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My main concern about the exposed pipe wasn't necessarily cosmetic, but whether it would be vulnerable in any way. If it's only a cosmetic issue, I'm fine with the plant stuck in front :) Here is the tile I think I've decided on. I also have a few peel and stick tiles that I bought as samples...

Yep the previous owner was definitely a DIY'er, but I think he kind of did what he thought was best rather than consult pros or more experienced people like yourselves. Any suggestions for how to deal with the pipe?

That makes perfect sense. Thanks for the link, that was helpful to read. Can you explain why I have to remove the black adhesive/mastic? Will nothing stick to it? I was thinking peel and stick vinyl for this area since it's just the entry way.

This part of the house is over a concrete slab. The rest of the house is basement.

Alright, so I started at the other end (the front door) and peeled back the carpet... and this is what I found. You can also see that by the door, there's a water pipe coming in, and it's barely covered by whatever flooring/self leveling compound they used. When I had the house inspected, the...

Oh my. I have been thinking about using self leveling concrete in the bathroom... I'll bet you're right. The previous owner did a lot of work himself, and unfortunately, not all of it was done correctly and will end up costing me more. Hmm. Can I tile over this? What about peel and stick...

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I love the vinyl flooring and I'm keeping it. It's in the kitchen. The stuff under the carpet is the entry way, which borders the kitchen. The carpet is barely adhered to that bumpy, cracked... whatever it is.... and it stops where the kitchen starts...

I've recently become the proud owner of a 1938 home which needs quite a bit of work. I am hoping to do most of it myself. I recently looked under the thin carpet that covers the entry way... and this is what I found. I eventually want to tile the entry way, but I have no idea what this stuff...