I don't see a problem as long as there aren't height issues. I would think the toilet could be adjusted to the 2 layers of tile. However, I just had tile removed from a bathroom and replaced with a different kind and it wasn't as laborious or dusty a task as I'd expected. It came out pretty easily. But why pay the cost if you don't have to? Sue

Your insights @J D and @thinkdesignlive were invaluable last year. Before I jump in too deep, I'm curious if you consult on interior design / bathroom finish decisions. I'm not sure how to go about messaging privately. Here's the update: not much, other than me being a basket-case. We held off the whole project because of Covid and now are slated to begin our 2 bathroom project in January/February. I'm not sure if it was clear in previous posts, but there are 2 bathrooms at hand; the new one that's being added (let's call that one GREEN- it was the focus of the previous posts) as well as the existing one that will be completely gutted and redone (and let's call that one BLUE). I'll add BLUE's plans below--if you think I should start a new thread for it, please advise! OVERALL ISSUE: I don't have a vision for the finishes of either bathroom. I'm more settled on GREEN (see the "board and batten" post for inspiration and drawing--but we will not do a wall-hung toilet). The vision for BLUE is more ambiguous. So, I need to decide on: - tile: manufacturer, layout, etc - medicine cabinets (want a large mirror but a craftsman look) - wood vs white vanity (they will be custom- I'm leaning towards wood for GREEN and white for BLUE) - vanity top (which will be shower curb in GREEN and bathtub ledge in BLUE, too, right?) - faucets - lights/sconces - sink (maybe as easy as Kohler Caxton in both) Re TILE: I couldn't commit to Fireclay tile because I thought the minimum grout was too wide. I also heard a few concerning stories. I've recently requested samples from American Restoration Tile and will go look at Mission Tile West in person next week. I'm open to other manufactures, too. I know that: - we want a small hex floor in both baths; for the green bath this will extend into the shower - we want to have a color element (hence the "green" and "blue") in both baths - we will probably go with a 4x4" wall tile in both baths, though undecided - I love trim pieces but also am concerned about $$$ Houzzers, if you have advise on how to go about creating a vision, making decisions, what to prioritize (I know with supply chain issues, everything is a priority!), or something else, I welcome it. Thank you!! Here's the BLUE plan...not committed to the tile as shown:

That's not a very big area. While I know you want to get everything done ASAP, this doesn't seem like an emergency. The tile looks like it's in good condition. Save up and do it right. Rugs will camouflage the issue in the meantime. MCM suggests slate if you decide not to continue the wood floor into the foyer. You could use 12" X 24" tile. On authentic MCM floors a more random pattern was used. But they also used different colors of slate, including red, and I don't know if you want to be that authentic. I suggest you use porcelain tile instead of real slate, and a gray that doesn't lean blue will go with the wood floors better. If it leans blue it will bring out the orange in the wood. The first picture is probably real slate. I'm including it so you can see what I mean about the random pattern. And in order to make the foyer true MCM you will need to change your railing. Stair work is very expensive because it's not easy, so don't attempt it as a DIY project unless you have someone experienced in the family who can do it for you.

Blueskyreno, thank you , it looks grey but it’s not , it has a soft grey, cream and taupe in the tile. And… it is all bout the installer. I’m not sure if you can see it in the pictures but we had the large tiles cut on the 24” to 20” so every tile was the same size , no small piece at one end or the other. We also installed in floor heating . One other thing that we did was purchase the faucet and shower heads all are finger print and water stain resistant. I didn’t really think that made a difference in the scheme of things until we just finished a basement bathroom and put in regular fixtures and all I seem to be doing is cleaning the faucet from water stains and finger prints .