Hi! We are having vinyl flooring installed in the kitchen. Do we have to unhook the stove, or can we leave it?

Question

We also wonder if there should be some sort of moisture barrier sheet under the luan than the installers are putting down. Our old wood floor is 3 feet up from the ground and we can't get under there to insulate without digging and big bucks. On a sunny day, you can see the ground through the cracks. I worry about the stove leaking gas if we have to take it out. Is it dangerous to do it yourself?

Answer 1

An ordinary gas stove should be no problem to unhook and move, then reattach. The gas shut off for the stove is right there on the gas outlet, as a rule, the handle in the on position is running the same way as the pipe, to shut it off turn it to the three(3) or nine(9) o'clock position depending on the set-up. Don't rush into things, gently pull the stove away from the wall, see if the set-up is similar to what I've described so far. I've seen some messed up set-ups, but generally it's pretty universal. Even if the handle itself is broken off, whats left should reflect what I've described so far, even the nub will be in the same position, running the same way as the pipe. If the cracks in your floor are as bad as you say, you're going to want to take care of that before you lay the tile. You say there's no crawl space for you to get under the floor,you'll just have to do it topside. A moisture barrier may not work, if someone is artistic with a caulking gun, you can fill cracks with that,you can use dry wall mud as well......like I said, artistic......start by doing the sides let that dry, mud or caulk off of that, let that dry, keep it up until you work your way to the center, cracks filled, if it's big enough you can put some kind of material underneath to hold your caulk in. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!........LATER.....

Answer 2

You can simply have the floor put up to the stove. Most installers know how to get it a little under there so that it looks like it goes all the way. If you are wanting insulation, I would suggest that you remove the stove and anything else you can move out of there and install Hardibacker (a concrete sheet that sells at HD and lowes) over the floor then install the moisture barrier and then the flooring. Hardibacker is made for kitchen and bath installations and should handle the moisture well. As long as there is a gas shutoff valve, it's not dangerous to move the stove, just make sure that when you hook it back up that you test for leaks by putting soapy water on the fittings and looking for bubbles, no bubbles, no leaks. You are safe to turn the gas back on.

Answer 3

if its a laminate floor it should come with a moisture barrier sheet. The installers should know what to do with the stove and fridge and dishwasher. Its a better job if they go all the way under them, especially if you can see light through the floor then you will also be taking care of that problem forever. Do it right and enjoy forever.
To check for any leaks use some dishwashing soap and slobber a little on the pipe when done and look for bubbles around the connections.

Answer 4

BEFORE MOVING THE STOVE CLOSE THE GAS LINE, AND THEN DISCONNECTED....IS PREFER TO MOVE THE STOVE SINCE IT WILL LOOK ALL GOOD THAT ALL THE FLOOR IS ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND WHEN MOP COMES IT WILL BE MUCH EASIER....IF YOU HAVE A SPACE UNDER YOUR FLOOR, CRAWL SPACE UNDER YOUR HOUSE, YOU CAN PUT VAPOR BARRIER, TO PROTECT YOUR WOOD FLOOR FROM MOISTURE...AND IF YOU CAN INSULATED IT WOULD BE MORE BETTER...BUT LIKE YOU SAY, MONEY IS THE MAIN THING ABOUT....

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Answer 5

no , but it would look better if u did remove the stove .aren t they put-n down any 1/4 inch sub floor that would cover the cracks and insulate a little at least keep the air from coming in. good luck

Answer 6

You don't hav eto move the stove unless you want flooring underneath it. As far as the insulation is concerned if they are gluing the laminate down I would assume the glue would fill in a majority of the cracks.

Answer 7

It can be done, if you know what you are doing. Just to be safe have your gas man or the gas company come out and disconnect it from the wall to be safe. Good luck doing your floor. We just did our livingroom and sitting area in the new laminated flooring. Its really pretty.

Answer 8

certain, you want to remove first the vinyl to completely fit the tile floor you decide on to position in, that's likewise more advantageous acceptable to apply an adhesive cement really than basic cement. also verify for the layout which will be acceptable fit on your small area.