Why don't you put flooring under kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>Sometimes, it’s best to avoid putting flooring under cabinets or installing the cabinets first. Installing cabinets on top of the flooring can void the flooring warranty. This can be a costly problem, especially if accidental flooring damage occurs during installation. Also, it’s not a good idea to install cabinets over floating floors, such as laminate, that need room to expand and contract. Finally, avoiding installing flooring under kitchen cabinets is a more budget-friendly option as you will use fewer materials.</p></div>

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Q: What are the costs associated with carpet installation?

• <div><p>Carpet installation costs include carpet type (material, weave), room size, subfloor preparation, and labor costs. Getting multiple quotes provides a clearer picture of expected expenses.</p></div>

Q: Can you put a new tile floor over an old tile floor?

• <div><p>Yes. You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-tile-over-tile.htm">tile over tile</a> if the old tile is in good shape, but this will also create a thicker floor. As a result, you may have to remove and readjust baseboards and other room trimmings and potentially even raise door heights to work with the higher floors. In most projects, it&rsquo;s best to remove the old tile before installing a new tile floor. </p></div>

Q: Do you put anything under carpet tiles?

• <div><p>In most cases, you don&rsquo;t need to put anything under carpet tiles&mdash;unlike regular carpet, which often has a layer of carpet padding beneath it. Carpet tiles attach directly to the floor (as long as it&rsquo;s a firm surface like plywood, concrete, or tile) with peel-and-stick adhesive, double-sided carpet tape, or carpet glue.</p></div>

Q: Can you put stair treads over carpet?

• <div><p>Yes. Many manufacturers make stair treads that you can install over carpeted stairs without needing to do any cutting or drilling. Stair treads can also be installed on wood, marble, and other stair surface materials. Just be sure to double-check the information for the specific product you&rsquo;re buying to ensure its adhesive or installation process will work with the type of stairs you have.</p></div>

Q: Why don't you put flooring under kitchen cabinets?

• <div><p>Sometimes, it&rsquo;s best to avoid putting flooring under cabinets or installing the cabinets first. Installing cabinets on top of the flooring can void the flooring warranty. This can be a costly problem, especially if accidental flooring damage occurs during installation. Also, it&rsquo;s not a good idea to install cabinets over floating floors, such as laminate, that need room to expand and contract. Finally, avoiding installing flooring under kitchen cabinets is a more budget-friendly option as you will use fewer materials.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
DO NOT USE THIS Company!!!!!! They do did back their product or warranty!!!! Tried to load photos of poor work that they ?fixed? but it failed to load them After 5 months told them that spots on floor would not come clean after cleaning floor So the came back out to fix spots & now...
LYNX Concrete Coatings
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Reviewed in August 2024
We would not hesitate to hire M&B for another project at our home! They were extremely professional and we love our new bathroom. Matt and Josh did an excellent job communicating about the project. They finished the job in an appropriate timeframe while still paying attention to all the...
Modern Integrity Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in March 2024
Our garage was transformed with the black marble flake! The quality finished look was beyond our expectation. Adam and his Lynx floor coating crew were professional, experienced and friendly. I love everything about this experience.
LYNX Concrete Coatings
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Reviewed in August 2023
We hired Greg to do our master bath remodel in 2018 . We were so impressed by his work that we hired him to do several other projects. Greg has installed new flooring, trim, and doors, and also a composite deck for us. Heâ s done a great job with everything! Highly recommend!
D&G Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2022
They did a great follow up when the floor was finished
Floor Coverings International Greater Toledo
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Reviewed in January 2022
We had a rather large interior painting project, but he did a very good job. Communication was excellent, and overall I was pleased with the job. There were only a few drops of paint on walls, floor, etc. that he missed cleaning up, but I would expect this. The lines between the ceiling/walls...
All American Home Services
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Reviewed in January 2021
Elvis came out on time and told me that the whole floor would need to be replaced, and that was outside of my budget. I just wanted a couple of sections to be replaced.
Ferral Corporation
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Reviewed in November 2020
Mel and James are extremely good at what they do! They laid a new floor in my kitchen, replaced my fold up attic stairs, repaired attic windows and replaced all electrical switches and receptacles. Also installed a new ceiling fan. Will definitely hire them again!
Jr's Handy Home Services
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Reviewed in May 2018
They were super nice and very helpful. They answered all of our questions. They put in all new windows on our second floor. We're having them come back to do some work on our doors.
Super Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2016
What a great team! We were working around a garage floor painting and a basement carpet install which meant two different contractors. Mike made sure to get our project done so the other two contractors would be kept on schedule. This meant the Toth team had to work later at night ar their other...
Mike Toth Painting
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