Roger Jensen
10-26-2011, 4:36 PM
I am coming down the home stretch on replacing my kitchen cabinets. The cabinets are built and stained/topcoated, and demolition will start right after Thanksgiving.
My question is on replacing the floor and the sequence related to installing the cabinets. Here is what I am thinking:
1. Remove the old cabinets
2. Rip out the current layers of vinyl and underlayment, down to the sub-floor.
3. Install new electrical and plumbing.
4. Install new underlayment, wall to wall.
5. Install the new cabinets.
6. Install the new flooring tiles around the cabinets.
I am assuming it is OK to put the cabinets on top of the underlayment, rather than directly on the sub-floor. I figured it will give me a good feel for the final height of the cabinets, I only need to allow an extra quarter inch or so for the thickness of the tiles.
Is this the order you would install them?
Thanks,
Roger
My question is on replacing the floor and the sequence related to installing the cabinets. Here is what I am thinking:
1. Remove the old cabinets
2. Rip out the current layers of vinyl and underlayment, down to the sub-floor.
3. Install new electrical and plumbing.
4. Install new underlayment, wall to wall.
5. Install the new cabinets.
6. Install the new flooring tiles around the cabinets.
I am assuming it is OK to put the cabinets on top of the underlayment, rather than directly on the sub-floor. I figured it will give me a good feel for the final height of the cabinets, I only need to allow an extra quarter inch or so for the thickness of the tiles.
Is this the order you would install them?
Thanks,
Roger