When I bought my condo in 1992 I put the cheapest vinyl floor tiles from Home Depot in the kitchen and the two bathrooms, including every drawer. It is now 29 years later they are still in place.

My dad was doing that in our house back in the 70's. it really helped.

Would love to see your top 5-10 rental hacks like this. This was a great idea!

I did this several years ago under my sinks and shelves. They had press and peel tile at Dollar Tree...3 tiles for $1.00 or a box of 27 for $9.00. I bought 4 boxes. They are still in perfect condition under there. Plus it makes it easier to clean and you don't have to worry about spills because they are easy to clean up.

I did this last year and used a pretty marble print tile at Home Depot, still loving it!!

I did this many years ago under my then kitchen cabinet. It worked pretty good. Word of warning: moisture/gunk can get between the tiles so it is a good idea to silicone in between the tiles as you lay them as well, otherwise, this is a really good fix for under kitchen sink cabinets and it will last for years if done right. Also, this is a cheep fix - less than $10. 💖

@TropicalCoils

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@sleeknub

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I came to the comments to say the same thing. This can actually make the problem worse if water gets into the seams and then can’t dry out.

@jamescc2010

2 жыл бұрын

Water can also run thru those gaps too. I would also get water alarm sensors. I prefer to get a big piece of water proof sheet instead of small tiles.

@jayels3036

Жыл бұрын

Why not just grout it

This is a good idea. I'm a renter and I still do this in anything I rent. I learnt this years ago when I was in maintenance and it has saved me from getting any of my stuff ruined and saved the landlord money too.

@janetwalters7340

3 жыл бұрын

@@egads2 Yeah I know. But I used to be on that side too. lol

When I renovated my home, I had the cabinet maker glue formica to the plywood that would form the base of my cabinet before the cabinet was assembled. I have done this several times. It has all worked out well each time.

I think this is a great idea and will be doing thin my own home. The tile will make it much easier to wipe up various rings left by products stored in the cabinet.

I am a renter myself and this is something I did in the cabinets in my place many years ago (been in the same house for 18 years so far). Initially I did this for an entirely different reason than for avoiding water damage from leaks. I have always had cats and they almost always have loved sleeping inside my bathroom vanity (which is always empty aside from the cats themselves). I wanted a way to be able to clean the inside of the cabinet without having to worry about the cheap liner or the particleboard of the cabinet becoming damaged over time. So I put in these vinyl tiles and it's been so easy to keep the insides of the cabinets clean and undamaged. I "splurged" on some clearance wood-like vinyl that closely matched the interior look of the existing cabinets and paid about 60 cents per tile when I did it. My bathroom vanity had some cosmetic damage on the inside walls from previous renters so in that cabinet I did the walls and the base. In the kitchen I just did the base because the walls were fine and the vinyl matched well enough that it didn't look out of place. My cats never go into the kitchen cabinets, but I wanted them to all have the same type of finish so that they were consistent. The house I rent definitely suffers from the "landlord special" for most of the repairs that were ever done to it. My landlord likes to "save money" by hiring the cheapest people to do the job and he definitely gets what he pays for. Most repairs he hires someone for look worse when they're done than before they were started. Whenever I can I've been doing smaller/easier projects like this one so that i know it will be good quality work and that when I'm done everything will match and actually look nice. As a bonus, my landlord pays me back for the repairs in the form of free or reduced rent until the amount I've spent on repairs is paid off. So it definitely benefits both of us for me to tackle little projects like this. And it's fun to see how much this place has improved over the years by just doing one little project at a time. And bonus #2 is that they've never raised my rent, so the extra value I'm adding to the place by slowly improving it isn't hurting me in the long run.

Great idea , after my last leak and no one brought it to my attention I installed pedestal sinks in all rentals

I love this strategy. Besides helping protect from any potential leak, it's also a surface that's easy to clean. I'm definitely going to incorporate this idea in my house.

Great idea! I did the same with floor tiles several years ago after I replaced the bottom in the cabinet. Now I have a full width pull out drawer that will catch and contain any water. Great tips as always!

I'm a renter. Usually I go in and paint the inside of the cabinet, but this idea is so much better. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the video! I’ve been doing this in all our rentals for about 15 years. I use sheet vinyl it’s so easy you can cut it with a rotary cutter & mat ! It’s amazing what kind of leaks and yucky stuff get on cabinets & shelves! Lots of great ideas ! I also put all this in our Son & DIL rental houses!

Did this years ago and it still looks great! All cabinets in my house have this in the bottoms. Just wipe clean! Highly recommend this.

Man thank you for posting these videos..unlike other instructional videos where no matter how many time your watch it...the outcome isn't like the video. Detailed and throughout explanation....Keep more videos coming, it help us save $$$

Absolutely awesome idea. I’ve got a box of left over tile from another project - I just figured out what I’m going to do with it all!!!

Great instructions! I recently had a leak from the sprayer hose and had no idea until it flooded! I will definitely do this simple maintenance task. Thank you very much for the awesome video!

I've been doing this for years under the kitchen / bathroom sinks as well as cabinet drawers and kitchen cabinets. much better then peel & stick liners! Even on my bedroom closet shelves.

I 've done the same as well. I'll also drill a hole behind the front stile so water will leak onto the floor to be detected. Great tip!

I’d actually use those extra pieces on the sides and back as a backsplash and then run a bead.

@RXSVN_2

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking when I left my other comment talking about concerns of whether the bottom of the cabinet is level to begin with and if it was already warped or bent in from previous heavy items or previous leak being placed on it. Because in cases like that the water will run to the center and then straight to the back of the cabinet. Both of these methods are dependent on people not putting heavy items in the cabinet that can cause it to buckle or Warp. Seems to be very common occurrence with particle board....Which is found in many rentals. I don't understand why someone doesn't put supports under the Shelf as they're installing these cabinets so that a collapse and warping cannot occur.

@ronaldshank7589

3 жыл бұрын

@@RXSVN_2 I work for an Apartment Rental Company, and I know what you mean. I've seen so many particle board bottoms either heavily damaged or just flat-out ruined by water leakage, that I've truly lost count. The best thing that can be done is turn off the water to the lines, remove the flooring from underneath the sink, replace it with an appropriately cut piece of plywood (Not OSB!), then, after installing that, and using either this gentleman's method, or using a piece of Waterproof Vinyl, secure said Vinyl to the bottom and the sides of the sink. THEN fix the Water Leak, turn the Water Pressure back on SLOWLY, just to make sure that the leaking area is fixed, then keep turning the Water Pressure back up, until it's fully back on. Check for leaks, and if there are none, you're good to go!

@checkthisjunkout

3 жыл бұрын

@@RXSVN_2 me too. I was thinking let’s prevent damage from splashing on the sides and back too.

@tonyh.6868

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on all points. I'd go up the sides and back.

@Chereese0808

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea

Thank you so much I would have never thought about using tile. This was a problem when I rented my last home. Now that I’m a home owner I will be doing this low cost project!!

just replaced the whole cabinet a month ago. what great info. will do this asap. thanks again,Bobby.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, let me know how it turns out.

find the low spot along the front of the cabinet, drill a 1/4" hole near the front of the cabinet floor so that the water comes out on the floor where it's visible, rather than pooling up inside the cabinet. The peel and press tiles would work well, but I've also had success using scraps of loose-lay sheet vinyl, for a $0 upgrade ;)

@cherylmarshall6874

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@floridagirl9064

3 жыл бұрын

Then you have water trapped under the vanity? Or?

@gordonmacqueen8694

3 жыл бұрын

@@floridagirl9064 it comes out on the floor, in front of the toe kick. So you can see it!

@keithusaf1

3 жыл бұрын

I only use loose-lay vinyl. Water can easily seep between the stick-on tiles.

This is a great idea. I have used vinyl floor covering remnants as well, but the peel and stick tiles are definitely the easier choice.

Thanks, I just remodeled my kitchen, the previous cabinet floor was severely water damaged. I will be using this advice.

I just found your KZread channel and had to subscribe. I love this idea and it isn't tacky. It looks great and, best of all, it gives you peace of mind.

I just buy large cake pans. Usually can find a perfect size for a small vanity or double them up for larger cabinets. The pans depth give a buffer to catch any leaks before they can do damage.

THSNK YOU for this tutorial. It is so simple and does not require a lot of tools.

I did this on my condo after buying it 20 years ago. I chose a pretty pattern. Do many people thought I was crazy, but it's been fantastic. Water leaks are bad enough, but spills of whatever is bad too. If something really nasty tips over, you can just remove the tiles and start over. This is a great suggestion.

This is exactly what I need to do. Great idea! Thanks also for the tip at the end as we have the kind that has a hole cut so pipes can come up through that bottom piece. Now I know how to take care of that.

You definitely got my attention. Seen the results of these types of leaks way too many times. Sometimes major damage. And if it's particle board you can forget about it, not only is it damage but if there's anything sitting in the bottom of the cabinet that shelf will collapse, and water damaged particle board attracts roaches. Just a landslide of a complete mess. People also tend to put way too much heavy stuff putting more weight on that bottom shelf than they're supposed to, which usually contribute to bending or a collapse.

@garpikemike1

3 жыл бұрын

Well where else would you suggest I keep my anvils?

@GoogleUser-wx8mw

3 жыл бұрын

@@garpikemike1 🤣

@ljones98391

6 ай бұрын

​@@garpikemike1 😂😅😊

Excellent idea - I’m going to do this with my bathroom and kitchen sinks! Thank you so much. Nice clear instructions - really helpful. X

I love this idea! Thank you for sharing. I'm going to share this with my husband and hopefully we can get this done in the kitchen and bathrooms

I did this 8-9 years ago in my bathroom vanity cupboards and kitchen sink cupboard. Still looks good!

My husband did this in my daughter's kitchen. Worked very well.

@andriyshapovalov8886

3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean you had a leak since it was done?

@deborahbarber1510

3 жыл бұрын

@@andriyshapovalov8886 Yes. A small one. Quick clean up after the leak was fixed.

I replaced my base and painted the whole thing with "Flex Seal" worked great

@theredrover3217

3 жыл бұрын

LOL I was just thinking that viewing this reminder of tenant neglect. (And dismay when discovered.) Then cover with the sheet products to prevent they just rip holes in that. 😆

Smart in every way! Be safe out there, given the variants floating about.Want to see you smiling for many years to come.

Great idea! Easy and inexpensive. I plan on doing the same to both my bathrooms. Thank you sharing.😊

Great idea! This would also protect from all the items we store under our sinks.

I like to use Formica and contact cement it down. Add a bead if caulk on the edge to finish. Not seams to catch grime. I also like to have a dish pan in each cabinet. They are great for storing liquid cleaning supplies to prevent leaks, and they fit under a p-trap to catch water while you are repairing/cleaning it out.

I really like this idea. Wish someone would have done that to the sink cabinets in my 41 year old trailer. Now I don't have just cabinet rot but also subfloor rot.

Great video! I removed the original rotten cabinet bottom & made a new one out of luan & cut it to the dimentions of the original & glued a leftover piece of vinyl flooring to protect the new cabinet "floor" from leaks/water damage. It has held up to the ravages of several different leaks for ten years:)

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

Well done Scott! Thank you for the brilliant idea 👍👏👏👏

I just did this under my kitchen sink. Simple and great idea.

Great idea for any place old or new. I'm keeping this in mind, for the future. Thanks.

we also use these tiles to line non-plumbing cabinets and also drawers...makes cleaning much easier

Worth the work for prevention and damaged cabinet bottom. I will apply in my home. Thanks

Renovating my kitchen with new cabinets. Doing this!!

I just got done doing this today after replacing all the kitchen cabinets in our double wide manufactured home. It was an involved process because all the plumbing comes up through the floor (except for a supply line going through the exterior wall to a hose bib). So it took me a while to patch up the hole in the floor of the cabinet and putting vinyl tile on the floor of the cabinet covers that patch and makes everything look good... I mean great 😉!

If the cupboard under my sink looked like this I would be so happy. On my todo list . Stay safe stay well x

Good info, landlord of 20 years and never thought to use the sticky tiles.

This is a great idea... I'll be doing mine next weekend!!

I think it looks great. I am going to do this under my kitchen and bathroom sinks. I don't have water leakage, but I think it will make those areas easier to clean!

I have been doing that in every home I ever had. Works great!

Great video! I had heard of this hack a while back and bought some vinyl wood planks to put under mine (for that rustic look). The only advise I would add for you is, if it were me, I would put the uncut tiles in the front where it's the most visible and put any cut/trimmed pieces in the back. That way you mostly just see the pretty tiles. 😉

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea, thanks for the feedback Sheila 👍

@njsongwriter

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I did. Untrimmed edge on the front but both sides got trimmed because I centered the middle tile.

I did mine like yours ended up nice. Thank you for sharing.

Excellent idea! I will do this under every sink.

Great idea! My professional remodeler brother said when using silicone type caulking, spray the bead with a NON-AMMONIA based glass cleaner and you'll be amazed how well it finishes running your finger along the bead.

Thanks for the great idea. I couldn't think of that before. Initially, I planned to paint the floor.

Great idea. i also put allure between outside and storm windows in mobile homes.

It’s now on my todo list!

I love your idea, gonna plan on doing it for my kitchen cabinet.

I think it's a great idea...especially since I'm in the middle of replacing the bathroom vanity..thank you.

Great Idea! I had new sheet vinyl installed and I put leftover sheet vinyl in the bottom of the sink cabinet

Thanks a bunch as my grand kids cause water to drain into the cabinet and cause a moldy mess. I have been trying to decide how to seal the floor and this is just the ticket.

Great idea will have to do this in my bathroom and kitchen. Thanks 😊

Great hack! Thanks, I'll be using this one!

Great idea!! I'm going to do this in my house. Thank you.

Such a helpful video, Thanks for posting, wish I would have seen this sooner!

Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing!

You always come up with good tips.

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

Good idea! Thanks for sharing.

I'm going to do this. Thank you!

Great suggestion. Wish I had seen it about 6 months ago, then I would have had to replace the small cabinet in my mudroom last month.

I coated the bottoms with waterproofing RedGard, it looks bright red and it works great!

I actually really like this. I think i'm going to do it in all the sinks we have.

I did this several years ago after a leak nearly destroyed my cabinet base. Great use of leftover tile.

A great use for my extra tile. Thanks for sharing.

I lined mine with a scrap piece of vinyl flooring... No seams. Sometimes pieces are available at reasonable cost. Also, it's removable. Great vid. Thank you.

Great idea! Thank you.

I’m going to do this in our home. Thanks for the great idea. The caulk really makes it.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with the project!

Great solution I would like to try this!!

I've done this (will add caulking). Regardless of which tile you use, they all have a style or look or colour that is nice.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

typically use the left over linoleum from the bathroom or kitchen to put in the cabinets and then silicon the edges.

Very clever! I'm going to do this under my kitchen sink!

Looks great I have to try it thanks

Great idea. I will be doing this.

Very smart. Thank you for this!!

this is great, not tacky at all [except bottom of tile one hopes]. gonna use idea in other cabs too. TU!!!

I'll be doing this, great idea.

Will try this on our rental especially the kitchen sink cabinet

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have slowly been retrofitting all of my rentals. For the price it is a no brainer.

Love this! Thank you

Love this idea!

that looks GREAT!

OMG!!! Such a good idea!!..It cost us soo much money to repair our kitchen sink cabinets, black mold and all the rest, and to think 4 bucks could have saved us!!!..I would bring it up the sides and back too!

Really great idea.

Awesome! Will do that!