Can you put a different type of floor under kitchen cabinets?
While it is not common practice to install a different, cheaper type of flooring underneath cabinets/appliances, or even those plywood risers mentioned earlier, it can be done.
Should kitchen base cabinets go before or after the floor covering?
Factors that drive the choice to put in kitchen base cabinets before the floor covering. 1. You Use Less Finish Flooring. If you wish to save money, consider that all of that nicely finished hardwood flooring underneath the cabinets is wasted, at least in a visual sense.
Do cabinetmakers have to have a level floor?
First of all, as cabinetmakers primarily, you should be able to scribe the toekick faces to the floor cleanly. No moldings! I consider that cheating and it looks shoddy. Appliance openings also require a level floor. If you are using linoleum or vinyl sheet flooring, then it is not even an issue.
Do you have to remove kitchen cabinets to replace flooring?
Sometimes it is not necessary to remove the existing cabinets/appliances because they are in acceptable condition. Yet the flooring still needs to be replaced. As noted earlier, if you are installing thin flooring, such as luxury vinyl, laminate, or tile, it is possible to lay the flooring right up to the cabinets.
Do cabinets go on subfloor?
In most cases, given standard flooring heights, you will install the cabinets before the floor covering. Floor covering, or finish flooring, is the surface that you see and walk on, not the subfloor (under the underlayment) or underlayment (between the subfloor and finished layer).
Are kitchen base cabinets attached to the floor?
Kitchen base cabinets are held in place by wood screws that penetrate down through the cabinet frame, through the particleboard underlay and into the plywood sub-floor. Base cabinets typically are installed without tops, drawers or doors.
Do wood floors go under kitchen cabinets?
Hardwood flooring should go underneath cabinets, particularly if you're building a new home, as there are many benefits to having wall-to-wall finished flooring. Cabinets may not be movable in remodels or for floor replacements, in which case, it's possible for flooring to stop at the cabinet.
Why are kitchen cabinets raised off the floor?
Getting the cabinets off the floor is a simple solution. It keeps stored items safe from moisture and mold growth that can potentially cause health problems for the inhabitants. Wall-mounted cabinets offer a slew of benefits, but installing them can be tricky.
Do kitchen base cabinets have to be attached to the wall?
Typically, base cabinets only need to be attached to the wall to secure them in position. The weight of the cabinets all connected together and at the wall, in addition to the countertop, will act to keep the cabinet assembly in place.
How do you prepare a floor for cabinets?
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How do I know if my floor is under cabinets?
I think the easiest way to tell, look for a quarter round trim between the cabinet and the floor. If it has a quarter round, then two options: floor does not go under the cabinet, or the owner likes the look of the quarter round.
Do you lay flooring before fitting a kitchen?
Some people ask the question, “should I lay the floor or install the kitchen units first then lay the floor around them?” This decision is purely down to personal preference. Laying the floor first would appear to be the best option but you are much more likely to damage the floor whilst the kitchen is being assembled.
How do you install base cabinets when floor is not level?
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Can you put kitchen cabinets on top of vinyl plank flooring?
YES. Cabinets can be installed on top of LooseLay flooring that was installed with a full spread of adhesive. PRO TIP: Install the cabinets first if you believe the cabinets will remain a fixture years longer than the flooring.
Do kitchen cabinets go on top of tile flooring?
Installing your tiles before your kitchen cabinets will cut down on overall labor costs. Putting in your tiles first will help prevent water damage in your kitchen. Cabinets can be installed first if you're placing delicate tiles that might get damaged during cabinetry or appliance installation.
What happens if cabinets are installed on the subfloor?
If the cabinets are installed on the subfloor they will end up slightly lower than desired and also "trapped" by the finished floor.
Can you run the floor underneath cabinets?
I would recommend running the floors underneath all the cabinets.
Does trim thicken toekick?
A line of unsanded material is always left over. Adding trim thickens the toekick material, and makes the toekick less useable as intended as a toe kick. ".... he will sand the floor right up to the edge of the cabinets and finish the floor properly.....".
Do hardwood floors go under cabs?
We looked under the original cabs in our house and the hardwoods did go underneath. The hardwoods underneath were unfinished so they installed the cabs over them and then finished the floors after. I would have preferred they been stained first but we didn't build the house. Kind of hoping we could replace a counter run with an island for better flow but that would mean refinishing the entire first floor hardwood floors.
Do you put down poly under cabinets?
After framing/rough plumbing & electrical/sheetrock/etc, our GC put in the plywood subfloor, then put down the hardwood floor, then put down a sealer coat of poly under where all of the cabinets would go, and then installed the cabinets. This should help protect the wood somewhat against spills/leaks/etc under the cabinets and appliances.
Can you put a cupboard on top of hardwood?
It it's real hardwood that could conceivably be in place for many years , I too would be more comfortable with the cupboard installation on top of the hardwood. In spite of our best intentions and designs, there may come a time when you may desire a different kitchen design/layout. It's always a pleasant surprise when you renovate a property and find that an installation was done over the floor, as matching a stain or finish is always an easier job than doing a floor repair.
Should I install flooring first or trim?
In general I've seen it recommended to install the flooring first, because that covers you in case of changed kitchen layout down the line, plus it is less risk of damage to the cabinetry when the flooring is cut around it (and you won't need a strip of trim to cover any irregularities of the seam if you didn't want one).
How tall should a cabinet be from concrete?
If you are going to put in a hardwood floor and it is a total of 1 1/2" and you want 4" toe kick, then the kick should be 5 1/2" tall, and the cabinets should be 37 1/2" tall from the concrete. Once the flooring is in, you have 36" cabinets and a 4" toe kick. Depends on the type of flooring.
How tall should tile flooring be?
Accommodate for the flooring thickness in your toekicks. If you are going to put in a hardwood floor and it is a total of 1 1/2" and you want 4" toe kick, then the kick should be 5 1/2" tall, and the cabinets should be 37 1/2" tall from the concrete.
Can you shim a tile slab?
If you have a slab and tile is going down, you don't have to worry about shimming. Tiles are about a 1/4", so it's not going to be a problem. If you were on a crawl space, I would suggest to shim your cabs 1/2" because of the tile backer (DUROCK), which is 1/2".
Can I put laminate flooring on top of laminate flooring?
Depends on the type of flooring. There is no one good answer to the question. I'd never install on top of laminate flooring, but then I'd never use that material anyway. Pre-finished engineered with a thin wear layer? Probably last. 3/4" hardwood? Put it in before the cabinets. It will definitely outlast the cabinets.
Do floating floors last?
Everything that falls or drops winds up on the floor and usually not without damage. Lastly, with so much floating flooring being put down, the floor is not as stable as the rigid subfloor. This will certainly lead to flooring replacement before the cabinetry needs to be replaced. This is especially true for laminates that degrade from moisture. We are most likely at this venue to be talking kitchen cabinets, and kitchens are high risk for floors of wood and wood products. Tile flooring could be a different story.
Do you need finished flooring under a stove?
You need to have finished flooring under your stove, d/w, and refrigerator anyway, so it's usually just as easy to do it first. As a remodeler, I have to go with flooring last. Most floors are going to have to be replaced before the cabinets.
Can you put 1/4 round on laminate flooring?
Plan on 1/4 round or shoe if the floor is to float, but not if it's nailed or glued down. Laminate, as an example, needs expansion space if the homeowner wants that for a floor.
What is flooring under cabinets?
flooring protects sub-floor and back walls against any water/liquids under cabinets, from leaks and spills. This applies mostly to the sink cabinet, as usually flooring is provided under the other critical areas such as fridge, stove and dishwasher.
What happens if a cabinet has toekick?
If the cabinet has toekick (can't see under it), it goes on subfloor.
Is it a good investment to buy kitchen cabinets?
The decision depends on the kind of flooring you select, grade of cabinets, and long range expectations. Side note: Kitchen cabinets are one of the most important fixtures in your home. They get a lot of use and abuse. A good investment is to purchase the best quality your budget can handle.
Do Europeans move their kitchen cabinets?
It may be useful to note that Europeans often move with their kitchen cabinets and kitchen appliances, whereas in North America the cabinets are rarely ever moved.
What should be left between floor and cabinets?
A minimal gap should be left between the flooring and the cabinets. This gap will be covered by baseboard or shoe molding that is nailed to the bottom of the base cabinets. There are a couple of advantages to why you may want to stick with the traditional choice of putting in kitchen base cabinets before the floor covering.
How high should a cabinet counter be?
Thicker types of flooring such as solid hardwood present a problem because your cabinet counter may not be the standard height of 34 inches to 36 inches. This issue can be mitigated in two ways:
What is floor covering?
Floor covering, or finish flooring, is the surface that you see and walk on, not the subfloor (under the underlayment) or underlayment (between subfloor and finished layer). The floor covering will be cut to size and almost butted up against the cabinets. A minimal gap should be left between the flooring and the cabinets.
What are the downsides of installing risers?
One downside of installing risers or different flooring is that you add a complication if you wish to change the kitchen footprint in the future. Those materials would have to be changed out for flooring that matches the rest of the kitchen.
How thick is underlayment?
Lay the finish flooring straight onto the subfloor with no additional underlayment. An underlayment adds another 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch to the total flooring thickness.
Can you gut a kitchen and remove cabinets?
You'll Minimize the Height of Flooring. Sometimes it is not necessary to gut a kitchen and remove the existing cabinets and appliances because they are in acceptable condition. Yet the flooring still needs to be replaced. Consider installing thin floorings, such as luxury vinyl, laminate, or tile, which are possible to lay right up to the cabinets.
