Floating floor and heavy tank

[nctinter]

Getting ready to redo my floors and would really like to do Coretec. It's like laminate but 100% water proof and looks and feels like real wood. I have a 265g tank in the middle of the room. I'm worried that if i put the tank on top of the floor, the weight would not allow it to expand and contract. Right now it is on tile. I could always cut around the tank but was hoping to avoid that in case we move. Any one have any input on this, experience? Thank you

 

[slag009]

I just installed 600 sqr ft in my house. I don't think that you will have a problem with it since it's made with mostly PVC, vinyl and cork. I don't think that it will expand and contract much if any.

 

[rfalvey89]

whats the thickness of the laminate?

 

[CuzzA]

The issue with floating floors is there needs to be space from wall to wall to allow for expansion and prevent the floor from buckling/popping. Objects, even tanks, will not cause this to happen if the floor is installed correctly. The expansion would happen around the tank out to the walls.

 

[nctinter]

Thanks for the input guys. Cuzza I see your point. In my mind I was thinking wall to wall on the expansion and that the tank would stop it. Or maybe crush the floor. The tank will sit perpendicular to the planks

 

[zoanutty]

I've had this type of floor installed in a rental home and when the tenant left, there were indents wherever something heavy sat (couch legs, table, etc). I can only imagine that the same would happen underneath the tank. If you're worried about home resale value later, that may play a part. Of course, you can also save a few boxes to replace those planks if you ever move.