Its fine if you can remove the refrigerator from the room easily but a lot of times its just easier to work around it.
Flooring under refrigerator.
After it s installed the alcove is sealed to prevent moisture from seeping under the flooring in.
The refrigerator is then rolled onto the new flooring and the laminate installed in the alcove.
Plus any time you need to move a heavy appliance like a refrigerator for maintenance or replacement you run the risk of moving or tearing the floor or disrupting the joints.
Can i install laminate flooring under a refrigerator or oven.
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Installing laminate flooring under refrigerators can be difficult at times.
If not how do i handle it.
The weight of the refrigerator can have a see saw effect on a floating floor causing the far end to rise due to the pressure exerted on the end under the refrigerator.
I think the plastic sheeting could actually be counter productive.
If there is any moisture coming from below as wood does tend to allow moisture to pass through it you would end up with condensation under the sheet.
You have the choice of either removing the refrigerator from the room or working around it.
I m planning on putting vinyl plank flooring in my kitchen and i was wondering about the appliances going on top of the vinyl.
It s a small kitchen in a small house so the washer and dryer are stacked in there as well.
My concern is if i put the vinyl planks under the stacked washer that it will not allow the floor to float properly.