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We ordered the cabinets for the kitchen.
Is it acceptable to put the tile down wall to wall and then put the cabinets on the tile floor? I have diamond cutters for the few holes we need for plumbing, so that is not an issue.
One friend said to put the hardi-backer down, place the cabinets on the hardi-backer and then tile up to the cabinets.
What are the acceptable ways of doing this task?
Thanks!
Is it acceptable to put the tile down wall to wall and then put the cabinets on the tile floor? I have diamond cutters for the few holes we need for plumbing, so that is not an issue.
One friend said to put the hardi-backer down, place the cabinets on the hardi-backer and then tile up to the cabinets.
What are the acceptable ways of doing this task?
Thanks!
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We ordered the cabinets for the kitchen.
Is it acceptable to put the tile down wall to wall and then put the cabinets on the tile floor? I have diamond cutters for the few holes we need for plumbing, so that is not an issue.
One friend said to put the hardi-backer down, place the cabinets on the hardi-backer and then tile up to the cabinets.
What are the acceptable ways of doing this task?
Thanks!
I would set the cabinets and tile to them...this would be the standard proceedure.
There's really no problem with setting them on a tile floor. The only thing is, if you need to level them up with shims/etc, you have less to hide the gaps at the bottom of the cabinets. If you tile to them, the tile should cover most of it...shoe moulding will take care of the rest.
I hope you have plywood backing for the cabinets on the walls. I have been haveing a problem with that lately for my handrail installs.
Sheet rock and air. [xx(]
Good luck on your project!
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quote:Is it acceptable to put the tile down wall to wall
I hope you have plywood backing for the cabinets on the walls. I have been haveing a problem with that lately for my handrail installs.
Sheet rock and air. [xx(]
If you hit studs with your screws, this is a non-issue. Drywall behind the cabinets is all you need...just make sure you hit studs when fastening them.
I think thats what the Law bees talkin bout. Don
quote:Originally posted by FrancF
quote:Is it acceptable to put the tile down wall to wall
I hope you have plywood backing for the cabinets on the walls. I have been haveing a problem with that lately for my handrail installs.
Sheet rock and air. [xx(]
If you hit studs with your screws, this is a non-issue. Drywall behind the cabinets is all you need...just make sure you hit studs when fastening them.
Only problem with curved stair cases and framers studs are not always
at the nose line. Its a catch 22 for us, we have to guess were stuff is going. Beacuse of changes we tell the builder/contractor we require 3/4" backing at least 40" off the nose for a stair case.
We can fudge but we hate that.
Sounds like it's a no-brainer but there are a lot of tile installers who do not pay any attention to this one little measurement as they're mudding the floor and setting down the tiles. Some tiles are thicker than others and this should be measured as well.
quote:Originally posted by ECC
quote:Originally posted by FrancF
quote:Is it acceptable to put the tile down wall to wall
I hope you have plywood backing for the cabinets on the walls. I have been haveing a problem with that lately for my handrail installs.
Sheet rock and air. [xx(]
If you hit studs with your screws, this is a non-issue. Drywall behind the cabinets is all you need...just make sure you hit studs when fastening them.
Only problem with curved stair cases and framers studs are not always
at the nose line. Its a catch 22 for us, we have to guess were stuff is going. Beacuse of changes we tell the builder/contractor we require 3/4" backing at least 40" off the nose for a stair case.
We can fudge but we hate that.
I was referring to the cabinets more than your application. I can see the need for solid backer in your application.[:)]
be very sure that your dishwasher - assuming you have one - will actually slide in/out under the lip of the counter with the adjustable feet fully retracted BEFOREHAND.
. Some tiles are thicker than others and this should be measured as well.
I was going to mention the same thing.
I have done countless kitchens for fire and water damaged homes for insurance companies and the tile dishwasher thing is what definatly needs to be watched for. No problem if the tile runs all the way to the wall under the cabinets, but needs to be watched very closely if a dishwasher is to be installed.
I have seen a few kitchens that the owners tiled with the dishwasher in place and could not retract the feet far enough to remove the dishwasher.