Should You Put Flooring Under Dishwasher

How to install a dishwasher before or after flooring.

Should you put flooring under dishwasher. This is fine until the dishwasher needs repair or replacing. In most cases it s best to raise the front legs to allow the flooring to run under about two to three inches or where the stop area won t be visible. The laminate flooring will be in the way if you ever have to replace it in the future. I was originally thinking about just putting some plywood the same width of the flooring underneath but i have heard from others that it should be fine to put the flooring right under the fridge.

If you answered yes to any of these you may be able to install a thicker flooring. The legs allow you to lower the unit. 2 put in laminate preferably with waterproof glued joints and caulked adhesive bonded baseboards around all but the front to achieve same catchbasin effect if your dishwasher will fit in under with the feet screwed all the way up usually there is 1 2 inches of adjustment possible with the feet. Dishwashers that install below a countertop have adjustable legs or feet similar to many refrigerators.

However i have been told that i should put plywood down underneath my dishwasher to avoid any water issues. Dishwashers on the other hand require a plumber and electrician to disconnect and reset. Laminate isn t the best as it doesn t do well around moisture but always finish off the floor in these cavities. Sadly many people install first only to discover the flooring can t be installed under the dishwasher so they install it in front of the dishwasher.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Refrigerators and stoves should be moved out so the flooring will be installed under them. However it is possible to install laminate flooring under a dishwasher without completely disconnecting it. You should always put flooring in the cavity where the dishwasher fridge and stove are.

Turn off the power to the dishwasher at the circuit breaker box. If d w is blocked in. Its not necessary to remove the dishwasher when installing laminate flooring.