One way to avoid cutting the carpet is to sit the cabinet on a simple planed timber subframe Leo. That way if there is any water egress you’re original carcase won’t be compromised - simply trash the first frame and make another! The choice of which size of timber you decide to use - 2" x 2", 3" or 4" – will largely depend on any finished height restrictions you may have.
Alternately, if you think that removing the carpet offers a better solution to your own particular requirements but are unsure as to whether you can cut it to the exact size needed try this solution:
- Cut the carpet to the base units size less ¾".
- Fix 3 no. 1" x 2" battens (2 x width, 1 x length) to the concrete floor tight to the cut carpet.
- Cut and fix 3 no. 4" x ¾" ply plinths (kickers) to the 1" x 2" battens. The 4" measurement is purely arbitrary and should be adjusted accordingly.You may find that 3" x 5/8" better suits your needs for instance, or even 2" x ¾".
The beauty of this method is twofold Leo:
a) It doesn’t matter how ragged or uneven the carpet edges have been cut they’ll always be hidden by the plinth and...
b) once the the plinth strips have been levelled and fixed to the floor battens the base unit won't need to be adjusted in that repect!
Hope this helps
Terry Cousins
Now you can work with the confidence of an expert – without having to put in the years of practice!
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