Do I tile before installing cabinetry in laundry renovation?

[Donna14]

Hi, I am renovating the Laundry, we have done the floor tiling and about to install the cabinets.

Do I do the tiling around the skirting before the cabinets installed or after?

Please advise.

Thanks

[JacobZ]

Hi @Donna14,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

It depends on the circumstances, but as a general rule, it would be simpler to install the skirting tiles after the cabinets are in place. This is because you can guarantee that the cabinets are flush against the wall.

In saying this, some cabinets will have a small cut out at the back edge that allows them to sit over the skirting tiles. If your cabinets have this, and it is a suitable height to sit over the skirting tiles, then you could do the tiling first without any issues.

If you can tile first, it would likely be a little bit easier because you would have more space to work with, but if not, it won't make a huge difference to the look.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[Donna14]

Hi Jacob,

Thanks for replying, I purchased the Kaboodle cabinets from you guys.

[JacobZ]

Hi @Donna14,

The Kaboodle base cabinet kits come with Adjustable Cabinet Legs, which can adjust between 110-160mm in height. Depending on the height of the tiles, it would allow the cabinet structure to fly over the skirting tiles.

Either finish can look good, but the tools needed to achieve that finish will be different. You would need to weigh up what you think will look cleaner. 

If you install the tiles first, you will need to trim the kickboards to accommodate the tiles. If you install the cabinets and kickboards first, you will need to cut the skirting tile to fit against the cabinets.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[CloudyHaze]

On another side question, we are redoing  our whole floor. Do you completely tile the whole floor area including under cabinets or only walking area and just under kickboards?

[EricL]

Hello @CloudyHaze 

I recommend tiling the whole floor, in this manner you won't have to worry about adding extra panels to meet cabinet height requirements. Since you have a level floor the cabinets will be easier to level.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric