I was in the flooring business and handled many homes in the Villages that came with this this same problem. First, good move on taking the carpet out as it would only last about 2 years...if that. I have seen it last longer in some cases but not most. You should not go over the tile with anything! If you want it done right you need to take the tile up. If you want wood, there are some installers that will butt the wood up to the tile but that is not usual. There is usually a t-mold and if you get laminate...there is always t-molds at the junction. If you want tile you can put a saddle where the tile meets and then change the layout of the new installation. If the tile is currently straight then put the new in on a diagonal. This seems to be what most people do. If you have a tile from your new home take it with you when you go out looking for tile and always take samples home to see it in your light. I hope this helps!
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