Do I install cabinets on concrete slab, or on finished floor?

Question

Kitchen Remodel

Answer 1

I just completed my kitchen and did not finish the floor under the cabinets. #1 the floor will most likely not be level all the way and the cabinets sections need to match up to each other using shims so no wood touches the floor anywhere. #2 is a good idea to shim the cabinets for possible water leak clearance because the wood will soak up the water. I used 1/16" PVC flat stock pieces for this with spotting glue to hold the multiple layers. #3 The floor was done with porcelain tile up to the kick plate. To change the tile the cabinets will not be an issue. Also, oak plywood frame panels were used. Press board will crumble when water soaked and will not last. Good thing I did that, the new dish washer fitting broke the first day at the plastic fitting. Don't forget, the kitchen has water and things happen.
My project turned out beautiful and hope yours does too, Wish you success and good luck.

Answer 2

Concrete Kitchen Cabinets

Answer 3

OK let's start,by stating that you "DO NOT" want to set your cabinets directly on a concrete floor.Next,what you put under the cabinets,will depend on the cost of the material being used for your finished floor.If it is inexpensive,do the entire floor, before installing the cabinets. If however the finished floor will be expensive material,use a cheaper material to cover the floor under the cabinets, just be sure what you use is the same thickness as the finished floor. Standard Base cabinets are 24" front to back,usually with a 3" toe kick (recess) this leaves 21" that can be covered with the inexpensive material.Good luck

Answer 4

Me, I am renovating it myself -- and doing it RIGHT the first time -- which means I am going to put my flooring down first, and then install the cabinets on top of the finished flooring for the BEST results.

Answer 5

It depends on the condition of the walls. If they are not perfectly straight, (most poured walls are not) and you want straight walls then you should use 2x4 studs and build new walls. If they are relatively straight (you can live with them) it is cheaper to use firing strips. Also consider the size of the basement, 2x4s will take up more space. I wouldn't worry too much about insulation value as it is underground. The most important part to insulate is the bond. If you dont know, its the 2x10 that wraps around the house that the floor joists sit on. Good luck

Answer 6

concrete slab. no need to put the expensive flooring under the cabinets- waste of money

Answer 7

depemds if you are doing it to be cheap or if you want it to last...on slab would cost less for floor covering but more in the end from damage to the cabinets, also looks more professional if you do it over the floor.

Answer 8

finished floor is better then silicone all around to seal