hadn't started my home project floor because of small details like this that can make or break the install. SUPER helpful and precise without a bunch of blah, blah, blah.... just in time.... Would've also like to see the silicone install. THANKS!!
Thank you! I'm remodeling an RV and lack $ to pay contractor to install the plank flooring I bought, so I need to learn how to do it myself. You're video taught me how to deal with installing floor around my small tub/shower : )
You without a doubt have the best tips for installing vinyl flooring. I watch a lot of videos as I'm doing the install now. again, thanks, and God Bless.
I've done TONS of hardwood installs, but only a small handful of vinyl installs. Today I was supposed to do a small bathroom with the exact same product as this, but I chickened out because I was concerned about leaving that "floating floor gap" against the tub. Didn't know if it was safe to make it tighter. But... Thanks for giving me more confidence! It's very small room and there WILL be a T-mould at the door, so now I can see what to do. Thanks!
EVERYONE INSTALLING LVP SHOULD WATCH ALL THESE VIDEOS!! Joel is my hero. Thank you so much for all your wisdom! My floors look amazing thanks to your advice.
This video is 4 years old and still helpful I'm doing my bathroom/kitchen now and don't want a transition piece in the door and because of your video I think I have a solid plan on how to tackle it
RUclips is a blessing. OMG hahaha this is nuts. We are doing the flooring in our basement and I was freaking out about how I will do the flooring to the tub so it looks good and this video automatically popped in my feed without even searching 😅😅
I've done laminate floors, tiled floor in bathrooms as well as shower walls. Being my first time using 'waterproof' vinyl up to our newly installed stand/sit shower enclosure I felt I should check out what I'm up against. Your video was the only one demonstrating what I needed to see. Thanks , you gave me some peace of mind.
I just finished my first laminate project and your videos helped me out a lot. Thanks brother! It's also awesome that you use this platform to minister for him!
What is your solution for covering the expansion gap at the tub? Would a silicone caulk be acceptable or would that hinder expansion/contraction? Great video with wonderful tips and guidance. Thank you.
I installed vinyl plank throughout my home, it's one of the greatest home products out there and is easy to lay. Just a suggestion if you can afford it get the thicker mil, it's worth the extra money.
Excellent! Installing vinyl plank flooring for the first time in four rooms which include the bathroom, kitchen and hallway. Add in a brick fireplace. ALL of your videos have been very helpful! Thank you.
I recently installed LVP in the whole house it turned out great after watching many of your videos, so thank you so much for the helpful hints and guidance!! I am now disgusted with the cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom and my next project will be bathroom vanity replacements. I’d spoken with a local guy who said not to install the LVP under kitchen cabinets due to expansion/contraction… Do you have and suggestions for bathroom vanities? Can I install the full floor in the bathroom and place a vanity on top of it?
Great Vlog! Thank you. You answered my questions about vinyl vs. laminate and how to install it up against the tub plus some other tips that I didn't know about. Thanks again!
Answered my question perfectly - how to work with the space near the tub, narrowing it to 1/8 " from 1/4", using vinyl plank. Thanks, you saved me a couple of hours!
I have watched a number of your videos. In a word, Outstanding! Getting ready to install 1200 feet of LVT, have never done it before, and with your videos have total confidence it is within my skill set . Thank You
Very helpful, I am about to lay vinyl flooring in my bathrooms for the first time as a beginner. Your videos are confidence boosters because you explain everything I feel like you're in the room with me. 👍🏿👌🏿✊🏿
great video, learned a lot. my construction man wants to put quarter round over the vinyl plank up against the shower base. The planks dont meet tightly and even a 1/4 in gap. I never heard of quarter round against the tub or shower base,,,,help.
Joe, we are doing LVP throughout our new house, hoping to not need any transitions. Our guest bathroom will have the planks running parallel to the tub, as in this video, but our master bath will have the planks perpendicular to the tub and to the separate shower. Would your instructions be any different, other than making sure the butt ends are aligned as perfectly as possible? Thank you.
Thank you so much Joe for all the valuable insight. I’m getting ready for my first vinyl project and I’ve been watching all your videos. I got a lot of the tools you recommended and agree these are way better than anything at the box stores. Wish me luck but with your help I know it’ll turn out great.
Thank you so much for all your outstanding videos. About to do my first project, a bathroom. If I start against the bathtub working towards the door (T-joint there) do I need to do anything special against the tub, other than some silicone caulking? Can I go tight against the tub in my case?
Only thing that sucks about this is it could void the floors warranty.. I had one customer complain about it . I started using 3/8 in flat or quarter round. Quality content though. Awesome you’re sharing the tricks of the trade to people. I try to help people on my Facebook and do short videos. Keep up the good work brother.
Shouldn't there be a gap between the tub and flooring? It seems doing it the way you show could make it prone to buckling. I'm curious to hear your response. I have seen others use quarter round glued to the tub to hide the gap. Definitely not as clean-looking as your solution, but that would allow expansion of the floor without potential for buckling.
I just finished most of my house in vinyl planks. It came out beautiful thanks to you. So many helpful tips. I had to go round a wall in the kitchen. I matched up great. I was so happy. I give you 1/2 the credit. I couldn't have done it without you. God Bless.
Thanks for sharing your expertise. I learned a lot. Question though...... Can I install vinyl planking over top of existing linoleum flooring? What about that metal band along the tub where the linoleum meets the tub. Can I install over top of that? Thank you sir!
Yes you can install over a vinyl floor. If that metal Edge sticks up above the floor you can cut that out. Just cut an inch back from the tub with a utility knife or an oscillating saw and then pry out that metal you will then have to fill the gap with some floor fill
Joel...you are the man! Have spent the whole morning watching your laminate install videos, so good. Quick question, I am super tempted to carry on our laminate flooring (NOT Vinyl) into our bathroom just to continue the look of the flooring from the rest of the main floor. If I was to glue or silicone each joint in the bathroom, can I get away with using this product in the bathroom? Somehow I feel that if a board or two did happen to get damaged from water after a couple of years, I could even just replace those few boards...? Sorry for the novel here lol! Take care!
Your videos are great! We now have a beautiful new Coremax plank floor in our kitchen. Had to get a little creative in spots but with suggestions from your vids we got it done nice and tight (where it should be)! Thanks for the info!!
Wow...you are an incredible instructor! I love your technique! I do wish you would have shown the caulk along the tub and finished product, but alas, I did learn a lot from this video and appreciate the time you took in creating it.
Well, FUDGE! I just finished laying all my vinyl plank flooring and removed all the baseboard molding and door trim because my plank flooring required me to have about a 30 degree angle to get these to lock together and not leave an unsightly gap. I would have loved to have known that little red planer trick before I started this job. Although at the end of the job, I can honestly say I believe I did a much better job than hiring a professional because I'm so OCD. The ends of my LVP were against the tub but I did leave enough gap on the opposite end for expansion. The so-called professionals that removed and reinstalled my toilet put the toilet back before I was able to replace the trim, so now I have to replace the trim in two pieces because one piece will not fit the angle. That, or I will need to remove the toilet reservoir and see if I can slide a piece down behind the toilet that way.
Hi! When you are measuring your 10 boards for your cheat sheet you have tape measure start at 1 inch. Is that lined up to include male end or just the board? It is hard to tell for sure. At the other end it seems to stop at flooring edging. Like you said a fraction off x 30 boards down the line can add up to a big gap. You are amazing. I feel like I can do this now.
Like what ya did, but I put a bead a 1/4 inch back from the tub with what I'm using to seal the tub just to keep the plank seated, and for extra protection.
Thanks for being such a great teacher. I am going to tackle installing all the LVP in my house which includes the bathroom. I will use all of your hints!
another question because you look like you know your stuff. My little house is like a T. the living room is long N-S. so i will run planking that way. the hall goes off to the east so if i don't twist the planks, they will all be short and not run lengthwise. Ok, well if that's fine, in that case, when i get to the tub, it will all be end pieces hitting the tub, not one lone piece. What is your suggestion for this house? stick with all running N-S? for the most part, when you look into the bedroom, and into the bedroom, you're looking north. but when you look down the hall, it's east.
Best laminate and vinyl plank flooring instructional videos on the entire web!
Thank you brother!
Thanks for the tips- HVAC guy trying a floor for the first time- wish me luck
You can do it!
hadn't started my home project floor because of small details like this that can make or break the install. SUPER helpful and precise without a bunch of blah, blah, blah.... just in time....
Would've also like to see the silicone install. THANKS!!
Thank you
Thank you! I'm remodeling an RV and lack $ to pay contractor to install the plank flooring I bought, so I need to learn how to do it myself. You're video taught me how to deal with installing floor around my small tub/shower : )
You can do it!
You without a doubt have the best tips for installing vinyl flooring. I watch a lot of videos as I'm doing the install now. again, thanks, and God Bless.
Thank you!
I've done TONS of hardwood installs, but only a small handful of vinyl installs. Today I was supposed to do a small bathroom with the exact same product as this, but I chickened out because I was concerned about leaving that "floating floor gap" against the tub. Didn't know if it was safe to make it tighter. But... Thanks for giving me more confidence! It's very small room and there WILL be a T-mould at the door, so now I can see what to do. Thanks!
EVERYONE INSTALLING LVP SHOULD WATCH ALL THESE VIDEOS!! Joel is my hero. Thank you so much for all your wisdom! My floors look amazing thanks to your advice.
Thank you for those kind words
Thank you answered few questions i had on this area. Be Blessed.
This is one of the best videos I've seen! Thanks for not trying to up sale anything!
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Great video decided to attempt my bathroom floor myself. Thanks for this video.
No Problem!
This video is 4 years old and still helpful I'm doing my bathroom/kitchen now and don't want a transition piece in the door and because of your video I think I have a solid plan on how to tackle it
Thanks for the great video. I'll be doing a DIY in the bathroom and this was very helpful.
You got this!
Thank you Joe. Going to start the bathrooms soon!
RUclips is a blessing. OMG hahaha this is nuts. We are doing the flooring in our basement and I was freaking out about how I will do the flooring to the tub so it looks good and this video automatically popped in my feed without even searching 😅😅
That's awesome! Glad i could help.
I've done laminate floors, tiled floor in bathrooms as well as shower walls. Being my first time using 'waterproof' vinyl up to our newly installed stand/sit shower enclosure I felt I should check out what I'm up against. Your video was the only one demonstrating what I needed to see. Thanks , you gave me some peace of mind.
Yw
Thank you so much for the video. I'm going to be doing this in my bathroom over the weekend and your technique looks very sensible!
Thank you very much I appreciate it
I really needed to see how to butt up the plank to the tub. Thank you!
You are welcome I'm glad to help
I actually watched from beginning to end!! Good instructions!!!
Thank you I appreciate your comment and I'm glad I could help
I just finished my first laminate project and your videos helped me out a lot. Thanks brother! It's also awesome that you use this platform to minister for him!
Thank you!
What is your solution for covering the expansion gap at the tub? Would a silicone caulk be acceptable or would that hinder expansion/contraction? Great video with wonderful tips and guidance. Thank you.
I'm about to add Lifeproof flooring this weekend to my house and this video helped me figure out about how to lay it at the tub thanks!!
You're welcome
I appreciate your presentation. You’re unpretentious, a regular guy, just like me. And I learned something. Thanx!
Yw. Thx for the comment
I installed vinyl plank throughout my home, it's one of the greatest home products out there and is easy to lay. Just a suggestion if you can afford it get the thicker mil, it's worth the extra money.
I agree.
I wish everyone was as diligent as you. Taking the extra time to make it right is lost on so many.
Excellent! Installing vinyl plank flooring for the first time in four rooms which include the bathroom, kitchen and hallway. Add in a brick fireplace. ALL of your videos have been very helpful! Thank you.
YW
Hi how I'm about to put vinal plank flooring in my hallway and hallway bathroom what you just showed me is very helpful to me sir thank you.
Yw
I like the cheater board method and the super glue trick.. I will be installing waterproof flooring soon. Thanks, nice video! I learned something new!
Thanks and glad to help!
Great advice! I’m a 24 year flooring guy.
Thanks
I recently installed LVP in the whole house it turned out great after watching many of your videos, so thank you so much for the helpful hints and guidance!! I am now disgusted with the cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom and my next project will be bathroom vanity replacements. I’d spoken with a local guy who said not to install the LVP under kitchen cabinets due to expansion/contraction… Do you have and suggestions for bathroom vanities? Can I install the full floor in the bathroom and place a vanity on top of it?
Getting ready to do vinyl laminate in the bathroom.... thanks for the tips!!!
You're welcome good luck with that project
Loved this video. Plan to check out if you can use adhesive along with vinyl flooring in bathroom for extra protection from water. thanks
Don't use adhesive use silicone
Thank You For Solving Another Problem .
Thanks your tech and tips are very useful
Excellent teaching. Very instructive.
Great description on how to. awesome brother... good job
Thanks 👍
Great Video but would be nice to see you finish it with the calk
Dang brother you are the best thanks ! You are showing me how to teach too! The bevel will work on any type of clean joint needed ,thanks Joe!
you are welcome
Just finished a vinyl floor in a bathroom except next to the tub. Thank you for showing me how to finish up.
Yw
Thanks brother. I got this problem in my near future.
Your welcome
Good job, as a Flooring installer I found nothing wrong with this method 🍻
This was a super helpful video for a newbie. Great tips no one else is providing! Amen.
Thank you
Great Vlog! Thank you. You answered my questions about vinyl vs. laminate and how to install it up against the tub plus some other tips that I didn't know about. Thanks again!
No problem!
Answered my question perfectly - how to work with the space near the tub, narrowing it to 1/8 " from 1/4", using vinyl plank. Thanks, you saved me a couple of hours!
I have watched a number of your videos. In a word, Outstanding! Getting ready to install 1200 feet of LVT,
have never done it before, and with your videos have total confidence it is within my skill set . Thank You
YW!
Great video. I like your training method
Thanks for posting!
Very helpful, I am about to lay vinyl flooring in my bathrooms for the first time as a beginner. Your videos are confidence boosters because you explain everything I feel like you're in the room with me. 👍🏿👌🏿✊🏿
Glad to help
great video, learned a lot. my construction man wants to put quarter round over the vinyl plank up
against the shower base. The planks dont meet tightly and even a 1/4 in gap. I never heard of quarter round against the tub or shower base,,,,help.
I will be installing vinyl plank in my bathroom this weekend. Thank you for helping me!
You are welcome!
just answered many questions i had for my vinyl floor to be installed in whole house
Glad to help
When you caulk around the tub.... Do you use a colored caulk to match the flooring or white to match the tub? Just want to know what LOOKS THE BEST?
Thanks, great instructional video. Going to do bathroom today. I also would have liked to see the caulking.
I will work on getting that filmed ASAP!!!
Joe thank you so much for your lessons. You have helped me so much!
Joe, we are doing LVP throughout our new house, hoping to not need any transitions. Our guest bathroom will have the planks running parallel to the tub, as in this video, but our master bath will have the planks perpendicular to the tub and to the separate shower. Would your instructions be any different, other than making sure the butt ends are aligned as perfectly as possible? Thank you.
Clear instructions
, thanks for your help.
Thank you so much Joe for all the valuable insight. I’m getting ready for my first vinyl project and I’ve been watching all your videos. I got a lot of the tools you recommended and agree these are way better than anything at the box stores. Wish me luck but with your help I know it’ll turn out great.
You got this!
Yes. It helped. Who'd have thunk! Gotta do this tomorrow!
Very informative ... Also I love your intro regarding Jesus ... Thank you!
Thank you and I hope God blesses you greatly
They say the best things in life are free. Glad I found your videos. They are free AND the Best!!!!
Thanks. If you need any help let me know. Becoming a member of Laminate university will give you access to me as a coach to help you through!
Very explanatory. Great video. Thanks
Thank you for this! I was stuck on how to finish my last row of boards.
Glad I could help!
came here to see how you finish at tub Will help me for this afternoons work!!
Glad to help!
Addressed all my questions. Thanks
Glad to help
Thank you so much for all your outstanding videos. About to do my first project, a bathroom. If I start against the bathtub working towards the door (T-joint there) do I need to do anything special against the tub, other than some silicone caulking? Can I go tight against the tub in my case?
Very great explanation! Thank u!
Glad it was helpful!
Only thing that sucks about this is it could void the floors warranty.. I had one customer complain about it . I started using 3/8 in flat or quarter round. Quality content though. Awesome you’re sharing the tricks of the trade to people. I try to help people on my Facebook and do short videos. Keep up the good work brother.
Very helpful video. Thanks
Hey, thanks so much. I'm collecting videos to watch before I attempt to do a lot of the work on my basement bath installation.
God bless you and your family, thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world. Aloha
Thank you very much I really appreciate that
Shouldn't there be a gap between the tub and flooring? It seems doing it the way you show could make it prone to buckling. I'm curious to hear your response. I have seen others use quarter round glued to the tub to hide the gap. Definitely not as clean-looking as your solution, but that would allow expansion of the floor without potential for buckling.
Thanks for such awesome videos. So if I had the T transition, could I cut that tight to the tub (1/32)?
Yes
Thankyou for giving God the glory at the beginning of your video. Great video!
Trimming and caulking around a tub is very tricky, Thanks for the video.
This is fantastic. Details on tools, grooves, connections... very detailed. Thank you!
I just finished most of my house in vinyl planks. It came out beautiful thanks to you. So many helpful tips. I had to go round a wall in the kitchen. I matched up great. I was so happy. I give you 1/2 the credit. I couldn't have done it without you. God Bless.
I am glad I could help but, you did the work! Well done ! Can you post some pics on my facebook page?
Thank you so much for making these videos. My daughter and I have been struggling and you've answered so many of our questions!
Thanks for sharing your expertise. I learned a lot. Question though...... Can I install vinyl planking over top of existing linoleum flooring? What about that metal band along the tub where the linoleum meets the tub. Can I install over top of that? Thank you sir!
Yes you can install over a vinyl floor. If that metal Edge sticks up above the floor you can cut that out. Just cut an inch back from the tub with a utility knife or an oscillating saw and then pry out that metal you will then have to fill the gap with some floor fill
Professional job. Thanks for sharing.
nice work this is how videos should be
Thank you!
Great video. Thanks for all the tips. I too would have liked to see you finish it with the chalking.
Really helpful and clear advice
2. Inch stepped base board. With matching paint would be awesome good job
Joel...you are the man! Have spent the whole morning watching your laminate install videos, so good. Quick question, I am super tempted to carry on our laminate flooring (NOT Vinyl) into our bathroom just to continue the look of the flooring from the rest of the main floor. If I was to glue or silicone each joint in the bathroom, can I get away with using this product in the bathroom? Somehow I feel that if a board or two did happen to get damaged from water after a couple of years, I could even just replace those few boards...? Sorry for the novel here lol! Take care!
Glue the joints using wood glue and use silicone around the perimeter, then install the base boards
love your videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach others. Well done!
You are so welcome!
Your videos are great! We now have a beautiful new Coremax plank floor in our kitchen. Had to get a little creative in spots but with suggestions from your vids we got it done nice and tight (where it should be)! Thanks for the info!!
Great video. I like all his videos
Thank you!!
It’s very helpful for my next project. Thanks for your tips.
Just sayin thank you. Appreciate your work. I'm always learning..
Thank you
Great Video! With your help the job just got easier
Wow...you are an incredible instructor! I love your technique! I do wish you would have shown the caulk along the tub and finished product, but alas, I did learn a lot from this video and appreciate the time you took in creating it.
Very helpful - used the info on an install today - and you have a great manner. Thank you!
Well, FUDGE! I just finished laying all my vinyl plank flooring and removed all the baseboard molding and door trim because my plank flooring required me to have about a 30 degree angle to get these to lock together and not leave an unsightly gap. I would have loved to have known that little red planer trick before I started this job. Although at the end of the job, I can honestly say I believe I did a much better job than hiring a professional because I'm so OCD. The ends of my LVP were against the tub but I did leave enough gap on the opposite end for expansion. The so-called professionals that removed and reinstalled my toilet put the toilet back before I was able to replace the trim, so now I have to replace the trim in two pieces because one piece will not fit the angle. That, or I will need to remove the toilet reservoir and see if I can slide a piece down behind the toilet that way.
You make it look so ez 🙈. I'm trying..wish you were here to do it. Ok.. Confidence.. I'm going planking...😆
You got this!!
Thanks for the tips! Why do you need to plane the edge of plank that's next to the tub? Can't you just push it down and lock it in place?
You do not! I only show that you can if needed.
Hi! When you are measuring your 10 boards for your cheat sheet you have tape measure start at 1 inch. Is that lined up to include male end or just the board? It is hard to tell for sure. At the other end it seems to stop at flooring edging. Like you said a fraction off x 30 boards down the line can add up to a big gap. You are amazing. I feel like I can do this now.
Only measure the face of the plank, not the locking system. You got this!!
Like what ya did, but I put a bead a 1/4 inch back from the tub with what I'm using to seal the tub just to keep the plank seated, and for extra protection.
Perfect!
Thanks for being such a great teacher. I am going to tackle installing all the LVP in my house which includes the bathroom. I will use all of your hints!
Great videos. How would you install laminate next to a sliding glass door? Thanks for the great videos!
I would leave a quarter inch Gap against the door and then put quarter round over the top of it and nail it into the gap of the floor
Great video with clear explanation and demnonstration. NIce job.
Glad to help
another question because you look like you know your stuff. My little house is like a T. the living room is long N-S. so i will run planking that way. the hall goes off to the east so if i don't twist the planks, they will all be short and not run lengthwise. Ok, well if that's fine, in that case, when i get to the tub, it will all be end pieces hitting the tub, not one lone piece. What is your suggestion for this house? stick with all running N-S? for the most part, when you look into the bedroom, and into the bedroom, you're looking north. but when you look down the hall, it's east.
Can you share a pic of a drawing on my facebook page? There is a link in the description
Great work. Could you have used a shoe molding to cover the gap as well? I know it is an extra step around the room but I think it’s a nice detail.
Sure. I would use a shoe made from pvc in the bathroom, or at least next to the tub.