inkseep1 t1_jb3njfj wrote
There seems to be 2 schools of thought on that. Either tile under the base cabinets or tile around cabinets. I prefer tile under cabinets. If you ever replace them with new cabinets then you have the tile in place and there will not be a risk of a gap that has to be filled in. Some say tile under the appliances like the dishwasher but around the cabinet bases. If you do that then the dishwasher sets higher than the cabinets so there might not be room under the countertop. If you don't tile under the cabinets or dishwasher then the dishwasher sets down in a little well so it might be harder to get it back out from under the countertop since there will be a lip there. It might depend on your dishwasher height.
iDoWhatIWant-mostly t1_jb4kj6v wrote
Our flooring contractor didn't tile under our dishwasher. The first time it leaked, the water soaked into the drywall behind it and did a lot more damage.
After I fixed the dishwasher, I used the tile remnants they left behind to tile under it. Worth it for the peace of mind.
cincymatt t1_jb4z6dr wrote
We generally don’t go under dishwashers. You have to deal with electrical lines and often isn’t enough headroom to raise the floor another 1/4”.
evoltap t1_jb5qgu6 wrote
If the cabinets are installed on top of the tile, there is no issue getting the dishwasher in. Dishwashers are all made to fit perfectly under a 34/5" cabinet, and have room for leveling.
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