Love your sense of humor and enthusiasm for our product : ) Thank you for taking the time to make the video and your continued to effort to help DIY'ers install a great looking floor! There are just a few clarifications/updates we'd like to add to make sure everyone has a great installation experience with allure. 1. You mentioned, “It can get wet and not worry about it”- Yes, you are correct, for common everyday spills aren't a big deal as long as it is installed properly. But for GripStrip products moisture and flooding can ruin the adhesive and cause failure, so one does need to exercise caution there, as it is not waterproof. 2. You also mentioned, “This floor will not expand or contract like a laminate” and “you don’t need a gap like a laminate”. Just to be very clear, NO EXPANSION SPACE IS A BIG NO NO. You need a 1/8" minimum or 1/4" optimum expansion space. 3. During your installation you are working in a different direction than what we instruct in the manual. It appears that you were slipping the “under edge”, under the “over edge”. It should be installed the other way. We instruct customers to start in a corner and work left to right. You showed placing a full plank in a new row in the middle of the seam and then installed in two directions. NOW, it can be done like that, but its much harder to do it that way if you ask us. : ) 4. I didn't hear mention of acclimation. ACCLIMATION IS KEY TO THIS PRODUCT. The planks must be acclimated in the room of installation for a minimum of 48 hours with the temperature between 65-85F (18-30C) before, during and after installation. The building’s HVAC should be turned on for at least two weeks before installation. Product should be stored horizontally in a dry area away from direct sunlight. Do not leave next to heat or cooling ducts. Leave the planks inside the cartons to insure the GripStrip remains clean. Keep dust, dirt and foreign particles from contaminating the GripStrip. Ensure that all trades have been completed to eliminate dry wall dust, paints etc. Following these steps is CRITICAL for adhesive performance during installation. Failure to follow the guidelines voids the warranty. Again, these are just a few items we thought we should add to help others who watch your video. Thanks again for sharing your experience and expertise. We appreciate your enthusiasm for our products!
This is going in my small galley kitchen this weekend... I'm a single mom and a do-it-yourself'er. Thanks for the great video, Gave me more confidence!
We installed this in our kitchen yesterday, and this video was all the instruction we needed to get started. Thank you very much for a clear introduction to working with Allure floor.
I put the Allure down in my living room over the past summer and just love it. The stuff is amazing. I can use a swifter to clean or a bucket and a wet mop.
sold me... was looking at this the other day at Home Depot... wasn't sure how to really install this... but now i'm sold and gonna get some this weekend.
I have used this product in 2 rooms and plan to do my basement this winter. I gotta say that I think this stuff is awesome. Easy installation, reasonably priced, and looks great, many grain choices at HD. Not sure who else carries it. It comes in water proof and water resistant (less $). Used waterproof in the bathroom and will use in the basement. You really cant go wrong,
Thanks for the video. I took your advice and bought the shears. It definitely made the job go easier. They cost about $25.00 but the time and aggravation they saved me from it was well worth it. For my floor I used some premixed floor leveler on some of the subfloor joints to make sure I had a smooth surface. Also, you want to watch the glue strips for little bits of wood or stone that get stuck on them.
Great instructional video, perfectly done and explained well. You describe this product better than their own commercial on the Home Depot site. Thank you for making this.
Watched your video and installed it in my kitchen. I used Cordoba 211916. It was easy to install and i was very satisfied with the look and strength. Moved the stove and refrigerator across it and had no problem. NOTE: make sure there are 8 in each box. I ended up with 8 short and was hassled trying to get my money back for them. Boxes are heavy and if they are restocked they have excess tape around boxes. Other than that I am very satisfied. Make sure you read instructions.
This a great product and easy to install. I've done it in my own place and I have also installed it in two of my rentals. Much better then laminate and it won't get damage by water like laminate and install much faster with no tools other then a cutter. I tell you, my friends and family thought it was real wood. I will be installing them all of my rentals as needed, and I have 14.
I just installed mine yesterday after watching your video. It looks awesome. My thumbs are numb from pushing the tiles together! I didn't have hardly any waste. If you use a brick pattern you can reuse the cuts. Thanks!
This is a good product & I install a lot of it. Others who are interested in installing this product may want to install it starting with the end adhesive side up instead of down to prevent the piece form picking up any unseen particles from the floor. Once you get a small particle on the adhesive & you connect the two pieces together there’s a good chance you can ruin the adhesive qualities & pieces by trying to take them apart to remove the particle. Save money & headaches.
This stuff is awesome.. Great DIY video too. I did a bathroom that was a bit more complicated with lots of corners and cuts but the tip with the shears works great
hanks so much for this video. I just finished installing the allure floor. I had no issues, it was easy, well the prp work was the hardest. The only thing was the dogs nails sometimes made some marks on it, but it rubs right out with your boot pressure, and barley see it. I have trimmed the dogs nails since.
I'm so excited to get started after seeing your you tube and reading instructions. It looks too good to be true - but I'm trusting I can do this. . It's a project in my laundry room that I am doing making use of the snowstorm isolation.
@acjclaker I installed this flooring in my house 5 years ago. Butted it right up against the wall. No expansion, no contraction despite temp swings. And he DID install it sticky side up. That dark grey part he's talking about is the sticky side, and it is facing up.
Installed Allure on main floor of our old farmhouse. It handles deflection very well. One note though; the dogs find it slippery. We had to lay mats for the 13 year old GSD as she has 'old hips' now.
Can you install allure flooring in a RV? We spend 6 months of the year below 32 F and I do not want to see it cracked or broken next spring! We have a carpet edge to be adjacent with. Can I nail the carpet on top of the allure flooring to finish the edge?
How do you get started? from which side to which and how would you know the right amount to cut out around things like door trim and ect? I have really old tile flooring in my basement and was planning on doing this does the floor have to be completely level and cleaned or can i just slap it right on over it?
One thing i notice missing from pretty much all of the comments & discussions is "polishing" the Allure floor after the install. I wanted to topcoat it with a good quality poly-acrylic sealer not just to give it a nice sheen [I won't say "shine" as I opted for a satin/matte finish], but to also protect the floor's surface. I'm sure the Allure brand polish would've worked fine, but I opted to go with a more expensive polish called "Bright 'N Easy" satin shine by Congoleum & the end result was fantastic! Bottom Line: For the price and incredible ease of install, you CANNOT go wrong with Allure. **one point though: nobody @ Home Depot informed us that when changing directions latitudinally [like going back towards the baseboard around a separating wall, for instance] you MUST have on hand the Allure Hidden Transition Strips that can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. This tip would've saved us several hours of brainstorming when faced w/ this dilemma. However, once we got them, the reverse-direction install was a breeze.
Hi. We are redoing our basement and are getting ready to lay this floor. We do not have any baseboard down yet. Would you recommend we put the baseboard on first or could we put the flooring down and put the baseboard down and on top of the flooring? And, you didn't start out by using a level and chalkline to make sure that the vinyl is applied evenly?? You just butted it right up to the baseboard??
HI thank you for the video. Do you know how to lay it on a stair? I want to put it on back enclosed porch and there is a small stair up into the kitchen. thanks!
Thanks so much--I'm about to try this myself for the first time--any suggestions for laying the floor in a bathroom? I'm a bit worried about going around the toilet! Excellent video--thank you again!
That looks great, I want to pull up the carpet and lay some type flooring this looks like what I need. Can I lay that over my concrete floor? I have have a very small living room 12X14 how cheap it the allure to in stall compared to some type of wood flooring.
Dominic, can you tell me how you recommend cleaning the floor to remove the marks made by tennis shoes, etc. Just the smudges and scuffs that come with everyday wear. I would love some advice. We installed this in our living room and LOVE IT, but am curious what YOU have done for cleaning. Thanks.
I just purchased this flooring and plan on installing in my small kitchen... I've heard of the planks popping up or the adhesive giving way..... Should additional adhesive glue be used or is the provided adhesive enough?
Thanks for the great how to video. We are Moving our small retail shop to a new location and the commercial carpet in the new location does not work for us. So we are looking at different options. Can this stuff be installed over the existing commercial carpet? Also how do you think this stuff will hold up in a retail environment?
Excellent video as usual... thanks for this one. The only thing Id reccommend (have done a few already) is to use a metal roller over the seams... they even recommend this in their instructions I believe.... as just hand pressure can leave them pulling apart even if fully locked tight w. no seam... Ive seen it happen & what a nightmare.
We plan on installing Allure very soon in our living room and adjoining hallway. Dominic, there are a couple of small steps in our hall, so I was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to do them. Since the tile, technically, should run long way down the hall, what about the steps? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. And thanks for posting the video.
Thanks for the reply. How did the floor you installed here without the spacers hold up? Im trying to avoid pulling the molding. I was just hoping to install it like you showed here.
I did this floor in my basement kitchen. So awesome. TIP: Do it the other way around. Start so that you aren't installing the planks sticky side down like in this video. Ensure the edge has the sticky side UP, makes it easier on install. Install from left to right to achieve this. Also, what would you do when you get to a stair case?!?!? I've been trying to solve this for a week!!!
@cloverct We just installed 500 sq for for $900. Tearing up the carpet and the floor prep took most of the time. Once you get going you fly through it.
He seems to have done a good job, even though it was being installed backwards from the instructions, and every other video on Allure. Rather than slipping the piece under (which I assume would tend to stick a bit, preventing good alignment with the long end), the installation should go from left to right, so you are putting a piece on top of the short glue strip. Following the instructions of putting a cut end piece as the beginning of the next row is good advice as opposed to sticking a piece in the middle to not align the seams like I saw in the video. Lastly, both the instructions and the Home Depot advisor strongly pushed the rolling. It's even suggested to rent a 100 lb roller (which I didn''t do). I only used a hand roller with lots of force to ensure good bonding t If you want to see the result of not rolling, find the video from the guy whose floor split and buckled. GREAT PRODUCT though
Yes, good video by a great guy! And you are correct, pressure is key for installing this product. You should use a hand roller directly on the joined seam to create the proper bond between the GripStrips as you attach each plank. After completion, roll the entire flooring in both directions with a 75 to 100 lb roller. Also, during his installation he was working in the wrong direction. He was slipping the “under edge”, under the “over edge”. It should be installed the other way. You start in a corner and work left to right. He showed placing a full plank in a new row in the middle of the seam and then installed in two directions. NOW, it can be done like that but its much harder to do it that way!
Is there something like this that can be used for the garage? BTW I live in Houston and humidity is really high here... Thanks for the video is really informative
Thanks for the great vid. I've been considering this type flooring to replace my icky old carpet. How has it worn? any problem with expanding or gaps or anything? Most reviews i've read have been good but a few people had issues so was wondering in your opinion about the quality. Also, does the color look the same whether its in sunlight or not?
The manufacture also recommends you take a 75 to 100lb roller over the surface when complete to make sure the joins are well sealed. Pressure sensitive adhesive requires this for a good bond.
I saw in the video that you have plywood down as your sub flooring. I have a concrete subflooring can I use plywood also? I would love to place the floor down but I would hate to walk on a cold floor everyday.
Do I need to sand down my cement floor? I pulled the carpet up and we scraped off what we could, then painted it, but there is a big crack down the middle, and other imperfections.
Hey Dom, I have to install this in a basement with concrete floor. Should I use some kind of padding? i also think the cold basement floor will not not have a good seal bewteen laminate! Your thoughts?
Dom, I am installing 600 sq. ft. of 1' x 3' Allure floor (stone look). I have a couple of marble saddles I have to trim up to and a dry well 8" x 8" grate. Also 3 round basement pole beam supports. Would you apply any glue to these cut areas? Just looking for an opinion. If so any particular adhesive?
I do have a question. I may be be installing it in a hallway and adjoining bedrooms. What is the best way to position the planks? Will they look ok if I have them going one way in the hallway and then place the bedroom planks perpendicular to them? Thanks.
My existing floor is commercial carpeting glued down. after the carpet is taken up can the Allure flooring be installed on top of the glue or does the glue need to be removed? what about laying 6mil.plastic down on the glue and then the Allure floor
Hi, do you think I can lay this over 1/2 inch cork underlayment? I have a concrete slab and want the cork for insulation (r-value). Do I need to glue down the underlayment? Thanks!!
Just a quick question i'm a little confused I will be installing this product within the next couple of weeks over my concrete, and you mentioned you can go right up against the wall, then I see you mentioned having a gap, which is the correct way, I realize this is vinyl and shouldn't expand like wood laminate?
I heard you say an expansion gap is not needed for vinyl flooring. Some resellers of the product or any flooring product say to leave a gap as walls move and settle, and can cause buckling. do you find this to be the case?
I am planning on installing this in my bathroom over the existing vinyl. My problem is there is about 1/8 inch of the old vinyl curling up on the edge near my shower. Should I cut off the curling section first for a flat surface? I will not be installing quarter round here as it is against the shower.
Just finished installing allure ceramic tile look-alike in my basement bathroom .... really easy to use, BUT trying to line up the 'grout lines' when navigating around objects like an angled shower base - BRUTAL. Would not recommend using that style unless your room is bare bones. Had I known it would be that difficult, I would have gone with a product without a symetrical pattern.
@stercaland yo...i'm a flooring contractor and have had issues with the Allure floor coming up when the glue gives away. especially if there's a thin piece that was used on one of the edges.
We used this "easy" flooring in our basement. This video as all the others leaves out the fact that you have to roll it after installation and even then the ends do not stick. They pop up at the end on most of the planks. I am not impressed and I would highly advise anyone considering this product to try something else. Mark Bisiar
@flynnfarms Instructions say to use a heat gun and slowly pull the planks apart. Then use your extra stored planks from your overage to replace the damaged ones.
I'm going to lay this on a basement floor that already has linoleum tile over the concrete, and has been sealed with Pro Clean Odor Barrier- do I still need to lay moisture barrier?
For some reason watching makes me very relaxed about tackling this project, thanks! I do have a quick question....have you ever installed floating floor laminate and if so have you noticed a difference between the 2 versus installastion?
Thank you. Oh god yes I have. It really depends on the brand. This stuff is easy no matter what. But all the caps you leave against whatever stays the same.
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Love your sense of humor and enthusiasm for our product : ) Thank you for taking the time to make the video and your continued to effort to help DIY'ers install a great looking floor! There are just a few clarifications/updates we'd like to add to make sure everyone has a great installation experience with allure.
1. You mentioned, “It can get wet and not worry about it”- Yes, you are correct, for common everyday spills aren't a big deal as long as it is installed properly. But for GripStrip products moisture and flooding can ruin the adhesive and cause failure, so one does need to exercise caution there, as it is not waterproof.
2. You also mentioned, “This floor will not expand or contract like a laminate” and “you don’t need a gap like a laminate”. Just to be very clear, NO EXPANSION SPACE IS A BIG NO NO. You need a 1/8" minimum or 1/4" optimum expansion space.
3. During your installation you are working in a different direction than what we instruct in the manual. It appears that you were slipping the “under edge”, under the “over edge”. It should be installed the other way. We instruct customers to start in a corner and work left to right. You showed placing a full plank in a new row in the middle of the seam and then installed in two directions. NOW, it can be done like that, but its much harder to do it that way if you ask us. : )
4. I didn't hear mention of acclimation. ACCLIMATION IS KEY TO THIS PRODUCT. The planks must be acclimated in the room of installation for a minimum of 48 hours with the temperature between 65-85F (18-30C) before, during and after installation. The building’s HVAC should be turned on for at least two weeks before installation. Product should be stored horizontally in a dry area away from direct sunlight. Do not leave next to heat or cooling ducts. Leave the planks inside the cartons to insure the GripStrip remains clean. Keep dust, dirt and foreign particles from contaminating the GripStrip. Ensure that all trades have been completed to eliminate dry wall dust, paints etc. Following these steps is CRITICAL for adhesive performance during installation. Failure to follow the guidelines voids the warranty.
Again, these are just a few items we thought we should add to help others who watch your video. Thanks again for sharing your experience and expertise. We appreciate your enthusiasm for our products!
finally someone who really tells how to install this kind of floor without so much wording, bad loud music, blah, blah, camera shaking, thanks.
This is going in my small galley kitchen this weekend... I'm a single mom and a do-it-yourself'er. Thanks for the great video, Gave me more confidence!
We installed this in our kitchen yesterday, and this video was all the instruction we needed to get started. Thank you very much for a clear introduction to working with Allure floor.
Putting ours in this weekend. 400 SF living room and hallway. Can't wait. Thanks for the great video. Gives us hacks the confidence we need.
I put the Allure down in my living room over the past summer and just love it. The stuff is amazing. I can use a swifter to clean or a bucket and a wet mop.
sold me... was looking at this the other day at Home Depot... wasn't sure how to really install this... but now i'm sold and gonna get some this weekend.
I have used this product in 2 rooms and plan to do my basement this winter. I gotta say that I think this stuff is awesome. Easy installation, reasonably priced, and looks great, many grain
choices at HD. Not sure who else carries it. It comes in water proof and water resistant (less $). Used waterproof in the bathroom and will use in the basement. You really cant go wrong,
After I watched this I felt great about installing my new Allure floor. Thanks for the demo and the tips, Dom! Love your videos.
Thanks for the video. I took your advice and bought the shears. It definitely made the job go easier. They cost about $25.00 but the time and aggravation they saved me from it was well worth it.
For my floor I used some premixed floor leveler on some of the subfloor joints to make sure I had a smooth surface. Also, you want to watch the glue strips for little bits of wood or stone that get stuck on them.
Did this in my sisters living room today, 2 hours, some trim by the walls and tile. looks great, super easy even if you have no experience.
Great instructional video, perfectly done and explained well. You describe this product better than their own commercial on the Home Depot site. Thank you for making this.
Watched your video and installed it in my kitchen. I used Cordoba 211916. It was easy to install and i was very satisfied with the look and strength. Moved the stove and refrigerator across it and had no problem. NOTE: make sure there are 8 in each box. I ended up with 8 short and was hassled trying to get my money back for them. Boxes are heavy and if they are restocked they have excess tape around boxes. Other than that I am very satisfied. Make sure you read instructions.
This a great product and easy to install. I've done it in my own place and I have also installed it in two of my rentals. Much better then laminate and it won't get damage by water like laminate and install much faster with no tools other then a cutter. I tell you, my friends and family thought it was real wood. I will be installing them all of my rentals as needed, and I have 14.
Thanks for the info I am installing ours today... I bought the stone looking flooring and the texture is amazing looks easy enough!!! Thanks
I just installed mine yesterday after watching your video. It looks awesome. My thumbs are numb from pushing the tiles together! I didn't have hardly any waste. If you use a brick pattern you can reuse the cuts. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. I am about to use allure in my living room and your video was a big help.
This is a good product & I install a lot of it.
Others who are interested in installing this product may want to install it starting with the end adhesive side up instead of down to prevent the piece form picking up any unseen particles from the floor.
Once you get a small particle on the adhesive & you connect the two pieces together there’s a good chance you can ruin the adhesive qualities & pieces by trying to take them apart to remove the particle.
Save money & headaches.
shouldn't you go from left to right so you lay the left side on the glued piece first? Looks great though.
You definitely should - however, the way he did it actually helped me tie in two areas.
This stuff is awesome.. Great DIY video too.
I did a bathroom that was a bit more complicated with lots of corners and cuts but the tip with the shears works great
Great clear video. 15th video I've watched and you answered my questions. Thank you!
Thanks for the video! This is really going to help for our project tomorrow!
hanks so much for this video. I just finished installing the allure floor. I had no issues, it was easy, well the prp work was the hardest. The only thing was the dogs nails sometimes made some marks on it, but it rubs right out with your boot pressure, and barley see it. I have trimmed the dogs nails since.
I'm so excited to get started after seeing your you tube and reading instructions. It looks too good to be true - but I'm trusting I can do this. . It's a project in my laundry room that I am doing making use of the snowstorm isolation.
You did an excellent job on this video! Thanks so much!
Great video and you have a good sense of humor
Great video on How to install a Allure floor. Thanks for sharing
Great video, thanks for tips. Doing my living room with this floor
How is the flooring 6 years later? I'm thinking using this but would love to hear how your's has held up. Thanks
@acjclaker I installed this flooring in my house 5 years ago. Butted it right up against the wall. No expansion, no contraction despite temp swings. And he DID install it sticky side up. That dark grey part he's talking about is the sticky side, and it is facing up.
thank you so much for this video. It has really helped!
thanks for the video! we're installing today!
THANK YOU!! so this at HOME DEPOT today and you've made my mind up for me! Really appreciate you!
Always my pleasure.
I just installed this in a kitchen today. VERY easy to work with.
I don't think I'll ever use wood laminate ever again.
Installed Allure on main floor of our old farmhouse. It handles deflection very well. One note though; the dogs find it slippery. We had to lay mats for the 13 year old GSD as she has 'old hips' now.
Can you install allure flooring in a RV? We spend 6 months of the year below 32 F and I do not want to see it cracked or broken next spring! We have a carpet edge to be adjacent with. Can I nail the carpet on top of the allure flooring to finish the edge?
How do you get started? from which side to which and how would you know the right amount to cut out around things like door trim and ect? I have really old tile flooring in my basement and was planning on doing this does the floor have to be completely level and cleaned or can i just slap it right on over it?
Hello There,
You did a great informative video. THANK YOU THANK YOU
Awesome video , thank for the tips!
great video for a newbie, looks like fun!
One thing i notice missing from pretty much all of the comments & discussions is "polishing" the Allure floor after the install. I wanted to topcoat it with a good quality poly-acrylic sealer not just to give it a nice sheen [I won't say "shine" as I opted for a satin/matte finish], but to also protect the floor's surface. I'm sure the Allure brand polish would've worked fine, but I opted to go with a more expensive polish called "Bright 'N Easy" satin shine by Congoleum & the end result was fantastic! Bottom Line: For the price and incredible ease of install, you CANNOT go wrong with Allure. **one point though: nobody @ Home Depot informed us that when changing directions latitudinally [like going back towards the baseboard around a separating wall, for instance] you MUST have on hand the Allure Hidden Transition Strips that can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. This tip would've saved us several hours of brainstorming when faced w/ this dilemma. However, once we got them, the reverse-direction install was a breeze.
It really is fantastic stuff. I was amazed on how nice it looks.
Hi. We are redoing our basement and are getting ready to lay this floor. We do not have any baseboard down yet. Would you recommend we put the baseboard on first or could we put the flooring down and put the baseboard down and on top of the flooring? And, you didn't start out by using a level and chalkline to make sure that the vinyl is applied evenly?? You just butted it right up to the baseboard??
Wow that looks easy! Thanks for the tips on cutting!
Hi thanks for the info. Did you ever notice it moving around while walking on the Allure Flooring??
Can you install the vinyl flooring over laminated flooring?Thanks
HI thank you for the video. Do you know how to lay it on a stair? I want to put it on back enclosed porch and there is a small stair up into the kitchen. thanks!
Thanks so much--I'm about to try this myself for the first time--any suggestions for laying the floor in a bathroom? I'm a bit worried about going around the toilet! Excellent video--thank you again!
That looks great, I want to pull up the carpet and lay some type flooring this looks like what I need. Can I lay that over my concrete floor? I have have a very small living room 12X14 how cheap it the allure to in stall compared to some type of wood flooring.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! Getting ready to have a new floor in the mudroom and laundry room!!!!
Dominic, can you tell me how you recommend cleaning the floor to remove the marks made by tennis shoes, etc. Just the smudges and scuffs that come with everyday wear. I would love some advice. We installed this in our living room and LOVE IT, but am curious what YOU have done for cleaning. Thanks.
I just purchased this flooring and plan on installing in my small kitchen... I've heard of the planks popping up or the adhesive giving way..... Should additional adhesive glue be used or is the provided adhesive enough?
Thanks for the great how to video. We are Moving our small retail shop to a new location and the commercial carpet in the new location does not work for us. So we are looking at different options. Can this stuff be installed over the existing commercial carpet? Also how do you think this stuff will hold up in a retail environment?
Excellent video as usual... thanks for this one. The only thing Id reccommend (have done a few already) is to use a metal roller over the seams... they even recommend this in their instructions I believe.... as just hand pressure can leave them pulling apart even if fully locked tight w. no seam... Ive seen it happen & what a nightmare.
We plan on installing Allure very soon in our living room and adjoining hallway. Dominic, there are a couple of small steps in our hall, so I was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to do them. Since the tile, technically, should run long way down the hall, what about the steps? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. And thanks for posting the video.
About to install 244 sq. ft. Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the reply. How did the floor you installed here without the spacers hold up? Im trying to avoid pulling the molding. I was just hoping to install it like you showed here.
I did this floor in my basement kitchen. So awesome.
TIP: Do it the other way around. Start so that you aren't installing the planks sticky side down like in this video. Ensure the edge has the sticky side UP, makes it easier on install. Install from left to right to achieve this.
Also, what would you do when you get to a stair case?!?!? I've been trying to solve this for a week!!!
@cloverct We just installed 500 sq for for $900. Tearing up the carpet and the floor prep took most of the time. Once you get going you fly through it.
He seems to have done a good job, even though it was being installed backwards from the instructions, and every other video on Allure. Rather than slipping the piece under (which I assume would tend to stick a bit, preventing good alignment with the long end), the installation should go from left to right, so you are putting a piece on top of the short glue strip. Following the instructions of putting a cut end piece as the beginning of the next row is good advice as opposed to sticking a piece in the middle to not align the seams like I saw in the video.
Lastly, both the instructions and the Home Depot advisor strongly pushed the rolling. It's even suggested to rent a 100 lb roller (which I didn''t do). I only used a hand roller with lots of force to ensure good bonding t If you want to see the result of not rolling, find the video from the guy whose floor split and buckled.
GREAT PRODUCT though
Yes, good video by a great guy! And you are correct, pressure is key for installing this product. You should use a hand roller directly on the joined seam to create the proper bond between the GripStrips as you attach each plank. After completion, roll the entire flooring in both directions with a 75 to 100 lb roller.
Also, during his installation he was working in the wrong direction. He was slipping the “under edge”, under the “over edge”. It should be installed the other way. You start in a corner and work left to right. He showed placing a full plank in a new row in the middle of the seam and then installed in two directions. NOW, it can be done like that but its much harder to do it that way!
allureflooring Doing it like I show "backwards" helps prevent debris from falling on top of the glue strip. Especially when walking around.
Is there something like this that can be used for the garage? BTW I live in Houston and humidity is really high here...
Thanks for the video is really informative
May I ask what the colour name that you are using is? Thanks so much for this vid!
What are ure thoughts on using a 100 lb roller on this floor thanks
Thanks for the great vid. I've been considering this type flooring to replace my icky old carpet. How has it worn? any problem with expanding or gaps or anything? Most reviews i've read have been good but a few people had issues so was wondering in your opinion about the quality. Also, does the color look the same whether its in sunlight or not?
The manufacture also recommends you take a 75 to 100lb roller over the surface when complete to make sure the joins are well sealed. Pressure sensitive adhesive requires this for a good bond.
I saw in the video that you have plywood down as your sub flooring. I have a concrete subflooring can I use plywood also? I would love to place the floor down but I would hate to walk on a cold floor everyday.
Do I need to sand down my cement floor? I pulled the carpet up and we scraped off what we could, then painted it, but there is a big crack down the middle, and other imperfections.
Hey Dom, I have to install this in a basement with concrete floor. Should I use some kind of padding? i also think the cold basement floor will not not have a good seal bewteen laminate! Your thoughts?
should I just butt it right agains the chimney and leave it, or add molding around the bottom brick work?
Dom, I am installing 600 sq. ft. of 1' x 3' Allure floor (stone look). I have a couple of marble saddles I have to trim up to and a dry well 8" x 8" grate. Also 3 round basement pole beam supports. Would you apply any glue to these cut areas? Just looking for an opinion. If so any particular adhesive?
@LokBuddha That is quarter round. It's a small trim to cover the edges up without removing the existing base trim.
nice video, any opinion on Allure Ultra?
Thank you so much. Always a pleasure.
I do have a question. I may be be installing it in a hallway and adjoining bedrooms. What is the best way to position the planks? Will they look ok if I have them going one way in the hallway and then place the bedroom planks perpendicular to them? Thanks.
would you recommend laying this over laminate? I just got new laminate last year but it was done so poorly :(
My existing floor is commercial carpeting glued down. after the carpet is taken up can the Allure flooring be installed on top of the glue or does the glue need to be removed? what about laying 6mil.plastic down on the glue and then the Allure floor
Hi, do you think I can lay this over 1/2 inch cork underlayment? I have a concrete slab and want the cork for insulation (r-value).
Do I need to glue down the underlayment? Thanks!!
No Underlayment of any kind. Will void warranty, read Do's & Don'ts
i have a cork floor , can you lay it straight on top ?
My house is on a concrete slab so if this was a flooring option would I lay a moisture barrier underlayment?
Just a quick question i'm a little confused I will be installing this product within the next couple of weeks over my concrete, and you mentioned you can go right up against the wall, then I see you mentioned having a gap, which is the correct way, I realize this is vinyl and shouldn't expand like wood laminate?
I love this flooring!!!
Installing from left to right would have been much much much easier though.
Great video. We are getting ready to do three rooms. Thanks for the tips!
Glad I could help
We already installed it in a small bathroom and love it. We did it backwards from the way you done it. Going to try it your way.
Sharon McNeill Do that and let us know which way you like it.
What underlay do you have there? I currently have magnacite underlay - would Allure work on that?
Very cool! This is good stuff to know.
I heard you say an expansion gap is not needed for vinyl flooring. Some resellers of the product or any flooring product say to leave a gap as walls move and settle, and can cause buckling. do you find this to be the case?
Can those scissors cut the allure flooring when u r at the edges?
This was helpful
I am planning on installing this in my bathroom over the existing vinyl. My problem is there is about 1/8 inch of the old vinyl curling up on the edge near my shower. Should I cut off the curling section first for a flat surface? I will not be installing quarter round here as it is against the shower.
what color flooring is that? and when you staggered the pieces i didnt see how to do that did you make cuts? i would like to do this in my bathroom
How much do you charge per ft2 looks easier than traditional laminates
Always a good idea.
Just finished installing allure ceramic tile look-alike in my basement bathroom .... really easy to use, BUT trying to line up the 'grout lines' when navigating around objects like an angled shower base - BRUTAL. Would not recommend using that style unless your room is bare bones. Had I known it would be that difficult, I would have gone with a product without a symetrical pattern.
Great video thanks!
@stercaland yo...i'm a flooring contractor and have had issues with the Allure floor coming up when the glue gives away. especially if there's a thin piece that was used on one of the edges.
We used this "easy" flooring in our basement. This video as all the others leaves out the fact that you have to roll it after installation and even then the ends do not stick. They pop up at the end on most of the planks. I am not impressed and I would highly advise anyone considering this product to try something else. Mark Bisiar
Yes it really is. And so so easy to install.
@flynnfarms Instructions say to use a heat gun and slowly pull the planks apart. Then use your extra stored planks from your overage to replace the damaged ones.
I'm going to lay this on a basement floor that already has linoleum tile over the concrete, and has been sealed with Pro Clean Odor Barrier- do I still need to lay moisture barrier?
For some reason watching makes me very relaxed about tackling this project, thanks! I do have a quick question....have you ever installed floating floor laminate and if so have you noticed a difference between the 2 versus installastion?
Thank you. Oh god yes I have. It really depends on the brand. This stuff is easy no matter what. But all the caps you leave against whatever stays the same.
Also use vinyl siding snips to cut the allure when ever doing odd cuts, it cuts it like butter. You can pick a pair up for 20.00