Kitchen cupboard and tiling...

[Peter]

Hi,

We're shortly to replace our large and rather ancient oil-fired boiler with a gas one, meaning that the large cupboard currently housing the oil burner in the kitchen will become free.

I'd like to remove the whole cupboard, which stands from floor to almost the ceiling, but the sides of the cupboard are set in the ceramic tiled floor. That is, the tiles have been layed on a concrete floor, set in a matt black grout, and have been cut around the edges of the cupboard. The edges of the cupboard are also set in the grout.

From what I've read here on other posts regarding kitchen tiles, I

suspect I have no choice but to remove the tiles around this cupboard in order to remove the cupboard. And to remove the tiles, I need to chisel out the middle of the tile, and work from there, right?

Unless anyone can suggest an alternative? Or at least confirm what I suspect I will have to do?

Cheers...

[ben]

Heh! if the cupboard is going on the tip, then just smash it to bits, I dont think the bottom will be stuck anywhere around the tiles?

[Peter]

Ah, that's just the problem - the cupboard edge descends into neat cut-outs in the tiles and is grouted in; i.e. it looks like the cupboard was put there first, down to the concrete floor, then the tiles were cut and layed around it, and the whole lot grouted.

[ben]

So break the cupboard down as far as its possible to the tiles and chisle the grout away.

I just cant see your/any problem.

[The Natural Philosopher]

Don't worry. Lift it straight out. I doubt its screwed to the substrate anyway.

Make good with grout.

If it is screwed in, you are in shit whatever you do.

Smash it all out and then repair and redecorate as needed.#