Flooring for washing machine

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I'm buying a new place soon, and the Kitchen can't fit a dishwasher + washing machine so I'm getting the washing machine put into a small cupboard space which is a little larger than the footprint of the washing machine.

What is the best flooring to put this on?

I don't think that carpet is a good idea, I was thinking of getting the floor tiled but would that be OK for running a washing machine on top of it considering that they are bulky and tend to vibrate a lot when spinning.

Any ideas appreciated.
 
If it is only a small room just get some cheap lino down. Don't spend much, 'cos you will rip it when moving the machine in/out anyway.
 
If it is only a small room just get some cheap lino down. Don't spend much, 'cos you will rip it when moving the machine in/out anyway.

That or cheap carpet, or forget the dishwasher and wash them the old fashioned way and have your washing machine in the kitchen :p
 
That or cheap carpet, or forget the dishwasher and wash them the old fashioned way and have your washing machine in the kitchen :p

Get out.......:D

The first thing I bought when I moved into my first place was buy a magic cupboard. Wouldn't live without one now.
 
I was thinking of getting one the LG Direct Drive machines, for noise etc. should be good, won't cause too much I hope. Has anyone had experience with putting a layer of "something" down to stop the machine wandering?

I'm thinking I could go flooring > tiles/lino > layer of "something" > washing machine.
 
If it's only a small space it'll find it's own happy position just like nightfreight multi drop drivers parcels find their own happy position in the back of their trucks.
 
The floor is concrete based rather than floorboard, would doing "nothing" with the floor maybe be the best option? it will be behind a door so won't be open all the time or visible, and I won't have to worry about the washing machine ruining carpet/tiles/vinyl when being moved about or used...
 
I'd just leave it as it is then and make sure you adjust the feet on the machine to get it level that'll pretty much cut out any wondering.
 
It makes no difference what you put it on.

If the feet are adjusted correctly the machine will not wander. They do not have to be level, stable on solid on all four feet is the priority.

LG Direct Drive machines are as quiet as you can buy.
 
Our washing machine is in the halway cupboard (by design) and we have carpet in there. I would suggest an alternative would be tiling if feasable
 
You can get anti vibration rubber pad things you put under the washing machines feet (like the carpet protectors you get for sofas)
I think they are about 4.99 for a pack of 4

EDIT: these http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/househ...ing-machine-shock-absorbers-17316318-pdt.html
Not only do they help reduce sound and impact, these Wpro Shock Absorbers for Washing Machines protect your wooden floors and tiles from unnecessary scratching and surface damage caused by vibrating and moving appliances. What's more, they are made to fit all domestic appliances, so are highly versatile to apply.
Hope I'm allowed to link currys since they are not really a competitor imo

Use them and it won't matter what type of floor he washing machine is on because it won't move about (even a perfectly level machine will move a bit)
 
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Thanks for the advice all, I think I'll go with the tiling in that room. For the washing machine itself, my sister reckons the Samsung Eco Bubble may be a better machine to get but I'll check out some reviews.

We have an LG Direct Drive where I am now and it seems decent anyway so sure I'd be happy with it.
 
I would always recommend an LG Direct Drive over the Samsung.
LG direct drive just seems to be a fad to me.

More parts than a normal motor.
Belts never wear out or snap anyway? never happened to me or anyone I know at least.
The machine is still full of cement blocks to stop them moving so it's not like they are perfectly balanced.
The 10 year warranty is only for the actual motor.
You can get washing machines with normal motors that are stupidly quiet as long as you don;t want a drum that spins at 2000 rpm, but faster spins = more creases.

My advice is buy a washing machine with a good amount of duty cycles, if the washing machine company tries to keep the duty cycles a secret it's for a reason..

duty cycles = amount of uses before it's expected for something to fail.

It's basically what you are paying for, cheap washing machines generally have duty cycles in the hundreds and the uber expensive ones duty cycles around 6000-8000

If your washing machine won't see much use maybe once a week you can make do with a cheap washing machine because it would most likely last you a very very long time.

if you wash clothes every day then you either need to get an expensive washing machine or take out an extra warranty policy
 
There is another feature on Watchdog next week regarding Hotpoint/Indesit machines destroying themselves.

anyone who buys the likes of indesit , hotpoint , creda etc deserve the trouble they get.

BEKO seem to be the best of the cheaper end, I believe one of the BEKO machines got a pretty good rating and recommendation from "Which?"
 
Our client has asked us to fit gullies in the washing machine cupboard at the site I'm on now with tiling and an upstand all the way round with a door bar.

Problem is the trap will eventually dry out and let the smells of 59 flats poop back into your flat.
 
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