On Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:35:50 -0400, John H.
wrote:

That sounds like something worth looking into. Are porcelain tiles much more
expensive? I'd probably have to pay the difference in cost of tiles.

You might want to buy the tile yourself if you have tile outlets
around that sell odd lots. That is where the bargains are. Porcelain
tile is harder as a general rule. It puts up with more abuse.

This is Lea and it lived through a serious remodel. It is over
linoleum.

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/addi...the%20tile.jpg

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/addi...the%20slab.jpg

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/addi..._the_block.jpg