[Becky]

I am restoring a 1966 Sovereign Twin and I am developing a project plan on what to do first. I have several flooring related questions, but first, the background:

I think the subfloor is in good condition, however, some of the Linoleum near the door can be easily pulled up. I don't know the condition of the Linoleum of the rest of the floor (it's covered with carpet from livingroom to bathroom). Previous owners installed a thick pad and carpeting over the Linoleum using tack strips. See picture for details.

I am planning to remove the carpet (I have allergies), and I am strongly considering replacing linoleum OR covering old linoleum with sheet vinyl.

The flooring questions I have are:
1. Should I do flooring earlier or later in the project (before or after cleaning and repairs)?
2. Should I remove all the cabinets/fixtures or can I refloor/patch without removing them?
3. What is the recommended way to remove the carpeting and floor tack strips? Is it just rip and pull with brute strength or is there a process to follow?
4. Any other tips/lessons learned that I should follow?

Thanks in advance for your help!