Don T Want File Cabinet To Damage My Floors

I want to refinish my hard wood floor in my very old home.

Don t want file cabinet to damage my floors.

The only times when we might recommend installing cabinetry first is when you are installing the floor and cabinets at separate times with long intervals in between or if there is water damage. Felt and rubber work best. It might be faster than finding someone to help you move your furniture but it s not worth the risk of scuffing up your hardwood floors. Soft floors vinyl rubber.

A harder material like steel or plastic work best. Just cut the liners to size and set in place. We used a few shims to level the cabinet since our floors aren t perfectly flat and then we screwed them to the studs in the wall. If a client is spending 20 000 to 40 000 on new cabinetry why in the world would you want to install tile around it.

On 2019 02 04 by mod i wouldn t attempt to repair the floor before fixing the cause of the leaks and condensation in the air conditioning ductwork overhead. Choosing the wrong material with chair glides can lead to floor damage. Most damage to wooden floors comes from dragging or pushing furniture across the floor when moving or redecorating. Do not use rubber it will leave a residue i suggest you buy a roll of felt it comes in all sizes and cut a square piece and put it under your cabinet it is truly the best to go with plus you can slide it out of the way for cleaning unlike rubber.

I have two boards in the living room that when i step on the end of them they go down about one quarter inch. Secure the cabinets to the wall studs and attach top. If at all possible pick furniture up off the wooden floor to move it. Shelf and drawer liners will protect your cabinets paint or lacquer.

Any ideas would be great. We recommend using the nonskid non adhesive kind for the best results. If using rubber be weary of potential scuff marks. And i usually ask the homeowner wouldn t they want to waterproof the floor under the cabinet areas anyway.

It s important to secure the cabinet to the studs because if both drawers are open at the same time the cabinet can tip over. Installing them couldn t be easier. Neither of those scenarios sounds like they match your situation so we give you our full endorsement to install the flooring before the cabinetry. Cabinets can be easily damaged if tilework is done around them.

The filing cabinets are old and rusty on the bottom but otherwise in good condition but we need to find a mat or something to go underneath and i didn t know if maybe there was something specific we could use or if we will have to be creative.