Not really...for tile to be properly set it must be on a hard surface. A carpeted surface will not provide the hard surface needed for tile to properly bond.
Yes but you will need a lot of tape, glue, and nails.
Carpet tile can be found at stores such as Carpet Corner or Tile Merchant however I strongly recommend that you do not carpet your kitchen but use linoleum or stone tile instead.
Tile is better for 'wet' areas (kitchen, bathroom, laundry, entranceway) but carpet is better for 'dry' areas (dining room, lounge/living room, bedrooms, hallways).
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By the foot, carpet is about $2 & tile is about $5.
Probably tile. It all depends on how hard you throw it and the weak/strong points of the tile or carpet.
I have a tile floor in my kitchen.
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Tile is louder, but cleaner. I have taught with both. The carpet collects dust and debris which can trigger allergies.
If the tiles are down tight and the added height wont bother you, it is fine to go over the tile with carpet glued down or over pad. The installers will hate setting the tackstrip, but it is part of the job.. you are good to go.
Either way, there is a metal strip available that has a groove in one side for the tile and a lip that goes over the carpet. The most common brand name for these metal strips is Schluter.