Is it acceptable to lay porcelain tile from the front door, into a hall bathroom and adjoining kitchen, all the same color? The den floor leading into the hallway is peg and plank.
I don't see any problem with the same tile in all those conneced areas. I wouldn't change from one to another; it would look strange.
My entryway right now has oak floor in the entrance, the hall, powder room in that hall and the dining room which is off the entry. I think it looks fine.
I would clean up the maple cabinets unless they are so bad you think you HAVE TO paint them. I think you can't beat natural wood.
Murphy makes an oil soap wood cleaner with orange oil in a spray bottle; it says it cleans and even removes built up wax.
Then I would apply a coat of orange oil or something similar for a nice finish.
Porcelain tiles sound wonderful but better think of this in the kitchen. Someday those appliances will have to be moved out to be repaired or replaced and porcelain is very very fragile. My husband the service tech is always very nervous working with porcelain tiles because they will break very easy and when moving your appliances around for repairs you can have damage to your floor if your tech is not careful.
I know people that use one neutral tile throughout, but I personally would make the bathroom a different color. The hall to kitchen etc. would be nice as one color as if to lead guests into your home.
PS. Leave cabinets wood, re-stain if you must. I painted my last kitchen white and the cabinets looked nice and brightened the area, but within the year paint would rub off and chip: falling onto clean dishes. Plus: with the green movement the natural wood look is coming back.
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Is it safe to put ceramic tiles in a pre-manufactured home?
What are you concerned about? The weight of the tiles warping the frame? I would think that there's no need to worry because ceramic tiles won't burn and the pound load of the floor should be very strong.
