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Should Cabinets Be Installed Before Tile Flooring?

Yes
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No
53%
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Question: Should Cabinets Be Installed Before Tile Flooring?
Top Answer (53% of 49 votes): No.

Answer: No
Explanation: You really want the tiling to run under the cab. Things may get messy otherwise.
UNI Development Projects Llc
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: if your talking about cabinets on then yes you would want the tile to go under the cabinets to protect your base flooring but if your talking about above the floor i would wait till the cabinets are installed so theres no damage to any flooring it helps prevent anything from breaking
thorns construction services llc
Answer: No
Explanation: Common practice is to install tile flooring before cabinetry for future convenience. It is however at the discretion of customer. This could be based on cost or any number of factors. Consider all the possibilities before deciding.
RJK Cabinet Installation Professionals
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: This is a per client preference the majority of the time we install the cabinets after the tile flooring goes in, but there are many cases where the cabinets have already been installed with no flooring and we will come in take the old cabinets out and fit them into the openings where there was no tile to fill the space so the homeowner doesn't have to spend money to try to redo the tile.
Milestone Custom Cabinetry
Answer: No
Explanation: I thinks it better to tile the complete area.That way if you change anything the flooring is there.
Jackson's Paints & Interiors
Answer: No
Explanation: We can handle either project approach.
Home Depot Installation Services - Tucson
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: it is the best way because of replacement.
TAC Tile
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: thats up to the homeowner
Bayway Ceramic Tile, Inc.
Answer: No
Explanation: BEST first the tile and them the cabinet in new and leveled floor
AMG Flooring & Paint, Inc.
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: The cabinets should be installed prior to installing the tile floor to allow for easier leveling and so the cabinets can be toe-nailed to the floor for fine tuning the level and straightness of the overall installation. This will also save some material cost of the tile.
Tramco Kitchen and Bath
Answer: No
Explanation: It is easier to install cabinets first for mechanical reasons.
Howell Builder and Remodelers
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes, so the tile can be laid around the cabinets, instead of the cabinets going on top of it.
Bacallao Flooring
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Answer: No
Explanation: We always install the flooring before cabinets for 2 reasons. First this allows cabinet to be changed at a later date without having to redo the floor and secondly it eliminates the need to install shoe molding around the cabinets to hide the gaps.
Construct Boss
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: depends, I like to install cabinets first. Some like to place cabinets on top of tile.
Misija construction
Answer: No
Explanation: While cabinets can be installed before tile flooring, the preferred method is to install the cabinets securely to the floor and tile up to them.
iDesign Interiors, LLC
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Answer: No
Explanation: It's always best (when possible) to install your flooring before your cabinets one reason being so you have no issues when installing a new dishwasher.
CABINET CREATIONS PLUS
Answer: Yes
Explanation: If you are replacing old cabinets or installing in new construction. The reasoning for this is simple ,future replacement might not be same in design or shape and might leave bare sub flooring exposed
G&J Carpentery Services
Answer: No
Explanation: Flooring should always be put down before cabinets and accessories are installed please
ARTIZTEK TILE DESIGNS
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: Tile can crack over time, it's easy enough to tile around cabinets and saves on the sq ft. if its hardwood then that goes under cabs.
Pinchot Home Improvement LLC
Answer: No
Explanation: Tile is a permanent install and should cover entire floor when permitted.
SERVICE MAX INTERNATIONAL, INC
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: That's optional depends on the current situation it can happen both ways
Barefoot Kitchen & Bath Inc.
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: You can install the cabinets before or after the tile floor.
Four All Seasons Construction
Answer: No
Explanation: Well if you decide years down the road to change your cabinet design or layout, you may not be able to locate your excact tile
GetGreatFlooring.com
Answer: No
Explanation: It doesn't matter
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