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Darkness, the direct opposite of lightness, is defined as a lack of illumination, an absence of visible light, or a surface that absorbs light, such as black or brown.
Human vision is unable to distinguish colors in conditions of very low luminance. This is because the hue sensitive photoreceptor cells on the retina are inactive when light levels are insufficient, in the range of visual perception referred to as scotopic vision.
The emotional response to darkness has generated metaphorical usages of the term in many cultures, often used to describe an unhappy or foreboding feeling.
Referring to a time of day, complete darkness occurs when the Sun is more than 18° below the horizon, without the effects of twilight on the night sky.

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    White discoloration on dark tiles

    I have dark brown tiles and brown grout in a shower (never again) that never looks clean. there is always a white haze over the tiles, which actually improves when wet. I'm not sure if this is efflorescence or hard water stains/calcium deposits. I do have well water but don't consider it "hard...
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    I'm Looking For This Tile British Ceramic Tile Buxton Dark Beige CAN42957

    Hello Everyone. I'm hoping to find some spares of British Ceramic Tile Buxton Dark Beige (stock code CAN42957). They used to be stocked by Victorian Plumbing, amongst others. Would anyone happen to have a few left over or know who may have some? Thanks, John.
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    Wet dark color between the tiles after cleaning

    Hello, min the end of renovation the cleaning company cleaned the floor with water. when they done all the floor got stains of water between the tiles. hiw can I solve it and disappear this stains? thank you in advance
  4. Nicobond

    Dark/Black Grout Onto White Bevel Edge Tiles

    We've seen a lot of comments online about grouting dark / black grout onto white bevel edge tiles - the leaching, the stains, the headache....this is totally a product push but watch the video Shaun shows how easy it is to overcome. Top grout and we swear by it. Happy to do local demos with...
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    Dark grout, white sealant

    Hi, just had a tiler put some white metro tiles with grey grout in our first house. We are a disappointed with the white sealant - see photos. We appreciate that it may be tricky to do dark grout and white sealant. Is this the best we can hope for? Should we not have picked grey grout?
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    Constant dark patches in grout - New Build Property

    Hi All, We moved into our new property in November and are experiencing something that I have never seen before... There are several areas in our new bathroom, where the grout has gone really dark and never seems to dissappear. Moreover, everytime you run your finger of the grout / surrounding...
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    Dark grout going white and dark residue on cloth when cleaning

    Hi, We got our bathroom done just over a year ago. The tiler used mapei grout in river grey. I have noticed some of the grout lines turning white and when I try running it off I get stains on the cloth the same colour as the grout. Does anyone have any advice?
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    UK Dark patches/ Stains on new White Tiles? Help

    Hello, My bathroom is completely new. I had not more than five showers there and I noticed dark patches/stains on some of the tiles. I tried to clean them but nothing happens. The tiles are new and I don't know what to do and how to remove them. I need some help and advice. Thank you!
  9. DaleJessop

    I'm Looking For This Tile Garden Stone Dark Grey (900x450)

    I'm looking to for any of these tiles for my Kitchen; originally from Topps Tiles but discontinued
  10. Squiggs12

    Dark discolouration on tiles

    Hello, I have whitish floor tiles in my bathroom and have noticed dark patches/ discolouration that looks like shadowing on the two tiles next to the shower. The floor tiles were installed before I moved into the house and have been fine for 2.5 years. I have however just had a new shower...
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    Tile cutting and dark grout finish

    Hello, We recently bought a house and have refurbished it. We have ripped out and redone 3 bathrooms, two are fine, one looks terrible. There have been so many issues but the main one I need to understand is this; The architect advised that the walls should be metro tiles, herringbone pattern...
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    Hairline cracks in terracotta tiles that is seeping some sort of dark brown oil

    Guy, I am not involved in this business at all, so I would appreciate any help or advice pls. I have noticed very recently that hairline cracks in my kitchen floor have started to seep a dark brown, sticky oil. There has been no spillages, so it is a complete mystery. The tile isn't lifting -...
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    I'm Looking For This Tile Looking for these dark and light grey bathroom tiles..

    Hello, Can anyone help me to find my bathroom tiles? I'm planning changes in my bathroom, which will mean exposing part of the wall which was not tiled (being hidden behind units and a bath) - so I'm looking for these tiles to tile the exposed areas - see attached photos. So I am looking for...
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    crackle tiles and dark grout: patchy staining

    I have used dark grey grout with crackle metro tiles, the idea being that the grout stains the cracks before applying sealant and gives it an aged look. However, the tiles have stained very irregularly: some tiles just atined in patches, some have not taken stain at all. Any ideas what i can do...
  15. Wishiwasatoptiler

    Dark nights a coming

    Bought these off ebay last year, finally got then fitted This was illumination by FIAT This illumination by ebay I think van makers need to wake up and fit much better lighting. Check the switch, top left. :D:D
  16. qualitywork

    what adhesive for dark Mosaics ?

    Hi everyone, I have been following this forum with a lot of interest and need some advice please. I have a kitchen splash to do tomorrow and the customer has just rang me to say they want charcoal grout now instead of white. I normally use Bal mosaic fix, but as some of the mosaics are dark...
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    Blotches / Stains / Dark Patches appearing on White Tiles?

    Hi I have noticed dark patches appearing on some of the white tiles in my shower / bathroom. The patches appear blueish/purpleish and are quite noticeable. Just wondering what the cause of this is likely to be, and what can be done to remediate? My initial thoughts are that there is water...
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    Grout too dark in bathroom?

    Bathroom tiling by Tilingnovice posted Mar 20, 2017 at 4:05 AM I am new to tiling, tiles are going on well but having grouted a wall for shower installation it's left me thinking I went too dark with the grout, will probably just have to live with it now. It's not so bad around the white tiles...
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    Tiler used dark grey grout under opaque tiles

    Hello, wondering if anyone can help me. My tiler used dark grey quick set adhesive behind my opaque mosaic tiles, they now have grey undertones. The mosaics are a mix of solid stone and opaque with the majority being opaque, the tiler said he will individually stanley/scrape out only the opaque...
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    Discontinued tile help - B&Q Palace Travertine Dark Wall Tiles

    Hi, 5 years ago I had my bathroom walls completely tiled with: B&Q Palace Travertine Dark Wall Tiles 485mm X 340mm EAN: 5010921353784 The tiles are actually ceramic and appear discontinued. Any ideas how I can get hold of a couple of packs. Changing the bathroom configuration around and need...
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