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Do you put flooring under stove?
kitchen appliances?” Refrigerators and stoves should be moved out so the flooring will be installed under them. In most cases it’s best to raise the front legs to allow the flooring to run under about two to three inches or where the stop area won’t be visible.
Do you put floating floor under appliances?
Because the weight of appliances, especially refrigerators, can stress or break the tongue-and-groove fasteners, select a snap-together floor designed especially for kitchens. Install the appliances after you install the floating floor.
Can you put vinyl flooring under stove?
2 Answers. LVP (luxury vinyl plank) floors will not warp, crack or otherwise damage by the weight of home appliances, and being a plastic, they’re waterproof and impermeable, so moisture will not affect them. This leaves temperature as the only issue with LVP.
Can you put laminate flooring under a stove?
Re: Laminate flooring in kitchen & under appliances Yes,laminate is a” floating” floor type so it should defiantly go in after the cabinets. I see no reason to not install it in the kitchen and would continue it under the appliances as well.
Can I put a refrigerator on a floating floor?
Putting a refrigerator on a floating floor is a little risky but not impossible. As much as possible, ensure that the floor does not come in direct contact with the walls or cabinets in the kitchen so that it has plenty of room to shift in any direction without creating problematic lumps.
Can you put a refrigerator on vinyl plank flooring?
Since most furniture will not go under just one plank, it is perfectly safe for bulky furniture and refrigerators to go on vinyl plank flooring. Vinyl plank flooring will not be damaged or cracked by home appliances’ weight due to its strong durability.
Can I put a refrigerator on vinyl plank flooring?
Should laminate flooring go under refrigerator?
Although laminate manufacturers warn against placing heavy objects on a laminate floor due to the need for expansion movement, a refrigerator does not constrict the floating capabilities of a laminate floor.
Can you put a floating floor under kitchen cabinets?
If you are installing a hardwood floating floor (or any floating floor such as cork or laminate), you should install the floor AFTER the kitchen cabinets are installed. If part of the floor is trapped underneath the heavy cabinets, it can not properly move.
Do floating floors settle over time?
Newly laid laminate, AKA “floating” flooring, often takes a few months to settle. (Of course, should it still have the initial amount of bounce after that time, call your contractor back to come take a look at the floor.)
How big should the floor be under a kitchen stove?
We’re concerned about having an unfinished areas under the stove and refrigerator where moisture can get under and we’re not sure what to put in that area instead. The kitchen is approximately 15 x 13″ and we’ve laid down underlayment.
What kind of flooring do you put under appliances?
Appliances that are Under counter tops need no additional floor and in fact moisture risk is high. I did my kitchen in Pergo about five years ago. The fridge isn’t causing any problems. Revising my earlier post, you could forgo the laminate under the stove as well.
Is it safe to put vinyl flooring under appliances?
Yes, it safe… there is really nothing to worry about, as long as the appliance doesn’t weigh more than 500 pounds. Vinyl floor is extremely strong, it can take loads up to 500 pounds, no appliance will damage it just because it heavy.
Is it good to put flooring under kitchen cabinets?
That makes perfect sense. But other people will point out that flooring all the way underneath stoves, dishwashers, bathroom vanities, or kitchen cabinets is a total waste of money. They say it makes a whole lot more sense to omit those sections.