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        TexasLegend55
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        I really like Travertine tile and would like to install it on the bottom floor of my house. However, I have a cracked slab in the living room area. Can I install tile on the side of the house that includes the den, kitchen and bathroom & utility room, and also install hardwood floors in the living room to avoid cracked tiles? Is that good design or a dumb idea?
         
        Posts: 2 | Location: Texas | Registered: Jan 15, 2013Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        Jaybee
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        There is no reason not to. Different floorings can help define room space. Totally normal to have several types of flooring in a house, as long as the colors and styles do not clash with each other.


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        Posts: 9113 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee | Registered: Sep 27, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        TexasLegend55
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        Thanks, Jaybee. I thought about the travertine in the living room, and researched the anti-fracture membranes to lay down prior to tile installation, but my foundation repair company said that it won't stop a crack from occurring. My house dropped 1" in the corner from the severe drought last year.
         
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