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re-tiling kitchen floor

Started by midtowncombo
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 15
Member since: Feb 2012
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We are interested in re-tiling the kitchen floor in our 1 BR (6' x 11.5'). The tile goes underneath the cabinets, which have granite countertops that want to keep. How much would a job like this cost? And would we have to remove all the cabinets/countertops and re-tile the entire kitchen floor, or just re-tile up to the cabinets? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Response by lovetocook
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 171
Member since: Sep 2010

You can tile up to the cabinets. Don't know what the costs are.

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Response by alanhart
almost 13 years ago
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Member since: Feb 2007

If you tile up to the cabinets, you probably won't be able to slide the dishwasher out for repair/replacement.

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Response by sohoman
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 76
Member since: Mar 2013

You can remove current tiles and replace or just tile over current tiles. Can't help on cost.

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Response by CAPITALcraft
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 98
Member since: Mar 2010

Remove appliances first from kitchen (refrigerator and D/W) and then demo existing up to cabinets and install new. You will need a new entry saddle as well. Who is supplying tiles/saddle? What type of tile? Occupied or vacant? All these Q's effect pricing. stephen@capitalcraftsmen.com

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Response by alanhart
almost 13 years ago
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Member since: Feb 2007

Agreed. And popping old tile off is extremely easy. Disposal is more the issue.

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Response by midtowncombo
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 15
Member since: Feb 2012

Sounds like we don't have to remove the existing cabinets, which is great to hear.

CapitalCraft, if we purchase the tiles/saddle, what do you think would be a reasonable price for removal of old tile and installation of new tile (so this would be about 40-50 sqft)? We could leave while the work was going on.

Thanks a lot-

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Response by hofo
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 453
Member since: Sep 2008

Can't you also retile on top of your existing tiles, assuming the tiles are in decent shape?

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