[alwann]

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?

[HimandMe]

Same problem here, kitchen/eating area light tile and want to be rid of LR/DR carpet and put down wood but don't like the light colors. I did think the pic attached "might" work but need convincing and someone who can do good work.
It's a problem.

[villagetinker]

My suggestion, Lowes and Home Depot, as I recall have design centers, you could take pictures of what you have, and see what they could do. Dal-Tile is a nationwide tile distributor, they maybe able to help, may even be able to match. As for installation, we used Dan 610-496-7320, Style in Tile, Wildwood. He has done patterned floors, and he may have ideas for you. He has done work for several of the neighbors also.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by alwann

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.