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merdub t1_j9tgh3m wrote

Reply to comment by random_internet_data in Tile installed on concrete by foxrue

I agree with you. They’re SO cold, the grout ends up looking super gross so fast, they can make a space echoey, they’re hard on your back & feet, they show every little drip, smudge, footprint.

For a small bathroom I’d be fine with it but I would never ever tile anything larger than that in my house.

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AdmiralPoopbutt t1_j9tj7ua wrote

Cold floors is a feature in hot climates. We have area rugs where appropriate and wear comfy slippers in the winter.

Wall to wall carpet is gross, even in a shoe-free household. I owned a very nice carpet cleaner when we had carpet and learned quickly that it is impossible to fully clean. With tile if you can wipe with a white cloth and not pull up much dirt, you can be assured that it is actually clean. All kinds of nasty stuff can hide in carpet even with excellent care.

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random_internet_data t1_j9tqibx wrote

Team roll out vinyl? It's like the opposite.

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merdub t1_j9u4sz6 wrote

If I was doing something from scratch I’d put in-floor heating under the tile in the bathroom, and engineered hardwood/LVP everywhere else.

Maybe put a carpet surround around the tub, just for that extra cozy moldy vibe.

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kingfrito_5005 t1_j9val1y wrote

>the grout ends up looking super gross so fast

This is why I love black grout! Also I think it just looks cool, especially with brightly colored tiles.

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