Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sabina Galja / Getty Images Getting an itch to refresh your space is completely natural—and painting is an easy way to scratch it.

Q: Our vintage 1926 bathroom floor is showing its age and some discoloration. I cannot afford a full bathroom renovation. Can tile be applied on top of the old floor? Can the tile be painted? A: Yes, ...

Q: Some installers have told me that I can lay wood or laminate flooring over tile, and others said I can't. Who is telling the truth? The tile (12-by-12) is not even. If the tile should be removed, ...

Q: I have 200 square feet of ceramic tile in a room in my house. Is there anything I can put over that? I want to cover it up instead of replacing it. Can I put tile over tile? A: Yes, that’s usually ...