Best way to move white goods on Lino vinyl flooring?

[Mr Sparkle]

In 2024, what's the best way to move washing machine and fridge along Lino vinyl flooring without damaging/tearing it?

 

[Mottie]

Can you get a piece of 4mm ply, place a towel underneath, wiggle the appliance onto the ply and drag it with the towel?

 

[HERTS P&D]

Mr sheen!

Andy

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yes the thin plywood method and towel is good, hard work but effective. Last time I did it when I pushed the fridge back against the wall I cut a perfectly sized bit of plywood that pushed against the skirting under the fridge so that I could just push the fridge back into position over the plywood.

 

[Mottie]

If you have the space above those items I.e. they are not under a counter top with very little clearance, look up 'appliance skates'.

 

[JohnD]

The floor needs to be flat, smooth and clean.

Provided the appliance still has its rubber feet, you can slide it out on a lubricating film, such as washing up liquid and water, WD40, or furniture polish.

I favour the detergent because kitchen floors, especially under appliances, are often dirty, greasy and sticky and the detergent cleans it off.

 

[Old Salt]

An old blanket, washing up liquid under the feet to manoeuvre into final position

 

[foxhole]

Large (100mm) furniture glides , or rigid sheet of plastic .

 

[Mr Sparkle]

Great responses. Thank you very guys. Much appreciated.