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General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Bill Heffernan on June 09, 2026, 02:16:40 PM
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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
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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.
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Thanks Carl. I started trying to use a hammer drill to remove the tile, but gave up as it was going incredibly slow. I've had far more success cutting out each piece and taking the sub-floor out along with the piece. Perhaps I go back to using the hammer drill to chisel out the tile around the cabinets and patch where I damage the sub-floor. I've looked around for a molding that I could use, but I haven't found anything so far. I'm not in a position to be able to custom mill a piece. Thanks!
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The air chisel was just sharp vibration on the end of a chisel. It would crack the tile in a more or less straight line. Wear gloves as the chards will cut you.
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Thanks again Carl. Finally got the floor finished. We store it over an hour away from us, so I was only working on it 2-3 days a week. As you know, it was a big job, but we're very happy with the results.
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Looks good Bill!
Sometimes jobs like that are best split up, especially the older I get. I think you will find it cleans up easier then the tile did.
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Good looking floor Bill!. We just finished doing our coach, not that easy
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Carl, you are correct about splitting it up. I still stay pretty good shape running and biking, but after a day working on this project - up and down on the knees - my legs were toast. :)