Cutting Flooring Around Cabinets

Removing underlayment around cabinets to get down to a subfloor isn t an impossible job if you have the right tool.

Cutting flooring around cabinets.

I m trying to take out the tile in our kitchen and want to make a nice clean cut at the cabinets so i can install some wood flooring. With safety goggles and gloves on carefully begin cutting the tile around the cabinets using a rotary power tool or toe kick saw. After you ve cut the tiles remove any broken off pieces that are still glued to the surface with a chisel and hammer. It s easy to click boards together but how you handle transition areas makes the difference between a professional and amateur looking job.

Builders have an ongoing debate about whether it s better to install a hardwood floor before or after you put in the cabinets. The tile was installed over the whole floor before the cabinets were put in. Stacy asks i want to remove my existing flooring but the cabinets are built on top of it. How to cut old flooring at the cabinets.

This piece should be at least 2 inches wide and about inch thicker than the total thickness of the flooring including any vapor barrier or cushion. Warning wear a dust mask ear plugs and a safety glasses when cutting tile. Tool for cutting tile under cabinets. In this home hint we show you what you n.

If you do it before and you. I ve looked at your toe kick saw but can t find the proper blade to cut ceramic tile. Remove the cabinets and screw a plywood filler piece to the subfloor about inch inside the line where it will be under the cabinets. The latter works best when working with tiles on the floor.