2007-09-21 12:42:50 · 8 answers · asked by kco 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I had a new kitchen floor put down and the linoleum man came the next day and put down the new flooring. When they had it all down they had 2 pieces of 4X4- 1/4 " plywood and used that to move the range, Fridge and dish washer back into place.
2007-09-21 13:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by John P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John had the correct answer. I put appliances back when I'm done laying the floor. Why come back a second day?
P.S. Why does it seem that D.I.Y. Doc and I are always the only two who are curious as to why people use the term linoleum?
It hasn't been regularly in about forty years. Vinyl is what you have on your floor
2007-09-22 00:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by Martin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can move the appliances into place as soon as the floor is done. You need to be very careful to cover the area that you are moving across with plywood strips that the wheels or legs can slide on. try to put the second strip of wood under the first in order to ramp onto the next strip, it helps the strips from sliding away on you. You could leave the strips under the fridge to distribute weight for a few days to be safe then remove later.
2007-09-21 22:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regarding a couple comments made above -- vinyl and linoleum are two different products, and linoleum is gaining popularity again because it is "green" and resilient. Also comes in some great colors. Vinyl is manmade from vinyl, felt, fiberglass and dyes. It is a design printed on top of the material. Linoleum is made from natural renewable materials including linseed oil, tree resin, wood and cork flours, limestone and pigments all on a jute backing. The color goes through the entire piece of linoleum, and not just printed on the surface.
2014-08-01 13:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by carol 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly it depends on the adhesive and the sustrate; and if it was a DIY, the instructions on the adhesive container should state dry/set/use time frames.
Best suggestions however come from John and the following answer in that NOTHING should ever be DRAGGED over any Lino or sheet Vinyl. I use a hand truck and planks, or plywood sheet.
Steven Wolf
No offense; I'm old school; but amazed at how many Q's there are regarding LINO; a pretty archaic flooring material.
2007-09-21 21:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With proper care you can move back any time. Thin boards and carefull use of sliders are all you need. My installers move it back at the end of the day.
2007-09-21 20:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by rlbendele1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what type of adhesive you used. Best and safest would be at least 72 hours (Full curing time)
2007-09-21 19:57:14 · answer #7 · answered by Joeyboy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they used glue - 24 hours.
2007-09-21 19:53:50 · answer #8 · answered by mel s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋