How To Protect Floor When Moving Appliances

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How to protect floor when moving appliances.

Dirt and grit under the foot of an appliance can increase the friction enough to rip vinyl pretty easily. I have engineered hardwood floors in the kitchen. Wear a back support when moving heavy items. Because dirt and gritty surfaces will create more friction on the floors during the moving process part of your prep job should be to clean the floors.

I saw your suggestion to try masonite sheets from a big box store to protect the floor from dents. I need a refrigerator repair. At all costs lift and remove. Nothing like that came up when i searched their website just hardboards 3 4 thick.

Moving fridge on what thickness of masonite. 2 remove all food and other objects from the fridge and freezer compartments. For future moving jobs keep in mind that a dirty floor is a damaged floor. When moving any appliances be certain you have proper protection when rolling it over a completed area.

Six tips for protecting hardwood floors tile laminate and carpet moving day comes with constant foot traffic as people carry heavy boxes and furniture to the equipment. For thicker flooring the dishwasher may have to be removed. No matter the appliance you are moving be sure to remove contents and secure the doors lids and shelves so that they don t come flying open in the middle of your move. Otherwise if it has to be serviced it may not come out without causing damage to the floor itself.

Protection from refrigerator movement.