Can Shaw Laminate Be Installed Under Cabinets

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Can shaw laminate be installed under cabinets.

Install the cabinets and then use a finishing molding around the edges to. If you re installing cabinets or a vanity that is fixed to the flooring you will install these first. A laminate will not be able to float under a cabinet. The two most common installation types of vinyl plank flooring is click lock or glue down installation.

Can cabinets be installed directly on a floating floor or should the flooring be cut away. Is it ok to install laminate flooring first then set kitchen cabinets on top of the laminate. I like the idea of the flooring running under the cabinets as long as it doesn t harm the laminate floor. I have installed cabinets on laminate many times with no problem and vinyl plank should not be a problem either i have never in 9 yrs had mine give me any problem.

Plus any time you need to move a heavy appliance like a refrigerator for maintenance or replacement you run the risk of moving or tearing the floor or disrupting the joints along the way. Well the answer isn t cut and dry. We reside in fl where. I ve read warnings against installing tile under cabinets because it prevents the floating floor from expanding.

I m getting ready to install laminate tile in the kitchen. Vinyl wood laminate other cheap crap just run them up to the cabinets and put the kickplate on like others have suggested. The weight of the refrigerator can have a see saw effect on a floating floor causing the far end to rise due to the pressure exerted on the end under the refrigerator. Yes you can it wont be.

We often get asked if vinyl flooring can be installed under cabinets. Installing laminate flooring under cabinets is a very common question for homeowners. August 29 2005 the comments below were added after this forum discussion was archived as a knowledge base article add your comment. Dear bob and betsy i would like to know if we can install laminate flooring before or after installing our new kitchen cabinets counter or should we build kitchen first and then install laminate.