I am installing base cabinets in my basement. The flooring will be a floating laminate, so I can't set the cabinets directly on the flooring. There was a similar question How do I install cabinets on a floating hardwood floor?, but it didn't answer how so install the cabinets on the concrete.
From what I've seen so far, it seems like there should be some sort of shim/spacer system, but I haven't really seen in more detail what this would be. Would I use something like 5/4 PT boards and create a box and set the cabinets on this?
Best Answer
Its depends on your cabinets ultimately. Do they have an attached or built in toekick?
If not, you can build a continuous toekick frame out of PT, or plywood (treated or marine grade ideally).
Another option is to use Euro-style adjustable feet under each cabinet. With these, you actually could install the cabinets on top of your floating floor. Just screw the cabinets to the wall, and the floor can expand and contract under the feet without any obstruction.
This is how I did my recent kitchen renovation in my last house, and never had any issues with the floating bamboo floor through all of the seasons.