How far should tile come from cabinets?

02-14-2013, 11:36 PM	#1
hyunelan2 Jack of all - master none     Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 1,045	How far should tile come from cabinets? In my basement remodel, I'll have a 6' wide section of cabinets against the wall in one corner. There will be a sink installed. How far should the carpet stand-off from this area? I.e. how far should the tile come out from the cabinets? Is there a standard?

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02-15-2013, 06:52 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,263	How far should tile come from cabinets? Typical spill protection area is 3 to 4 feet----I suggest that you lay out the area with some blue tape and see how the width looks in the area that you have--- Consider using an aluminum tile edging to protect the tile edge from damage-- Google 'schluter tile edging'--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--