diff --git a/src/spinner/_spinner.scss b/src/spinner/_spinner.scss
index 34ac0dfc..602e597d 100644
--- a/src/spinner/_spinner.scss
+++ b/src/spinner/_spinner.scss
@@ -192,6 +192,14 @@
   overflow: hidden;
   border-color: inherit;
 
+  &.mdl-spinner__left {
+    float: left;
+  }
+
+  &.mdl-spinner__right {
+    float: right;
+  }
+
   & .mdl-spinner__circle {
     width: 200%;
   }