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Q: I'd like to tile my basement floor, but there's a coat of paint over it. Someone told me I'd have to sand the paint off. Is there any alternative that's not so messy, or should I go to another type of flooring?

— Daniel, Mineola, N.Y.

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Tile the floor before installing the cabinets. The job will go faster, and you won't be hamstrung if you want to replace the vanity with a pedestal sink later on.