When a ceramic surface is defined by relief, the joint is not a secondary detail: it becomes part of the visual project together with colour, light and depth. For this reason, with Flauti & Flautini by Ceramica Vogue, grout selection can make a decisive contribution to the continuity of the surface.
To support architects, retailers and installers, Gruppo Bardelli has selected a series of tone-on-tone colour combinations between the collection shades and three different grouting technologies: Litokol Starlike Pro, Kerakoll Fugabella Color and Mapei Ultracolor Plus.
Why choose tone-on-tone grout for Flauti & Flautini
Flauti was conceived as a three-dimensional surface able to modulate light through concave, convex and flat elements. Flautini extends the project with the slimmer 2.5×20 cm format. In both versions, a joint colour close to the tile helps reduce the visual grid and lets relief, reflections and geometry define the wall.
Tone-on-tone grout is therefore particularly coherent when the aim is a continuous, refined and visually compact surface. A contrasting grout remains a valid design choice, but it creates a different effect by making the joint pattern more evident.
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Three grouting technologies, one colour objective
The following combinations were selected first of all for their colour coherence. It is equally important, however, to distinguish between the technologies of the three products, because the final choice depends on more than colour alone.
Litokol Starlike Pro: epoxy grout
Starlike Pro is a decorative epoxy gel classified RG according to EN 13888. Epoxy technology is especially relevant when the colour project is combined with demanding requirements for stain, water, UV and chemical resistance. Its extensive palette also supports precise tone-on-tone specification.
Kerakoll Fugabella Color: resin-cement hybrid technology
Fugabella Color uses a hybrid resin-cement technology. It is therefore neither an epoxy grout nor a traditional cementitious grout: it was developed to combine colour uniformity and stability with workability close to that of cementitious grouts.
Mapei Ultracolor Plus: high-performance cementitious grout
Ultracolor Plus is an improved cementitious mortar classified CG2FWA according to EN 13888-1. It is a different technology, with fast setting and drying, reduced water absorption and high abrasion resistance.
A colour match should therefore not be interpreted as a universal technical specification: grout colour and grout technology are two separate choices, to be assessed together according to the environment and the performance required.
The 10 published colours and recommended tone-on-tone matches
The combinations below refer exclusively to the 10 colours currently visible and published in the Flauti & Flautini collection.
Bianco · FL LG
Litokol Starlike Pro 03 Gesso · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 1 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 100 Bianco
Grigio · FL LR
Litokol Starlike Pro 18 Grigio Calcare · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 69 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 119 Grigio Londra
Salvia · FL LV
Litokol Starlike Pro 70 Cenere Verde · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 110 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 176 Grigioverde
Fumo · FL LC
Litokol Starlike Pro 66 Blu Burlington · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 27 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 167 Avio
Verde · FL LM
Litokol Starlike Pro 72 Terra di Boemia · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 50 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 176 Grigioverde
Blu · FL LN
Litokol Starlike Pro 12 Nero Antico · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 12 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 120 Nero
Arancio · FL LT
Litokol Starlike Pro 34 Terracotta · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 103 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 143 Terracotta
Cotto · FL LA
Litokol Starlike Pro 36 Argilla Fumicata · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 81 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 134 Seta
Tabacco · FL LB
Litokol Starlike Pro 22 Terra di Volterra · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 94 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 144 Cioccolato
Vino · FL LW
Litokol Starlike Pro 50 Rosso Venezia · Kerakoll Fugabella Color KK 114 · Mapei Ultracolor Plus 145 Terra di Siena
How to verify the match before installation
Digital selection is a useful reference, but the final colour should always be checked on the real material. Before grouting the entire surface, we recommend making a physical sample test, allowing the grout to dry completely and evaluating it under the actual lighting conditions of the space.
- Compare the dry sample: grout can change in perceived colour while drying.
- Evaluate the real lighting: daylight, artificial light temperature and reflections affect colour perception.
- Consider the ceramic batch: slight variations are part of the nature of ceramic material.
- Follow installation instructions: mixing, working time, cleaning and application differ according to the technology selected.
- Pay attention to the relief: three-dimensional surfaces require careful cleaning to avoid residues in concave areas and along edges.
Epoxy, resin-cement or cementitious: how to choose
The choice depends on the intended use. In areas exposed to frequent cleaning, stains or specific hygiene requirements, an epoxy solution can offer particularly relevant performance. In other contexts, a resin-cement hybrid technology or a high-performance cementitious grout may effectively meet the project requirements.
For this reason, the decision should always consider intended use, substrate, environmental conditions and the grout manufacturer's technical instructions, in addition to colour matching.
The joint as part of the design
With Flauti & Flautini, the surface is created through the interaction of material, relief, colour and light. Grout is part of the same design system: when selected tone on tone, it can accompany the ceramic surface without interrupting its rhythm, reinforcing the visual continuity of the wall.
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The combinations shown are intended as a colour guide. The technical suitability of the grouting product must be verified according to the project and the instructions of the relevant manufacturer.
