Dealing with Kitchen Appliances - LVT Installation

[steveoelliott]

Hi Folks,

 

Looking to canvas experience from the floor layers. I have some existing LVT tiles in our kitchen / utility which I am seeking to have replaced with new LVT tiles. I had a very nice chap come to quote yesterday and he explained that the appliances would need to be removed from the area. The washing machine and dryer are easy enough but the American Fridge Freezer will be a PITA. It can only go out the french doors so I'd need to get it out the kitchen and transport to our garage at the front of the property on a pallet truck (or similar). I am wary of this as there is always scope to damage it in the process. I was wondering if there are any workarounds that floor layers use for scenarios like this.

 

If it absolutely has to be removed then so be it but looking for alternatives. I absolutely do want to tile under it however.

Thanks.

[Mr Punter]

Why not just shift the fridge elsewhere in the kitchen, tile where it is to go, then move it back?

[Nickfromwales]

1 hour ago, Mr Punter said:

Why not just shift the fridge elsewhere in the kitchen, tile where it is to go, then move it back?

This. Same as carpet fitters, lay one side, move furniture over, lay the other side, put furniture back.