Self Leveling Compound - Point Loading Strenght

[Arcam]

Hi, I am trying to fit my new fridge freezer and washing machine without having to shim underneath them to get them level, would self levelling compound take the point loading of the feet of these appliances assuming the depth was between 5 to 8mm thick?

 

[vinn]

Most modern w/m's have adjustable feet. I dont know with f/f's.
Stay away from the SLC solution.
You can use an off-cut of hardboard or ply to pack up the 5mm to 8mm.

 

[Arcam]

Most modern w/m's have adjustable feet. I dont know with f/f's.
Stay away from the SLC solution.
You can use an off-cut of hardboard or ply to pack up the 5mm to 8mm.

Thanks for the reply Vinn, I know I can pack under the appliance and yes the FF has adjustable front legs, unfortunately due to the way the level of the floor is they are not enough and one of the rears needs lifting as well, I don't have any access to the rear of the appliances on the front hence me wanted to get the floor level so I can just slide straight in and it will be right without adjustment.

 

[vinn]

Are you installing in a height limited space ie. under a work top for the w/m ?
Why cant you simply pack & level the appliance footprints with hardboard - come level with the FFL, then, using another off-cut of ply or h/board as a floor protection, slide the appliances in. Finish levelling by slightly tilting the apps back or forwards?

No one has access to the backs of appliances tight to walls or under W/T's.

 

[Arcam]

I will probably do that then vinn, I just liked the idea of a properly level floor.

 

[dazlight]

If your if your floor is concrete the id use a SLC as you call in.
It will be strong enough be far. Done it 100s of times.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I just liked the idea of a properly level floor.

We all do....... however reality often intrudes on this ideal......