[orlov747]

Although it's better to lay flooring under a vanity cabinet than around it, you often can't move cabinets and don't have any choice. You need to make long, straight cuts to fit flooring around cabinets. A circular saw does a neater job than a jigsaw, especially if you turn the flooring boards over and cut from the back to minimize surface chipping. Although the cut looks best when it's tight, you need a 1/4-inch expansion gap. Most flooring installers cover these gaps with quarter-round molding; it also holds the floor down. [links]

[Matthias Vance]

Laminate flooring comes in a wide range of designs, and because it has a waterproof factory finish, it's a good choice for a bathroom floor covering. Installing laminate there means working around the toilet and the pedestal sink -- if you have one -- or the vanity cabinet. You should always remove porcelain fixtures and install the laminate floor underneath them, and you may have to raise the toilet flange to compensate for the new flooring.

[songcopy65]

After you remove the toilet -- which is often a two-person job -- you need to measure the position of the flange and cut a hole for it in the flooring, using a jigsaw. The hole can be generously large to make laying the flooring easier, but the flooring should extend at least 2 inches inside the perimeter of the toilet base. If the flooring raises the toilet more than 1/2 inch off the flange, install a flange extender, or a conventional wax ring may not seal the toilet. A flange extender is easy to install -- it mounts right on top of the flange. [links]

[riX]

Pedestal sinks are attached to the wall as well as to their pedestals, and you may be able to remove the pedestal without removing the sink. If you can, you need only unbolt the pedestal from the floor and slide the top away from the sink. If disassembly isn't possible, you'll have to unhook the P-trap and water connections, unbolt the sink and slide it away from the wall. After you're finished installing the flooring, you simply reverse the procedure to either replace the pedestal or the entire sink. Don't forget to drill pilot holes for the pedestal bolts. [links]

[gekko]

Although it's possible to lay laminate flooring around a toilet or sink pedestal, in practice it's difficult to make an accurate enough cut to make the transition between the flooring and fixture invisible. A more attractive solution -- and one that makes it easier to seal out moisture -- is to remove the fixture, lay the flooring and replace it. After removing a pedestal, you should be able to lay the floor without any extra cutting, but you'll have to cut around a toilet flange. This procedure doesn't require much accuracy, however, because it isn't important to get an exact fit. [links]

[methodeux]

Chris Deziel has a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in humanities. Besides having an abiding interest in popular science, Deziel has been active in the building and home design trades since 1975. As a landscape builder, he helped establish two gardening companies. here

[bitanarchy]

Even with a perfectly level unit, the washer and dryer will vibrate, which can mar the surface of your wood floors over time. Install anti-vibration pads under the feet of each appliance to create a buffer between the units and the floors. For further protection, measure the footprint of the washer and dryer as they sit together, and then cut a piece of plywood finished with polyurethane to this size. Slide the plywood underneath the appliances and use the anti-skid pads under the feet (between the plywood and washer or dryer) to limit movement and to create a barrier between any potential leaks and the hardwood floors. here

[Pieter Wuille]

With otherwise well-maintained washers and dryers, excessive rocking, vibrating and even skipping is due to the unit not being level, all of which can scratch and dent the floors beneath. No floor is perfectly level, especially as the home ages and settles; however, you can adjust the feet on both the washer and dryer so that the unit itself is. On appliances with self-leveling feet, pick up the front end of the washer and dryer and then slowly lower it until the feet lock in place, and then repeat this with the back. For older units, those with only self-leveling back feet or if the self-leveling doesn’t seem to be functioning properly, adjust the feet manually, locking them in place with the nut. Check your work, no matter which method, with a level. here

[calmsupplements]

Hardwood provides a durable, beautiful and easy-to-clean floor when properly finished. It imparts warmth in a room that is lacking with tile or stone. The constant rocking, vibrations and occasional leaks from a washer or dryer, however, can damage your investment. Fortunately, several products and strategies can help you protect your floors.

[gtwickline]

Even if you catch the issue quickly, a little bit of water left to stand on a wood floor for a few days can permanently damage it. To protect the hardwood, install a tray with a drain underneath the washer. This creates a barrier between the wood and the appliance, catching any water or condensation and allowing the moisture to drain. Some washing machine trays have grips on the bottom that prevent the tray from rubbing against the floor during high spin cycles; however, if yours doesn’t, install a few pieces of foam at the corners to prevent movement.

[justreen87]

In most laundry rooms, a platform is the most aesthetically pleasing way to protect your hardwood floors from your washer and dryer. Although most popular with front-loading machines, they can also work nicely with top-loading units. Purchase a premade pedestal in the proper size and stain it to match the cabinetry in the space (if applicable) before installing. For more control over size and height, and to save money, construct your own platform using 1/2-inch plywood and a few 2-by-12-inch wood pieces, using small wood strips, molding or other decorative touches to give the unit a custom look. here

[deedee_1987@hotmail.com]

We have brand new American Walnut hardwood floors and put heavy duty felt pads on all of our furniture with one exception: the kitchen table. The table is an Axel table from Room & Board that we bought a few years ago. The problem is the white plastic at the bottom is angled and I don't think any of the small rolls of felt available at Home Depot are going to be enough to protect our floor.

[motherhumper]

Have you tried placing this table down on the walnut? Has it left any damaging markes? Most kitchen tables RARELY move. it is the movement of hard surface (like chair legs) across a floor that causes damage. A heavy table that sits in the same spot for years will do very little to damage the finish.

[joshuaissac]

If this table is being moved on a weekly basis (or daily basis) then you want to move forward and have softer material applied to the base. If this is sitting in place for year after year, then you probably don't have too much to worry about. more

[letharion]

If there are many people in your family, there are definitely a lot of towels. This seriously will be the huge problem for small bathroom owners. But with an ingenious solution, you can put all your towels on pedestal sink storage rack.

[HariposterAA]

Overall, the curtain can hide clutters inside your cabinets/shelves. However, they can get dirty.

[Vinnie]

You wanna keep your bathroom essentials well-organized, right? It is the right time to implement your brilliant idea. You can tidy up all stuff by having pedestal sink storage cabinet. It is very worthy to spend your money for buying a cabinet. The white-colored cabinet must be a nice thing.