Move Appliances Without Scratching Floor

Repairing scuffed floor from fridge.

Move appliances without scratching floor.

With this technique the soft side of the carpet faces the floor and the plywood goes on top and then the weighty stove or refrigerator is placed on the wood. If you have vinyl ceramic or wood flooring it s a wise idea to clean it before relocating appliances. How to move a refrigerator without destroying the vinyl. First tilt the appliance backwards enough to slip a thick piece of cardboard or a piece of carpet under the two front legs and as far back to the back legs as you can.

But if you need. Whether it s for spring cleaning purposes or a big move it s important to be very careful when moving large appliances. You run the risk of ruining your floors hurting your back or even damaging your unit. Clean your floor.

The fridge is really tight in it s cubby and i had to take it in and out a couple times to get it to line up. There are three tricks you can use to move appliances without damaging floors. Depending on the model the appliances in your home can weigh from 100 to 300 pounds or more so having a plan of action is crucial. Cardboard and muscly men a trolly with wheels and window cleaner.

Vinyl flooring provides a durable and cost effective alternative to linoleum and it can withstand a great deal of abuse. Another option is to use felt furniture slider pads and spare laminate flooring panels. Use a floor protector to prevent damage to your floors when moving a refrigerator out from the wall. With a similar technique that is used with the plastic floor guides a do it yourselfer can use pieces of plywood and carpet remnants to drag the appliance along the floor.

This results in greater likelihood of floor damage such as ripping or scratching. I just had an armstrong bruce floor installed and when i moved the refrigerator back in place i scoffed the floor. Dirt dust and stickiness will generate more friction against whatever tool you use as well as your appliances feet.