Floor Under Refrigerator

First unplug the refrigerator and locate the shut off valve typically underneath the sink behind the refrigerator or below the refrigerator in the basement.

Floor under refrigerator.

Use a floor protector to prevent damage to your floors when moving a refrigerator out from the wall. In others the floor or subfloor may need to be replaced. I didn t know if i should place some kind of plastic sheeting under the fridge on top of the flooring. Then turn the level so that it runs front to back in.

5 0 out of 5 stars 2. Make sure this valve is closed. This will prevent the weight of the refrigerator from popping the planks up in the middle of the kitchen where you walk. If necessary cut a piece of 1 4 inch hardboard to use as a ramp to roll the refrigerator onto the new flooring.

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. When installing wooden or laminate floating floors in a kitchen place small planks under a refrigerator running from side to side and allow longer planks to be featured in the main portion of the kitchen. Place a level on the floor of your fridge not a shelf which might be uneven on its own to confirm that it s even keeled from side to side. I think the plastic sheeting could actually be counter productive.

Another option is to use felt furniture slider pads and spare laminate flooring panels. Where refrigerators install at the end of a counter instead of an alcove install. Whichever you choose tilt the refrigerator slightly away from you just high enough to slide the protector under the front casters on the left and right side. Supersliders 4703795n reusable xl felt furniture movers for hardwood floors move heavy furniture quickly and easily 2 1 2 x 9 linen 4 pack.

Under the refrigerator spill containment tray by new pig protect floor under fridge.