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I have to lay tile down but I can't move the fridge out of the kitchen

8 years ago

I am laying down some plank ceramic tiles (7x24) this weekend, but my fridge is too big to move it out of the kitchen, but I can move it a few feet from it's location within the kitchen. I wanted to know what is safest way to tile around the fridge and move it so that I can tile under it as well. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

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Fori

8 years ago

Can you take 2 weekends to do it? I'd do the fridge hole first--besides, it's a good test spot to hone your skills--then move the fridge into position and do the part that shows the next weekend.

I do think it's important to do the fridge spot first so that visible tile won't be at risk from you moving the fridge. If you accidentally mess up tile under the fridge by putting the fridge on it too soon, it won't be as much of an issue.

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Jane
8 years ago
Can you move into another room that is not being tiled?
Medina White
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi Jane! Unfortunately not because the doorway is too narrow. It's a bummer.
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weedyacres
8 years ago
I'd split the tiling into 2 sessions as well, at least a few days apart. You wouldn't want to be moving the fridge around on freshly set tile.

The underlayment could be an issue as well, because you'd want to use full sheets/rolls, and not cut out a special fridge section. What are you using for underlayment?
Medina White thanked weedyacres
Medina White
Original Author
8 years ago
I'm using 1/4 inch plywood and 1/4 inch backer board.
weedyacres
8 years ago
1/4" plywood? Is that on top of an existing subfloor? You typically need 3/4" plywood under the tile.

Underlayment is typically the 1/4" backer board you're talking about. If you're laying down 3x4 sheets, you'll want to incorporate the layout into your decision on how to stage the tile laying. I'd recommend using Ditra, as it's easier and faster than cement board.
glennsfc
8 years ago
Unless doorways were narrowed at some time, if it came in... it can go out.
Vith
8 years ago
Probably was tipped over, doors taken off, and carried to fit through the doorway. My guess, not something she can do by herself. Also, probably does not want to empty the fridge and needs to keep using it during this reno.
User
8 years ago
I'd go with Fori's idea.
Jane
8 years ago
If the use if the fridge is an issue, I bought a mini fridge to use when I refinish the wood floors. It is small enough to fit under a desk and be an office fridge. It will pay for itself in one week because I won't have to eat out or go get coffee. (I'll bring the nespresso and microwave downstairs and set up a little temporary kitchen.)

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