One of our recent remodel scenarios involves our local bagel shop. The existing VCT floor was cracking. It had been down for a few years and was installed over plywood. We had intended on removing the existing VCT and installing an additional layer of luan to give the substrate more support and a smoother finish for installation. However, when all the various factors came into consideration we realized several things.
1)Â Â Â Â Â If we raised the heights of the floor, we would not have enough clearance for a large heavy walk in refrigerator door.
2)Â Â Â Â Â Raising it would also cause the bagel racks to have to go over a ramp or bump. Not ideal.
3)Â Â Â Â Â Under counter fridge would not be able to be removed if we raised the level of the floor.
The existing flooring was removed, the sub floor was prepared using a