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hi everyone i need some advise.. my husband and i got a resale flat and this is the picture of the toilet.. we actually are quite ok with the bathtub and sink etc but we do not like the green tiles are surrounds the toilet. any ideas to remove it. i know we can hack and retile, but that will be very pricey and we are looking for ways to save on reno cost. some frens mentioned that i can do a half tile/half paint but would paint be ok for the bathroom? thank you for your inputs