How can I safely remove my 90s style TV cabinet without causing damage to the floors and walls?
Asked by Maia Green 
1 month ago
Last Updated: October 15, 2024
Hey, I’m thinking about getting rid of this old 90’s style TV cabinet to make some more space in the room. I’m a little worried about how to do it without causing too much damage to the floors and walls. I’m not too concerned about saving the cabinet itself, so no need to worry about that. Any advice or tips on the best way to tackle this would be awesome. Thanks!
I don’t think the flooring extends underneath. So, matching and patching the flooring could be challenging unless you have extra flooring. If that’s not an issue, consider disassembling the unit and removing it piece by piece. You can use a circular saw if needed.
When looking for screws, start by checking where the unit meets the wall. Make sure to inspect inside the unit as well. Also, see if there are any mounting brackets on top. If there aren’t any, it might be freestanding. If it’s attached to the wall, remove the mounting hardware and trim to easily remove it. The flooring might extend under the unit, but if not, you can add flooring later.
If there is flooring missing under the cabinet, do you have additional flooring to replace it? When it comes to removal, start by taking off the trim. Use a razor blade to score the wall where the cabinet meets it to avoid peeling off the paint.
Lots of people recommend checking to ensure you have a solution for flooring if it’s not visible underneath. Solid advice. If the flooring is there, simply dismantle it one piece at a time.
Looks like the flooring is missing underneath that, it’s actually newer than the cabinet…
Oh no!
Begin with the bottom shoe moulding by carefully using a small pry bar at the top of it. Next, move on to the back wall moulding, but first, score the paint with a blade before prying it off. Then, remove the crown moulding and check for screws along the back that secure it to the wall. Best of luck!
Thanks for the advice, ! I’m worried about causing more problems while trying to remove the unit. Since I recently purchased the home, I’m unsure of what lies behind or underneath. I suppose that’s all part of the DIY adventure! 🤪
If it were me, I’d start by trying to find a flooring match, especially if it’s a floating floor. Then, when removing the shoe, base, and crown, do it carefully to preserve the finish. ‘t forget to remove the doors too. After that, score the caulk along the unit’s side, search for screws, and start disassembling. 🤷♂️
Why not try listing it on the marketplace and giving it away for free? Let the new owners figure it out…haha