On Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:57:36 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:15:09 -0600, Gordon Shumway
wrote:

Thank all of you for your replies.

It seems unanimous that to do the job properly I need to remove the
base cabinets. That makes sense and that's what I'll do.

With that said I may combine the later project (new cabinets) with
this project. Will there never be an end to this madness? :-(

G.S.
If you plan to do the cabinets in the next 3-5 years, do them now -
and I'd think twice about using vinyl tile. How big is the kitchen? If
one dimension is 12 feet or less (from cabinet base to wall) I'd go
with ssolid sheet vinyl - and NO seams in the traffic area.
Did my kitchen16 years ago (man how time flies) with edge glued only,
full floating solid vinyl over fresh 3/8" underlay. Mine has one
seam, but i can't find it even today.

I've never had luck with tile floors - particularly in kitchens and
baths.


Vinyl is the best floor covering for a kitchen. It cleans up easily,
wears well, very water resistant, installs easily, comes in endless
colors and patterns. Seams/tiles can be trouble.