost a perfect match for the dry color of the grout. Be aware that liquid grout additives can drastically alter the color of the installed grout.

Five hours ago, I grouted my bathroom, and the color of the grout is not what I want it to be. It doesn’t match the color stripe on the bag.

You may find a match for your cracked til at a home center, but most likely, you’ll have to take it to a tile distributor, and even then it won’t match perfectly.

Instead, homeowners are mixing and matching fixture finishes and adding in more color to walls and floors, installing unique lighting fixtures beyond the vanity and going high-end on their bathing ...