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.

Cutting flooring around cabinets.

Remove the cabinets and screw a plywood filler piece to the subfloor about inch inside the line where it will be under the cabinets. Stacy asks i want to remove my existing flooring but the cabinets are built on top of it. It s easy to click boards together but how you handle transition areas makes the difference between a professional and amateur looking job. I ve looked at your toe kick saw but can t find the proper blade to cut ceramic tile.

After you ve cut the tiles remove any broken off pieces that are still glued to the surface with a chisel and hammer. With safety goggles and gloves on carefully begin cutting the tile around the cabinets using a rotary power tool or toe kick saw. In this home hint we show you what you n. In this video i.

Warning wear a dust mask ear plugs and a safety glasses when cutting tile. Removing underlayment around cabinets to get down to a subfloor isn t an impossible job if you have the right tool. Tilt the top of the rotary blade away from the cabinet base to prevent scratches on the face of the cabinet. Tool for cutting tile under cabinets.

If you do it before and you. 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. The latter works best when working with tiles on the floor.