On Oct 19, 12:13 pm, wrote:
My wife and I are considering installing a new floor in our laundry
room. Currently it is a vinyl asbestos tile floor - we would like to
avoid removal if at all possible. My preference would be to install
hardibacker over a layer of mud and lay a ceramic tile floor, but my
mother-in-law has convinced my wife that the tile will crack fairly
easily (ie: dropping a can of soup). Will this be a concern? Are there
some tiles more resilient that would better resist chipping/cracking
than others? Currently we're also using the room as tool storage -
would there be a better option? The in-laws are advocating a sheet
vinyl floor, but I can't stand the thought of spending MORE money for
what I see as a lower quality product. I can install ceramic tile
myself, but sheet vinyl would require hiring a pro.

Sheet vinyl is kind of like asphalt shingles -- won't get your home
into Architectural Digest, and is not exactly a solution for the ages,
but it's so darn practical and reasonable that almost everyone uses
it. Comes in a million patterns. No joints or seams to worry about
in a room that size. It'll last long enough, and when its done you
just roll it up and throw it away. -- H