Flooring in the kitchen

epepperman · 12-11-2011, 01:26 PM

Quick question. I am curious if we have to install our flooring under the dishwasher or just right up to it? The d/w measures 34-1/8" tall and the cabinets are 34-1/2" tall. We were planning on just going up to both. It is a floating 12mm floor (laminate with moisture lock) so it could be taken up if the d/w had to be moved.

Thank you.

rusty baker · 12-11-2011, 01:42 PM

As long as you leave a gap, up to it should be OK.

fixrite · 12-11-2011, 01:46 PM

If it were vinyl or tile I would tell you to do under the dishwasher to help in the event your dishwasher were to spring a leak. I have seen more laminates fail due to moisture than any vinyl or tile. A ladies cat tipped over its small water dish in the kitchen and the laminate flooring buckled by the time she returned from work. If you are still going with the laminate, good luck.

epepperman · 12-11-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty baker

As long as you leave a gap, up to it should be OK.

How big a gap do you suggest? I have gotten many conflicting reports from stores, friends and a contractor so I am curious of your suggestion.

rusty baker · 12-11-2011, 02:10 PM

Follow the manufacturers instructions.

12-11-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
epepperman Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Flooring in the kitchen Quick question. I am curious if we have to install our flooring under the dishwasher or just right up to it? The d/w measures 34-1/8" tall and the cabinets are 34-1/2" tall. We were planning on just going up to both. It is a floating 12mm floor (laminate with moisture lock) so it could be taken up if the d/w had to be moved. Thank you.

12-11-2011, 01:42 PM	#2
rusty baker Pro Flooring Installer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 3,154	Flooring in the kitchen As long as you leave a gap, up to it should be OK. __________________ "I'm twisted, not sick. Sick implies, I'll get better" Semi-Retired Installer Installing since 1973

12-11-2011, 01:46 PM	#3
fixrite Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 455	Flooring in the kitchen If it were vinyl or tile I would tell you to do under the dishwasher to help in the event your dishwasher were to spring a leak. I have seen more laminates fail due to moisture than any vinyl or tile. A ladies cat tipped over its small water dish in the kitchen and the laminate flooring buckled by the time she returned from work. If you are still going with the laminate, good luck.

12-11-2011, 02:10 PM	#5
rusty baker Pro Flooring Installer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 3,154	Flooring in the kitchen Follow the manufacturers instructions. __________________ "I'm twisted, not sick. Sick implies, I'll get better" Semi-Retired Installer Installing since 1973

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Flooring in the kitchen