Upscale wrote:
"B A R R Y" wrote in message
A large vinyl floor would require a long, straight seam that might end
up in an inopportune place. Fitted around cabinetry, the seams are much
easier to hide.

Ok, let's forget the cheap alternatives for a moment. A vinyl floor IMHO, is
relatively cheap in materials, easy to cut and easy to install.

Depends on the material, but I'll move on...

What's the consensus there? Do the whole floor after the cabinets are
removed or just tile up to existing cabinets?

Put the cabinets in first.

The disadvantage to tiling
while the cabinets are in place is that there's a whole lot more fitting and
cutting, alterations in the future might mean that slate is not produced
anymore, but money saved on material costs. Or, take out the cabinets, do
the whole floor, spend more on materials, but have an easier install?

The install isn't that much easier, unless the whole floor accepts whole
tiles wall to wall.

I'll respect your option to do your own home as you like.