How to remove kitchen cabinets and reuse.

I have experience with this. It is possible to do it DIY, but I need a little more information first before I can answer specifically. Also, if you could post a picture, that would be helpful.

What is the counter top made out of? Were you wanting to use this same counter top on the island, or were you planning to purchase new?

What is the flooring made out of? What were you planning to put in the area that presently has the eating bar?

What are the dimensions (length and width) of the bottom cabinet section in the eating bar?

With luck there is the same oak flooring underneath the eating bar, but it isn't a standard to install it under fixed cabinets, so you won't know until it is moved.

Is there a 1/4 round, or baseboard up against the bottom kick plate of the base cabinets? This will have to come of as well before it is moved, and often it cracks quite a bit when pried off.

Cabinets are generally screwed together from the insides. Take the stuff out, and sort of crawl in with a flashlight if needed, to see if you and find where the screws are. These should come out fairly easily with an electric screwdriver, or small hand drill on reverse.

Depending on what the flooring is underneath the cabinet banks, and being that these are not attached to any walls, then they are likely screwed in to the floor as well.

Based on the measurements you gave, if one of the cabinets is removed, then yes, this bank of the 3 can be moved around quite easily if you get a set of 4 superslider mover pads. If you are going to be moving this island to see where the best placement should be then these sliders are well worth the price.These are sold under different names; there are also posts here on Hometalk about them.

Of course if you take the drawers out and the heavier items then it will be easier to move the cabinets, but these sliders really work. I moved our fridge and many full base cabinets around the room on plywood all the time by myself during our renovations.

As it will take probably about 2 months to order and install the new countertop, I would say do not remove more tiles right now than you need to just to split the one cabinet from the other three. At least you will still have a workable, washable surface in the meantime while you are waiting for your new countertop.

If you have any other questions, just reply and I will do my best to answer them.

you could do this yourself, but first look at how the counter top(s) are put on...is it one piece or an angled piece? How they are attached may make a difference as to how easy your idea will be or you may have to replace the counter tops. Also, check to see whether your flooring goes underneath the base of the unit you wish to move...if done correctly,you should have your cabinets on finished and matching flooring, alas no time all diy renos are done that way!

You're most welcome. I hope the project goes well for you.