Portable protective floor covering mat for appliances

摘要

A floor covering mat is provided for protecting floor surfaces from scratches and spills during appliance movement and repair. The mat is defined by first and second panels that are interconnected with a hinge so that the mat can be extended for disposition in front of an appliance to be services or can be folded for storage and transport. At least a side edge of the mat has a beveled edge or other thickness transition section to facilitate the sliding or rolling movement of an appliance onto and off of a mat.