04/11/2026
New kitchen. New floor. But which one comes first?
It’s easy to assume the flooring should go down before the cabinets. With floating floors, though, the installation sequence can make a big difference.
Floating floors need room to expand and contract. Heavy fixed cabinets can restrict that movement and potentially lead to buckling, lifted boards, or stressed joints.
The right approach depends on the flooring system and the manufacturer’s installation requirements.
Planning a kitchen remodel? Make sure the flooring and cabinetry are part of the same conversation from the start.
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