Vinyl kitchen floor covering Question.

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Hi folks,

Its time to replace the Vinyl floor covering in the kitchen, I usually referred to it as Lino, but it seems Lino and Vinyl are two differing materials with Vinyl being the more durable, so will go for Vinyl.

The old Vinyl is installed to the back of appliances, fridge, cooker, washer and dishwasher, so as I am getting older, going to be impossible for me to drag  those out myself.

I had a word with the staff in the shop, and they have stated that they could arrange for two fitters to work together to sort the appliances if I want it done that way to the back of appliances, for an extra cost of approx £70, but the staff did mention that most people nowadays just opt for the fitter to tip the appliance backwards and just put a few inches of the new covering underneath.

If they were to do this in my case probably a bit of the old Vinyl would still be left under each appliance, no big deal for me, but over the years I do realise taking out an appliance for repair or replacement definitely can tear or scratch the Vinyl.

The Vinyl itself is not that expensive starting form £8 or so a square metre, so your thoughts really appreciated on the best way to do this?

Many thanks for any opinions.

twopenny

As I've been in a similar position before what you've been told applied in the old days.
It's not great as dirt collects where the new bit ends.

My current enquiries 2 shops insist on laying under board so that the vynal lays perfectly flat.
This of course makes things even trickier as the board would raise the appliances.

I think you need to speak to a couple of different fitters and see what their solution is.

EssexExile

As an appliance repair man (many years ago) getting heavy appliances over a join can be a right pain. You can do it if you are careful, but we're not all careful.

Albermarle

 I usually referred to it as Lino, but it seems Lino and Vinyl are two differing materials with Vinyl being the more durable, so will go for Vinyl.

Linoleum is the older more natural product, mainly made from linseed oil and mineral fillers. It is more of a speciality product nowadays. 
Vinyl flooring is made from PVC polymer, mixed with some oil and minerals. It is easier to maintain, and offers a vast range of different pattern and designs compared to Linoleum and is normally a bit cheaper.

The Vinyl itself is not that expensive starting form £8 or so a square metre, 

If you check you will see the very cheap vinyl flooring ( and £8 m2 is very cheap) will have a very limited guarantee, and will soon start looking dull and scratched in use. A guarantee of 5 years should be a minimum, preferably more like 10 years, but of course the cost goes up.

My current enquiries 2 shops insist on laying under board so that the vynal lays perfectly flat.
This of course makes things even trickier as the board would raise the appliances.

If you have vinyl sheet down already and it is flat, then you can lay the new vinyl sheet on top of it. This means you get a bit more give/comfort when you walk on it. However it will raise the appliances a little. In our case the fitters shaved a bit off the bottom of the kick boards. 

twopenny

Albermarl that's what I thought and have done when I used to lay my own 
As long as it's flat and thoroughly cleaned. In fact what I laid was better because I allowed for shrinkage.
Probably worth getting an independent supplier who lays and you know they have experience rather than a company who employs maybe different fitters