Help Me choose a tile pattern for my floor (pics)

**sweetME** · 01-19-2006, 12:28 PM

I like the first one better.

**GlydeGirl** · 01-19-2006, 12:28 PM

Go for the first one -- it's YOUR preference and YOU are the one doing the work!

**Tera** · 01-19-2006, 12:28 PM

I like the first one as well.. the second would make me dizzy

**axelcat** · 01-19-2006, 12:29 PM

go with the first one

**Fred Quimby** · 01-19-2006, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by MaskTVMaura

Go for the first one -- it's YOUR preference and YOU are the one doing the work!

Hey thats right!

When I'm done with the floor the countertops are next, then the backsplash which is gonna be a real pain doing that on a diagonal.

**Fred Quimby** · 01-19-2006, 12:35 PM

You would not believe the amount of money tile installers wanted for the job. For the floors, countertops, and backsplash, then grouted and sealed $4500-8000 Plus the cost of materials.

That price also included a new sub-floor which I had to put down.

But if I had like 3 day laborers working with me, it could have be done in 3 days.

**Holly** · 01-19-2006, 12:37 PM

What kind of tile is it?

**Fred Quimby** · 01-19-2006, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Holly

What kind of tile is it?

Datile I think

**Baker Rd** · 01-19-2006, 12:44 PM

go with octagon tiles, square looks like crap

**Matt 26z** · 01-19-2006, 12:44 PM

Depends on the color of the tiles.

**WebairGerard** · 01-19-2006, 12:45 PM

Tile work is $$$. Great if you can do it yourself! Good Luck man!

**Fred Quimby** · 01-19-2006, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by WebairGerard

Tile work is $$$. Great if you can do it yourself! Good Luck man!

Hey,,,you guys at web air need tile work done,,,cause I need a new server

**Holly** · 01-19-2006, 12:54 PM

I kinda like the second one, lol. Will the tiles all be the same color? Or will the smaller ones be in a different color?

Let me share this with you- If you've had tile counter tops then just ignore it, but if not, I would strongly advise you to think hard about it. I did them in the first house I lived in, and I fucken HATED them once they were done. They were a bitch to keep clean and the grout gets yucky, no matter what color you use. Every time you wipe a rag across them, it pushes wet crumbs and whatever else is on the counter, right in between the tiles. They just felt and looked dirty *all* the time, to me.

The tile backsplash looked great, but the counters were a nightmare. If I wouldn't have moved, I seriously would have ripped them all out, even though I was so excited when I first had them put in.

**EroticySteve** · 01-19-2006, 12:56 PM

This is a kitchen right? I'd go for one that's easiest to clean. Don't want to stain the grout if your pot of Sunday gravy for your Manicotti slips out of your hand.

Oh madone!

**Nom_is** · 01-19-2006, 12:57 PM

To be completely honest, I don't really like either but this is a conundrum I face almost daily.

Do you (a) put your foot down and exert your dominance over her or (b) submit to her by letting her have her way because it will make her happy.

**Holly** · 01-19-2006, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Nom_is

To be completely honest, I don't really like either but this is a conundrum I face almost daily.

Do you (a) put your foot down and exert your dominance over her or (b) submit to her by letting her have her way because it will make her happy.

If he's the one doing all the cooking/cleaning and spending the most time in the kitchen, then it probably should be his decision. Otherwise, he should do whatever the hell she wants, if he expects to be fed.

**chadglni** · 01-19-2006, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Nom_is

To be completely honest, I don't really like either but this is a conundrum I face almost daily.

Do you (a) put your foot down and exert your dominance over her or (b) submit to her by letting her have her way because it will make her happy.

Her tiles = his threesome. Game over.

**Fred Quimby** · 01-19-2006, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by Holly

I kinda like the second one, lol. Will the tiles all be the same color? Or will the smaller ones be in a different color?

Let me share this with you- If you've had tile counter tops then just ignore it, but if not, I would strongly advise you to think hard about it. I did them in the first house I lived in, and I fucken HATED them once they were done. They were a bitch to keep clean and the grout gets yucky, no matter what color you use. Every time you wipe a rag across them, it pushes wet crumbs and whatever else is on the counter, right in between the tiles. They just felt and looked dirty *all* the time, to me.

The tile backsplash looked great, but the counters were a nightmare. If I wouldn't have moved, I seriously would have ripped them all out, even though I was so excited when I first had them put in.

Same thing with the grout happend abt 8 years ago when I did it last. The new pre mixed grout with sealer is "supposed" to last 20 years.

Besides we are selling the house soon so it won't be my problem anymore

**je_rome** · 01-19-2006, 02:24 PM

I'd go with the first design.

**czarina** · 01-19-2006, 02:26 PM

they both look like that vynal stuff.

I would just go with Diamond.

Help Me choose a tile pattern for my floor (pics)

Help Me choose a tile pattern for my floor (pics)

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