hardibacker under cabinet overhang

LuLu · 08-05-2009, 12:41 PM

Hello, I am installing, well at least attempting to install a ceramic tile floor in my kitchen, I am putting hardibacker over the subflooring but I have a problem, The kitchen cabinets overhang the floor about 4 inches and I don't know how to put any screws under the overhang. I thought of putting the screws in on an angle but it is hard enough to sink the screws flush. Any ideas?

toolbelt Tina · 08-05-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LuLu

Hello, I am installing, well at least attempting to install a ceramic tile floor in my kitchen, I am putting hardibacker over the subflooring but I have a problem, The kitchen cabinets overhang the floor about 4 inches and I don't know how to put any screws under the overhang. I thought of putting the screws in on an angle but it is hard enough to sink the screws flush. Any ideas?

i don't know the height of this attachment but...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91767

or try a nail gun under the toe kick. The angle of the gun should fit under the over hang

good luck

JazMan · 08-06-2009, 01:31 AM

So what's the problem? You nail or screw the board right to the edge of the toe-kick. Open the doors so you can get a bit closer. Don't forget the thin set mortar under the Hardie.

Jaz

Bud Cline · 08-06-2009, 05:58 PM

Be sure all of your Hardi panels are of a sufficient size so that you don't have to put a fastener under a toe-kick. Do as Jaz suggested. Use modified thinset and you'll be fine.

toolbelt Tina · 08-07-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud Cline

Be sure all of your Hardi panels are of a sufficient size so that you don't have to put a fastener under a toe-kick. Do as Jaz suggested. Use modified thinset and you'll be fine.

Follow the advice of Bud and Jaz. They are gods in my book!