Flooring Tile - laying tile in the kitchen

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foote
05-26-02, 09:49 AM
If I lay ceramic tile underneath the kitchen cabinets, what do I do if one breaks? How do I remove it?

diemeto
05-28-02, 06:30 AM
if you lay them right - the tile should never break :p . Not sure I follow you question 100%. Are you concerned one that is partially under the cab with break? if so see my first point:D
kliot
05-31-02, 09:39 AM
A tile breaking has more to do with what's dropped on it than how it's layed :-) If you install the cabinets on top of the tile and one breaks you're $%^%*&(. I suggest installing the cabinets on top of the underlayment and laying the tile up to the cabinest.

diemeto
05-31-02, 10:10 AM
I disagree with Kilot but hey we are all entitled to our opinion, if installed right dropping things on tile will not cause them to break - the tiles that is. Most pros say go under the cabs
twelvepole
05-31-02, 03:46 PM
Most frequently tiles break due to movement in subfloor. Installing tiles on concrete underlayment tends to protect against movement. Movement under tiles can result in grout failure as well as broken tiles. Tiles under cabinets will be protected by the cabinets.
kliot
05-31-02, 04:19 PM
Hey diemento, can I bring my cast iron skillet over to your house so you can prove me wrong... :-)
55Redneck
06-02-02, 08:28 PM
Old tile setters joke here.

What does a man and a ceramic tile floor have in common?


Lay it right the first time and you can walk on it forever. :D:D