A:Answer Hi DontWannaGetCrushed- Thanks for viewing! No, mounting is not required. It must be installed on firm flooring. Concrete flooring is best , but wood base is sufficient, provided floor support meets FHA standards. This appliance should not be installed on rugs. See page 2 of the Installation Instructions for reference: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=31-16728.pdf - Keep in touch! SUE@GEA