Not bad for a 1700 square foot rehabbed house with ceramic tile flooring, new cabinets, etc.

So, i was thinking of using ceramic tiles for the entire upstairs of a duplex.

It is what I would use any time I am not using real hardwood or ceramic tiles. 

You could try it yourself or call around to a few appliance repair companies to see if they would do it for you and how much they would charge.https://www.hunker.com/12337960/how-to-repair-a-ceramic-glass-cooktopYour Landlord can only charge you for the cosmetic damage, which would be significantly less than the cost of a replacement appliance.

@Meryl McElwainWhat is the best way to remove ceramic floor tiles. the floor is very well laid out, no compromises anywhere on the floor

Colors available Almost all the colors can be available to LF: pine, oak, birch, beech, cherry, oak, teak, walnut, ceramic tile, granite, marble and even including bamboo.

Dan Ward what's your opinion on a ceramic flat paint?

Cracks do develop in them over time from the constant heat/cool cycle on the ceramic.

If I turn to off and back on the fan will kick on and I checked in the attic the ceramic ignitor works and the blue flames kick in and throws out heat.For some reason 10 minutes or so later it will turn off again before fully heating up to set temperature.I am thinking it's a control board issue or some kind of temp sensor in the heat unit in the attic that is not working correctly.Thoughts??

.), darker earth-toned carpets with a random pattern (helps hide stains), ceramic tile in high traffic areas, and cheap (but attractive) fixtures for lighting and plumbing.