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   Lance_Oliver | Sep 03, 1999 01:36am | #1

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   Matt - Set the vanity first, save your money. Damaged floors can be expensive. Check with the manufactures of both the vanity and vinal. If you don't install the vinal, ask your installer.

   Lance

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   Guest_ | Sep 03, 1999 02:01am | #2

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   I always install the floor first, in a bathroom, before the toilet, pedistal sinks, whatever. It is SO much easier that way. And since I set my own cabinets I don't worry about floor damage-I'm very carefull. I tape rosin paper down to protect the floor til I'm done with the job.

   John

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   Guest_ | Sep 03, 1999 07:12am | #3

   *If tiling or installing hardwood, do the flooring first since it will be a "forever" installation. Change the vanity, it doesn't matter, the floor is still there.For vinyl, I'd put the cabinets in first. Minimizes the chance of damage as previously written, but also makes it easier to pull out the vinyl and throw it in the trash when you decide to upgrade.

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   Guest_ | Sep 04, 1999 07:52pm | #5

   *Thanks for your replies.Originally, I was going to have the vinyl installer in first, as I felt that I would get a better job on the vinyl. I was then going to protect the floor the best possible, and install the cabs, as JRS suggested.Now, though, since the vinyl is not going to be able to be installed for 10 days, to keep on schedule, I'm going to go with the cabs first, so I can get the vanity tops and bath cultured marble surrounds installs going. As Mungo says, the benefit being less chance for damage to the floor covering.Re the use of the "V" word material, that is the material of choice *for this job*. The installed price difference between good grade vinyl and tile is negligible, however, for a more comfortable walking surface that is easiest to keep clean, "V" is the ticket.

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   Guest_ | Sep 04, 1999 07:52pm | #4

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   What are the pros and cons of installing a vinyl floor before or after the bathroom vanity cabinets? It is new construction, 3/4" plywood T&G subfloor, and a 1/4" plywood underlayment will be installed below the Armstrong vinyl floor.

   TIA