We are
often asked.."what should we do with the kitchen
appliances?" Refrigerators and stoves should be
moved out so the flooring will be installed under them.
Dishwashers on the other hand require a plumber and
electrician to disconnect and reset. 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.
For thicker flooring the dishwasher may have to be
removed. Otherwise if it has to be serviced it may not
come out without causing damage to the floor itself.
When moving any appliances be certain you have proper
protection when rolling it over a completed area. At all
costs lift and remove.
Refrigerators by far, cause the most damage when they're
removed and re-installed. It may be brand new with all
the wheels working right. However, if some grit gets
caught under one, expect a nice scratch across the area
you've pushed it to. Our suggestion is the use of clean
1/8" masonite board. Cut into strips and push across the
floor, keeping a close eye that the wheels don't fall
off the masonite board.
T-Molding At Tiled Areas
T-moldings are typically 2" in width and used in areas
where ceramic tile meets new hardwood floors. To
allow proper expansion in these areas, stop the floor
approximately 1 3/8" away from the tile when installing.
It's a good idea of placing a scrap spacer of similar
measurement to keep the gap from getting smaller as you
tap boards into place down the line.
With the
bottom part of the T usually measuring 1/2" we'll have
our 3/8" expansion and the molding will cover both floor
coverings by another 3/8" NOTE: Some floating
floor manufactures have different profiles on their
moldings. Plan ahead and make necessary adjustments.
There's nothing worse than laying the floor only to
discover you needed a wider area.
For
concrete subfloors these moldings are best attached with
construction adhesive. After you've made your desired
cuts and everything fits snug, squeeze some adhesive
(caulking tubes) in the center and set your molding.
Often they may not want to sit flush with each other
where angles meet. Use 3M type blue painters tape or
weights to keep them down until the glue sets. One day
usually suffices. |
