Another floor Question

[Bouncer]

Should I put the kitchen cabnets in first then the kitchen floor or put the floor in then the cabnets?
Kevin

[Amanda_931]

generally it's floor.

a) storeboughten cabinets end up the "right" height.

b) it might not be too much of a hassle to do some serious rearranging of the kitchen.

c) the cabinets need something solid to set on.

d) even if what you're describing as "floor" is nothing more than a layer of linoleum, the cuts would be annoying, and you'd probably end up having to trim them out.  

I can think of a lot of things I rather do than try to put trim in the kick-space (right word?) under the main part of the cabinet.

If I worked at it I could probably come up with a few more.

[peg_688]

 Depends , what type of floor ?  Floating wood laminate flooring shouldn't go under the cabs , just up to ,( well 3/8 " away from the toe space ) , can't float with cabs on it .  Vinyl, either way, like Amanda said less to cut around cabs will be the right height without adding to the ,Toe Space, right words Amanda    

   So for your easy of installition floor,, first,,, some what easier, down side is you need to be "more careful" when setting the cabs and countertop , With just the subfloor layed you can skid the cabs around,,,,  drop the odd tool or two ,,,,,with the finished floor down ya can't do that      Good luck , HTBH ;)PEG

[Amanda_931]

I do know people who love their floating laminate floor--Pergo and imitators--looks good, easy to care for, less expensive than some of the alternatives. 

Unfortunately, my first look at it was at least 10 years ago in a commercial setting where they might well have used the household grade.  It showed every speck of dust and grime, and wore very badly.

Turned me against it for life.  So I didn't even think about it in this context.

So I guess I'll recuse myself when that topic comes up.  

There's also a question of timing about what gets done when.  If you move in before putting in your finish floor, then the cabinets--or at any rate some kind of kitchen storage and the plumbing--come first.