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help with flooring when can’t match existing tile

6 months ago

We’re adding a master suite to our home and I need help decide on flooring for the bedroom. Our entire house is in this porcelain wood looking tile. It’s over 10 years old so I can’t find an exact match. I can find close but it’s still obviously different. The 3 diagonal tiles in the photo are the samples I’ve found. Thought about doing a herringbone pattern in something similar or a lighter porcelain wood looking tile. I don’t know what to use to make it seem cohesive- would love suggestions!

Comments (17)

  • 6 months ago

    " In my opinion I would not try to match the tile at all and go with something very different."


    Exactly, attempting to match will look like a mistake, go in completely different direction.

  • PRO
    6 months ago

    I agree that using a different floor and not attempting to match the existing flooring would work best. Since it is a bedroom would you consider carpeting?

  • 6 months ago

    Thanks, my husband wants to carpet but I have small kids and a dog so I’d rather not. Here’s the tiles closer up, and an AI image I do of one option. If not matching tile or carpet…any other suggestions?

  • 6 months ago

    Slate look tile.

  • 6 months ago

    I guess I should also mention that there will be a door into the bedroom at the tile break

  • 6 months ago

    All I can see is that your contractor/subs are not protecting your current tile floors from the construction taking place. Why didn't anyone cover them with ramboard?

    Good luck getting those completely cleaned up. You might end up needing to buy more flooring than you think!

  • 6 months ago
    last modified: 6 months ago

    I love the herringbone. I don't like the bit of white in the middle sample...the floor might look speckled once laid out.

    I would clean your floors and roll out kraft paper to keep them from further damage.

  • 6 months ago

    Herringbone looks good to me. Contrasting and compatible. Add me to the "protect your floors" crowd.

  • 6 months ago

    Thank you Amy! Yes, I know. It actually looks worse in the picture than it is. But I did have a talk this morning with the drywall guys about protecting it for this next ohase

  • 6 months ago

    It's really chispa and tracefloyd who deserve the protect-your-floor credit. I came late to the party, but you're welcome all the same.

  • 6 months ago
    last modified: 6 months ago

    I would do diff tile in the bedroom.

    something solid. no sense getting more of that tile floor when it's already had it's time, brief as it was.




    if you like the herringbone, what about a charcoal or black slate tile?




    when the time comes to redo the other floor tile, you can do a real wood or laminate.


  • 6 months ago

    I would do something quite different and not try and match at all. Why not a nice light oak hardwood?

  • PRO
    6 months ago

    Get rid of all the tile in that narrow passage. Make a sketch of what precedes the passage ! ?

    In other words, where does the remodel/add connect to the rest of your home?


  • 6 months ago
    last modified: 6 months ago

    Instead of focussing on trying to complement the flooring, consider what will work best with your new master as it would be a shame not to. Keep in mind your furniture, colors, accessories, and ensuite. Narrow down characteristics: content, color and effect (suggest the calmer the better). If your husband is wanting the warmth of carpeting, just add a rug. You can make a connection to the hallway with the colors selected when decorating.






  • 6 months ago

    Use something different for the master bedroom. It sounds like there is going to be a door at the threshold, which allows the bedroom to have its own colors and design. Any flooring with a big area rug will be cozy and “bedroom-like”.

    Please talk to your contractor about keeping new floors protected. Even if it’s tile, workers can easily ruin them with bits of debris.

  • PRO
    6 months ago

    Keep the door closed if it bothers you and do whatever you like in the bedroom IMO rip out the tile and do all the same floor for this private area. since I think it is part of the master suite isn't it ?