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Posted by Willshak on July 18, 2006, 11:42 am
Mark wrote:
> I'm in the process of remodeling the lower level of the house with the
> focus on remodeling the kitchen. I plan to install wood flooring over
> my on grade concrete slab. Most likely an engineered floating floor
> (although I have toyed with a glue down). So my question for the group
> is should I install wall to wall flooring and then set cabinets on top?
> Or cabinets on concrete and run flooring up to the cabinet?
>
> I was going to do the latter, I thought way pay for flooring that
> nobody sees. But I've built a kitchen island (60x30") that is a
> "furniture look" and is cabinets supported by legs at each corner (and
> hidden center leg). Consequently you can see under it somewhat (legs
> are about 2" tall) so the flooring has be run under it. And since I
> haven't decided on a flooring yet I don't know the final thickness. So
> if I put the other cabinets on the concrete I need to compensate in the
> height to match the flooring thickness to get the island and cabinets
> the same height. So I thought heck with it, make them all the same
> height and set them on a finished floor. I've heard of people doing so
> but wanted to get the groups opinion. Any real down sides? Does it
> effect the ability of a floating floor to expand/contract?
> Thanks!
> Mark
It will be a little harder to replace the flooring if it continues under
the cabinets (DAMHIK).
The weight of the cabinets on the floating floor will have an effect on
the expansion/contraction.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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