Can Shaw Laminate Be Installed Under Cabinets

I m getting ready to install laminate tile in the kitchen.

Can shaw laminate be installed under cabinets.

A laminate will not be able to float under a cabinet. Hardwood or tile can go under the cabinets because they will outlast the cabinets in most cases. 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. 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.

Well the answer isn t cut and dry. I ve read warnings against installing tile under cabinets because it prevents the floating floor from expanding. We reside in fl where. Installing laminate flooring under cabinets is a very common question for homeowners.

Is it ok to install laminate flooring first then set kitchen cabinets on top of the laminate. August 29 2005 the comments below were added after this forum discussion was archived as a knowledge base article add your comment. Install the cabinets and then use a finishing molding around the edges to. We often get asked if vinyl flooring can be installed under cabinets.

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. I like the idea of the flooring running under the cabinets as long as it doesn t harm the laminate floor. If you re installing cabinets or a vanity that is fixed to the flooring you will install these first. When installing laminate flooring in kitchens and bathrooms you cannot place cabinets or any hardware that is meant to be bolted.

Vinyl wood laminate other cheap crap just run them up to the cabinets and put the kickplate on like others have suggested. 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. I always like the cabinets installed on the floor for a. The two most common installation types of vinyl plank flooring is click lock or glue down installation.