Don T Want File Cabinet To Damage My Floors

Secure the cabinets to the wall studs and attach top.

Don t want file cabinet to damage my floors.

I want to refinish my hard wood floor in my very old home. 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. Felt and rubber work best. I have two boards in the living room that when i step on the end of them they go down about one quarter inch.

And i usually ask the homeowner wouldn t they want to waterproof the floor under the cabinet areas anyway. A harder material like steel or plastic work best. Soft floors vinyl rubber. 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.

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. Any ideas would be great. Make sure the felt is thick enough for even heavy furniture. Sold in rolls they re available in an array of colors and patterns.

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. 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. Choosing the wrong material with chair glides can lead to floor damage. We recommend using the nonskid non adhesive kind for the best results.

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. Just cut the liners to size and set in place. Installing them couldn t be easier. If using rubber be weary of potential scuff marks.

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. Cabinets can be easily damaged if tilework is done around them. Shelf and drawer liners will protect your cabinets paint or lacquer. Most damage to wooden floors comes from dragging or pushing furniture across the floor when moving or redecorating.

Hard floors hardwood ceramic tile.