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04:19AM | 08/11/07

Member Since: 08/10/07
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Replacing vinyl floor question

I just bought a house and want to replace the kitchen floor. Currently, there is a vinyl floor, and I want to put in ceramic tile. The problem I have is that the vinyl is under the cabinets, which I do not want to replace. The cabinets have granite countertops.

What would be my best solution -- tearing up the vinyl around the cabinets, tiling over the vinyl around the cabinets, tear up the vinyl by removing then replacing the cabinets (not sure this is possible).

Thanks.

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02:18AM | 08/12/07

Member Since: 10/28/05
311 lifetime posts

it is not advisable to install ceramic, porcelain, or stone tile over a vinyl flooring system. It should be removed.

you can remove the vinyl and underlayment if it has a underlayment by using a toekick saw to cut it off at the cabinets if you dont want to replace the cabinets. Usually tool rental stopes have them

here is more information on toekick saws:

http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=toe+kick+saw

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