kitchen tiles

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Hi,

I\\\'m about to lay kitchen tiles. Should I firstly install my kitchen units then the tiles up to where the units start - or lay them slightly under the units - so that any spillages don\\\'t run under the units?? (The tiles are quite bumpy cobble stone effect).
 
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I assume you are talking wall tiles.
I would fit the kitchen, except for the work top, then tile, then fit worktop.
 
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Diyisfun said:
I assume you are talking wall tiles.
I would fit the kitchen, except for the work top, then tile, then fit worktop.

I would assume he meant floor tiles as he is going to LAY them.


Is it not usual to fit worktops and then tile down to them, this will help to hide any out of square corners
 
yup, install kitchen cabinets first. Then when you start tiling, depending on the thickness of your tiles. You could unscrew the leg and push tile under the leg.

Or if you cant unscrew high enough, then notch the tile around the leg. Plinth will cover the rest and the plastic strip will protect against spilliages seeping through etc.
 
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lay them first so they finish under the units

I agree, you might use more tiles but its a lot easier, there is no need to finish right up to the wall though.
 
i done mine a few months ago and went straight to the wall but i had the tiles, and a problem with ants, about this time of year there would be hundreds there doesnt seem to be as many. Another thing we werent sure what kitchen to get so now ive got the option whether to have kick boards or have free standing units.
 
Thanks for all the advice. My main concern was - would the fridge and units be wobbly if I tiled straight under as the tiles arnt exactly flat. But if you don't think it's a problem then I'll go with your advice.

Cheers
 

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