Floor Replacement Questions

[Bill Heffernan]

I am deep into removing our existing tile floor and will be replacing it with LVP. My respect goes out to others who have already completed a floor replacement, the demo of the existing tile floor is a bear. For anyone who has completed this project how did you work around the front console that sits between the driver and co-pilot seats along with the shelf next to co-pilot. The existing tile goes under these cabinets, and my carpentry is not precise enough to be able to cut LVP pieces close enough to the contours. Did you remove these cabinets? Recommendations? Thanks

[Carl Boger]

Bill,

I took most of mine out with a air chisel which would break the tiles out even with or just behind any cabinets or anything else in the way. I used it both horizontally and vertically. The vinyl planks called for a slight gap to allow for expansion, so I milled some floor molding out of walnut and fastened it around the perimeter.  I did loose about 1/2 inch of floor space overall, but have not really noticed that.  Hope this helps you some.