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Originally Posted by alwann View Post
Looking for recommendations for someone/company that can do tile design as well as installation. I want to rip out the original (builder's grade) carpeting from the dining/family part of my Ivy home and replace it with tile. Problem so far, according to firm that laid the tile in adjoining kitchen and entrance, is the pattern is no longer available. Okay, so what are my options? "Duh?", says the original installer. A smart designer should know -- blend in something similar with a border or transition, replace with laminate or wood, replace with upgraded carpet, etc.

What did you do, TOTV readers?


My reaction is to not try to blend the tile but go with wood flooring. That offers a new updated look that doesn't look like it tried to match the tile, but failed. We have tile in the entryway, baths, laundry room and kitchen, hardwood in the living and dining and carpet in the bedrooms.
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