Halfway through my install.....angry, frustrated and about to give up because I was foolish enough to actually try to install floors the correct way according to the manufacture's instruction....saw this video.....he is doing everything the opposite way of the instructions, and by golly it works like a charm.
What on earth is so different from the manufacture instructions? I was taught to install like this video...logically. Never thought there was a different way. Im actually doing roughly 800 sf this weekend with vinyl for my upstairs.
@@TheAlphapuck5280 All the vinyl planks I've seen say not to screw it down since it's a floating system. I dunno if that matters or not, but that's the most obvious difference between this install vs the official instructions. I'm probably just going to screw it down.
@@GamesCoffeeCollecting remove screws after floor is in. It needs room to expand and contract and the holes will be covered by your baseboard or quarter round.
Another trick I've done and will add here: instead of using screws to hold the initial run of boards in place, just stack your boxes of flooring on the initial area you've done. This is particularly useful in a basement or other concrete floor application where using screws isn't an option :-)
@@funblog4185 Spacers? Lol, You haven't played many floors. Spacers always give. Don't matter if they're the plastic ones or using scrap pieces. Screwing to the floor is genius and the best way. The chance is of the floor budging .
Why are ppl putting thumbs down? This man takes his own resources and creates high quality informative videos. He is giving us all the knowledge he has learned over the years. Shame on you ppl who put thumbs down.
Thanks for walking me through the creation of my mother's new sewing room. This is the last step of the project which started with framing it into a basement storage room. I had basic construction and carpentry experience but had never actually done a drywall job or hung an interior door or installed the vinyl plank flooring. This project has turned out magnitudes better than it would have without your videos. Thank you so much. I have not seen my mother this excited in a long time and she is very happy despite a few imperfections (She says I am too much of a perfectionist). I have learned so much in just the last couple of weeks. Again, thank you.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for this awesome video. My husband and I were really struggling and we starting searching RUclips and your video was by far the best! We are almost done with our whole first floor and we are still saying thank God we found your video! Lol! :)
Finally, someone with a clue- I've been a carpenter and building contractor for 38 years, I'm very well versed in how to put things together ( and take them apart, lol) It's refreshing to see someone with a broad knowledge base explain things that even a novice can understand- quick, concise, and to the point- the block is a must!! I have an old asbestos siding cutter that may work, I might have to try it, otherwise skilsaw works for me but no dust would be nice, all the best!
I'll be frank, you're the effing man. Assuming it goes well...you've give me the confidence to both pour and repair my basement rough in plumbing (concrete) and do my own plank flooring. Immensely helpful videos. I've discovered the handyman within myself after years of a father who wasn't interested in such things. Thank you.
My man…I’m DIY’ing some stuff around my house. I’ve done 5 or so projects. All done based off of your videos. It’s truly amazing how broad your work is and how knowledgeable you are. Thank you Jeff!
Jeff, I don't know what I'd do without you! Well, actually, I'd have to hire a contractor, or make a freaking mess of my house! I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thank you for helping me with every project I've had to tackle on our house!
I’m the most unhandy guy ever but after watching this video I was able to lay this floor and finish an entire room! The area around the doors is the most challenging part but overall a really straightforward install! Thanks for this awesome video!!
Best tip ever about screwing down starter row. I tried without for about 20 min & was soooo frustrated with the floor moving. Remembered your tip, and changed my life! 😆
Ive been a flooring installer for about 8 years, i still find all of your videos informative and worth a watch. Some guys get stubborn when they become a "professional" and refuse to learn new things. I always enjoy picking up little details i was not aware of. At the end when you spoke about maintenance, ive never repaired lvt in that manner, do you have a link to the tool you were talking about. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!
I've been a Flooring Contractor/Installer for 20 years and I STILL want / welcome learning new techniques & things. I know what u mean about some guys not being willing to learn! I've fired many installers who thought they knew it all and refused to learn new ways to do things! They only hurt them selves! Knowledge is Power!
Totally agree. I"ve seen both handymen and professionals make mistakes because new technology comes out, but they install everything the same way, which can lead the problems. RUclips videos are very informative about new products.
You are a lifesaver! My fiance and I watched this twice and then tackled the new flooring in our home we are renovating. The other ones on RUclips aren't as helpful, they make it seem so daunting. We love your down to earth no nonsense approach. So practical. THANK YOU for making this! You taught us so much and made it so much easier to install 2,000 sq ft of flooring!
Had a nightmare installing my flooring until I found your video and followed what you did, so thanks a lot for making this video. Even 5 years after you uploaded it, it's still helping people!
I watched this video before but I forgot about it until today, I had to install vinyl floors. I kept making dents on the wall due to me having no proper tool and not knowing how to put the pieces near the wall properly. Then I watched the video again and now my wall and flooring will permanently show "Before HomeRenoVision" and "After HomeRenoVision" . Thanks so much for making my life easier.
I'm just here to thank you for doing the exact opposite of other videos I watched... I wish I saw your video first because I probably would have been sweating and swearing a lot less!!! Putting the ends together first and then the long seams... freaking brilliant!!!!! I no longer needed to hammer every three seconds to try to line up one end... while unlining up the other end!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Seriously!
I wanted to reach out and say thank you for your videos. My husband and I recently went through a basement flood, we did our research, and thought that it would take about $40,000 to remodel the 1200 sq ft basement including bathroom. Unfortunately, this was wrong and now we are having to take on many "projects" including flooring, wall insulation, the removal of tiny basement windows, and painting. We are also going to get everything ready for the plumber (knocking out the foundation floor) for the new bathroom layout. All of this with you help. So from South Dakota, thank you!
3 of my neighbors should have watched this video. 7 months of non-stop table saws, hammering and nailguns, I could have done the entire nearby 300 room resort in that time. Very well explained.
i knew the moment i seen those shoes with the grass stains and doing home remodeling that this guy knows what hes doing and its going to turn out perfect!
I’ve been doing tile in 1+ million dollar homes and have really enjoyed your videos. Recently my brother asked me to come install some of this cork LVT in his house. I told him that I have never installed it before but I have done a lot of hardwood. His wife laughed and said he doesn’t care because he knows I will pay attention to detail. So I turned to your videos to get some great pointers 👍 I will be working on slab on grade so instead of screwing it down after setting the first 3-4 rows,I am planning on taking the full boxes of lvt and weighing it down. But periodically checking on my squareness. Thank you for your helpful videos.
Best video I have seen as it shows detailed planking: the taping in place, from the far corner to the new joint, and laying it first butt in tight, then lowering on TOP of the previous lip.
Thanks so much for this video! Just spent 7 hours yesterday installing vinyl plank in my basement yesterday and your tricks (especially screwing it in to begin with) were very helpful!
Way to go Chloe, I would love to see some pics if you would send them to us. Cheers! We could post your success on Instagram to encourage the whole world.
Cheers Julie, Looking forward to hearing from you with any questions you might have, Please ask them on the new video releases so I will be sure to see them and answer. Cheers!
@@owentimo Take a scab of flooring in multiple places and drill through them right into the floor. screw it in place. when you're done remove and install the real planks.
there are always "expert a holes" that no one can do a better job than they can. most of them dont know the difference between a nail and screw. This guy does an excellent job and has the know how experience. Those thumbs down folks are wanta bes. Thanks HRV DIY for all your help and advice, j
Thank you john! This is what you get from the web! The world has more cras bullies in it than anyone could imagine. You need a ton of self confidence to put yourself out there or they will eat you up!
One thing I didn’t see mentioned in this video that from a designers perspective is very important, pulling flooring boards from different boxes for dye lot variations. As well as planning out a random pattern with boards as they repeat only a small number of “pictured” wood in any given box. The boxes are loaded randomly and have more of one plank than another and can be noticeable when laid down to close to the same board. I think most people don’t really think about this when there’re DIYing a project. Same goes for natural stone tile. Especially from big box stores. Otherwise, I learned a lot from your video. Cheers
i love your tapping block. i hadn’t heard about the rib spreader so thanks for mentioning that exists. when you cut with a utility knife, flip the board over and lift. works like a charm on the flooring i got even for pretty short pieces (4 in).
I'm trying to do an installation in a tiny 4x8 room and I've been watching several videos to see if anybody will cover the things that have me stuck and unfortunately I haven't seen anything. But I just had to tell you that you're tapping block idea is genius! I don't want to go buy a tapping block because this is just a one-time quick situation for me. I got my vinyl planks for free and that's why I'm going with this type of flooring. Oh I was thinking of ways I can substitute the tapping block. I was going to use a piece of 2x4 or something but your idea is just genius, clever and easy so thank you for that.
@@AM-dm1pl no I wouldn't recommend it, the new vinyl flooring planks already has the underlayment built in. adding another additional layer would make the boards buckle. If you're laying the flooring over concrete I would recommend putting a thin layer of plastic vapor barrier down.
Jeff, this video was extremely helpful! My question is, what if you want to lay this plank flooring over existing floors that have a combination of wood and carpet? I would love to see you do a video where you show the instructions of removing carpet, installing plywood to meet the level of the existing hardwood floors and then installing over the entire area. I hope that made sense! I love watching your videos. I’ve learned a lot from you! 😊
I would guess that you never want to put this or any other flooring over carpet. If you have wood and don't want to remove it, remove the carpet part and shim it up with the appropriately sized plywood of water resistant board approved for flooring underlayment. DO NOT USE MDF OR PARTICLE BOARD. if any liquid gets on that stuff, you will have a mess. I would really recommend removing any existing flooring because there may be issues underneath that old flooring that are about to cause problems and you don't want to have to remove all your new flooring to fix them.
I'm getting ready to do that right now. Just pulled up the carpet in the hallway, removed nasty late 60's vinyl (hopefully!) flooring (some green, some pink!), then laid down 1/2' particleboard underlayment (you may need thinner or thicker, use a piece of the vinyl flooring your using to determine heights), and am now ready to do hallway. I will spread out from there to each adjacent room. I am going over some oak flooring in the living room that was under the carpet when I bought the house. Unfortunately, it is the only room with oak. It would cost way more to put oak in all the other rooms, and oak is pretty high maintenance, compared to the vinyl. I have a good product source ass neighbor has a flooring installation business. :)
Honestly, the best tip here is tip screw the first row down against a chalk line then remove the screws at the end. Helps immensely with tapping subsequent rows in. Also you can screw a scrap plank down when working backwards in a closet or something then remove it later.
You are the best person to explain every thing I need to know about many subjects! BUT !.....CAN NOT FIND ANYWARE HOW TO UNLOCK THE LOCKING BUTT JOINTS! Finally I called the Co. I bought it from. She had to call her installer who did not know how to without damaging. She had to call a district manager of the manufacturer …..Lift to 30 degrees then SLIDE OUT DO NOT LIFT IT WILL BREAK. I think a footnote to all your fans as I am would be sought after.... Thanx D.
HiJeff, I am based in the UK (Wales) and I love your videos. I have learned so much. You have a natural flair as a teacher and, of course, great knowledge and wide experience. Great work so thanks so much and please keep them coming.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing your tips on the installation. I loved the tip about cutting out the vent register after the installation. I have already installed this type of flooring on a concrete floor and I am about to install this same type flooring on a wood floor soon so your tips gave me a lot to look at before I start. Thanks again and I hope to see more videos soon.
I do all my work solo dolo so we shall see this video i watched once and it was helpful. 0 experience with vinyl plank ive done multiple peelnstick and hard wood. So lets see... Wish me luck
We (my employees and I) have installed thousands of sq.ft. of LVP. This is the first video where I have actually learned something. I am very curious about the floor stretching tool you talked about. Sounds like the same tool we would joke about when someone on the job accidently cut a board too short. We'd say "don't worry, I have my board stretcher in my truck"! A lot of the rookies believed there was such a tool. So, is there such a tool that spreads the floor enough to remove and replace a single piece? If so, where can I see it in action? Any videos of it in use? Good job. Cheers!
It is a rainy day today. My son and I are trying our first diy flooring. We have both watched your video several times and are referring back to it as we go. Thank you so much for shairng your knowledge and experience. I admire people who are constructive. Your video is easy to understand:)
Great videos Jeff, after watching some of your painting videos you gave me the stones to paint for the first time in the house I bought. House is only 7 years old but they didn’t treat the walls very well. Next up, vinyl floors in the living room and will also be my first time doing that. Keep the videos coming, they’re helping me do my projects
You have the best videos. I will say you are the only source that suggests the expansion gap is not there for expansion, but for maintenance. I've tried to find another source to verify, but, no luck. The space I'm covering is so small, if there were a problem, I would just replace the whole thing.
I would like to see the cutting and installing of the heating registers. The register holes in my current old flooring are really tight and I am afraid if I cut the opening in the new floor with a jug saw after I lay it down, I may not be able to get the hole big enough for the registers to fit. Good video.
Thanks for another great video, Jeff! My husband and I watched your excellent painting video yesterday. We're going to begin painting our basement newly-installed drywall today. Last week we had water in the basement, so we've revised our flooring plan from carpeting to something else. Just saw this flooring at the store and wonder if this would be okay. Part of the basement has old tile on it, and part is just concrete. (It's sort of like three rooms, but they're not walled off.) So two are tiled and one is not. Crazy, huh? The flooring we liked has not cork, but a kind of black rubber on the back. What do you think of this? We really know nothing and are at the mercy of people like you who can direct us. Thanks for any help you can give us!
Eh I have seen a few videos so far and yours I liked the most. I am putting down snap flooring in living room and daughters room and it's my first time doing this. Wish me luck.
thank you for making video, your our go to for all our renovation installs, you give those small details that others may not mention, dont ever stop making videos lol
Hello, I’m getting ready to get my floor installed and had a basic question. My planks are 5 feet long and the room wall(where I’m to start with) is 10 feet 5 inches long. How would you recommend the first row to comprise of? 2 full planks and a small plank cut 5 inches long? Or something else? Also, other videos talk about the first and the last row to be the same size, is this what you recommend as well? Thank you and know that we are big time fans of all what you do to help other DIYers..
If I am installing LVP throughout my kitchen, dining and living room, do I need transitions from room to room? It is not a great room design, but each room is compartmentalized without doors. Thanks!
I would also like to know if that can be done. I dont want to use t molding if it can be avoided. Hope we get the answer before I complete my floor. Lol
The only time you NEED moldings with LVP is when you're transitioning from the LVP to another hard-surface (I.E. hardwood, tile, etc.). Connected LVP rooms do not need transitions. You don't even need end-caps for carpet transitions. The carpet can be reinstalled directly into the LVP with either a Z-bar or latex.
So there’s no glue underneath? I would also like to know why screwing it down is better. I watched my vinyl be installed and it was different than in this video. Just curious!
We purchased Core-tec LVP and connected them end to end first for the full length of the run then placing them side to side. Didn't have to hammer each piece in place. Saved so much time and frustration.
After removing carpet, inspect steps for any needed repairs (nail holes, staple holes, etc,), repair with wood filler if needed, sand the stair treads, stain, and apply polyurethane. NOTE: When I did this a fear years ago, I realized that the stair treads and the risers were different wood and did not take stain exactly the same. Therefore, the treads and risers do not look exactly the same color. Of course, if you're doing to paint, not stain, the steps, that's another matter.
I did my bedroom with Levande Hybrid Vinyl floor boards. They have a foam backing so no need for an underlay over my concrete floor. I hads a lot of trouble at the start because planks were moving and leaving gaps. In the end I used contact adhesive on edge or ends and that enabled me to complete the room. I'm now confident enough I have just ordered 11 boxed to do my loungeroom and dining room. I used a Mitre saw and table saw for shortening or width adjustment. I bought a cheap router table for the next job.
Thanks for the video, Jeff. Very helpful trick with the screws as I left my baseboards in as well. Is this floor rigid enough to add a 1 mm acoustic underlayment? We are trying to mitigate sound transfer to the basement and were wondering if that extra layer would help?
It's a good idea to note the condition of the sub-floor while installing the vinyl planks. It you have an older building with dips in the sub-floor you might want to consider gluing down some of the floor so it doesn't separate over time.
@Farina Marcina, not true. I've seen plenty of pro's admit that they give thumbs down, and even make negative comments. It happens all the time. I've even seen the pro's be completely wrong, trying to correct someone's video. Turns out the pro's just weren't up to speed on the product. Yep, I'll bet the thumbs downs are pros.
Yeah o think that's fair. I'm a master floor installer of lvt amtico and karndean and quickstep livyn. He's doing some things wrong, but if it works and looks ok at then end a d everyone is happy. Then good luck to you all. I'd give a thumbs down for the product. It looks a pain in the arse to lay.. Quickstep livyn click lvt is a doddle as we say in the UK. You click the length in and literally just a firm pat of your hand to lock the headers together.. And he's right about prep.. Do it twice, check everything.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I have a concrete slab in my great room that I want to lay down some vinyl plank flooring. Since wood is not underneath, how can I secure it in place to keep it from moving? By the way, I REALLY appreciate your straight forward approach in demonstrating how to install flooring!!!
I'm laying vinyl plank on my concrete floor throughout my house in Florida. My problem is that I can't keep the planks from shifting apart when I tap the planks tight with the rubber mallet and block. The spacers merely shift under the baseboard gap, allowing the planks to move. I'm not getting a nice tight fit. The gaps between the planks are not really acceptable. Anyone got some tips?
Thanks. I figured I'd have to go that route. Do I then remove them after I've gone all the way across the room? I'm also not clear on the idea of the "floating" floor. If there's going to be heavy furniture all over our living room, how can the vinyl expand and contract as necessary?
el steel I do want to note that this vinly plank flooring dents easily. I just had this type of floor installed in my home two years ago (I live in humid FL, too! :)) and after the installers left, the same night, I noticed a dent right in front of the refrigerator. Ugh!! One of the workers must have swung back too hard with the mallet or hammer. They did come back and fix it though, but wasted more of my extra planks just to fix that ONE piece. If I had to do it over again, I would have opted for tile that has the same exact look. Good luck with your project! Cheers!
OMG I have watched several videos and was frustrated because no one was addressing the issue of the groove connection on both sides. Everyone was clicking away on the long side but what about the short side? Finally I watch your video, and you address this. Thank you so much!
Jeff You truly are awesome man’ So many channels do this stuff but over the years I’ve watched every video you have’ I mean this with love’ I’m so happy you rarely add music in newer videos’ 😂 The music on this drives me nuts’ I get it’s your “job” and a way to make money doing these videos but truly thank you! You have helped so many ppl be able to do things’
Halfway through my install.....angry, frustrated and about to give up because I was foolish enough to actually try to install floors the correct way according to the manufacture's instruction....saw this video.....he is doing everything the opposite way of the instructions, and by golly it works like a charm.
Hi Jim, so glad that we were able to help you out. Cheers!
Jim you sound like an elevator guy
What on earth is so different from the manufacture instructions? I was taught to install like this video...logically. Never thought there was a different way. Im actually doing roughly 800 sf this weekend with vinyl for my upstairs.
@@TheAlphapuck5280 All the vinyl planks I've seen say not to screw it down since it's a floating system. I dunno if that matters or not, but that's the most obvious difference between this install vs the official instructions. I'm probably just going to screw it down.
@@GamesCoffeeCollecting remove screws after floor is in. It needs room to expand and contract and the holes will be covered by your baseboard or quarter round.
Another trick I've done and will add here: instead of using screws to hold the initial run of boards in place, just stack your boxes of flooring on the initial area you've done. This is particularly useful in a basement or other concrete floor application where using screws isn't an option :-)
Genius
@@pearcy00 Or just use the spacers lol
Thank you for this tip! I’m watching this video with concrete floors and wondered how!
@@funblog4185 Spacers? Lol, You haven't played many floors. Spacers always give. Don't matter if they're the plastic ones or using scrap pieces. Screwing to the floor is genius and the best way. The chance is of the floor budging .
@@williamvice4307 yes after finishing my basement flooring I realized spacers suck. Lol.
Why are ppl putting thumbs down? This man takes his own resources and creates high quality informative videos. He is giving us all the knowledge he has learned over the years. Shame on you ppl who put thumbs down.
Preach it Brother. It would seem that I have a few contractor haters out there who are afraid I am taking their work away.
Is "thumbs down" the bad one?
i think some people just like to bitch about anything....Home Reno is the best channel out there
They probably don't like vinyl it's not against the video maker.
Some people would bitch if you hung them with a new rope!
Thanks for walking me through the creation of my mother's new sewing room. This is the last step of the project which started with framing it into a basement storage room. I had basic construction and carpentry experience but had never actually done a drywall job or hung an interior door or installed the vinyl plank flooring. This project has turned out magnitudes better than it would have without your videos. Thank you so much. I have not seen my mother this excited in a long time and she is very happy despite a few imperfections (She says I am too much of a perfectionist). I have learned so much in just the last couple of weeks. Again, thank you.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for this awesome video. My husband and I were really struggling and we starting searching RUclips and your video was by far the best! We are almost done with our whole first floor and we are still saying thank God we found your video! Lol! :)
Finally, someone with a clue- I've been a carpenter and building contractor for 38 years, I'm very well versed in how to put things together ( and take them apart, lol) It's refreshing to see someone with a broad knowledge base explain things that even a novice can understand- quick, concise, and to the point- the block is a must!! I have an old asbestos siding cutter that may work, I might have to try it, otherwise skilsaw works for me but no dust would be nice, all the best!
Can you cut this stuff with a miter saw? I may try that.
@@davidmckinney8362yes you can
I'll be frank, you're the effing man. Assuming it goes well...you've give me the confidence to both pour and repair my basement rough in plumbing (concrete) and do my own plank flooring. Immensely helpful videos. I've discovered the handyman within myself after years of a father who wasn't interested in such things. Thank you.
My man…I’m DIY’ing some stuff around my house. I’ve done 5 or so projects. All done based off of your videos. It’s truly amazing how broad your work is and how knowledgeable you are. Thank you Jeff!
Jeff, I don't know what I'd do without you! Well, actually, I'd have to hire a contractor, or make a freaking mess of my house! I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thank you for helping me with every project I've had to tackle on our house!
I’m the most unhandy guy ever but after watching this video I was able to lay this floor and finish an entire room! The area around the doors is the most challenging part but overall a really straightforward install! Thanks for this awesome video!!
Best tip ever about screwing down starter row. I tried without for about 20 min & was soooo frustrated with the floor moving. Remembered your tip, and changed my life! 😆
Well done Lisa. Cheers!
Ive been a flooring installer for about 8 years, i still find all of your videos informative and worth a watch. Some guys get stubborn when they become a "professional" and refuse to learn new things. I always enjoy picking up little details i was not aware of. At the end when you spoke about maintenance, ive never repaired lvt in that manner, do you have a link to the tool you were talking about. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!
I've been a Flooring Contractor/Installer for 20 years and I STILL want / welcome learning new techniques & things. I know what u mean about some guys not being willing to learn! I've fired many installers who thought they knew it all and refused to learn new ways to do things! They only hurt them selves! Knowledge is Power!
Good for you, Michael Fox and Jones! Glad to know there are installers like you around!
Totally agree. I"ve seen both handymen and professionals make mistakes because new technology comes out, but they install everything the same way, which can lead the problems. RUclips videos are very informative about new products.
People go thumbs down simply because they aren’t intelligent enough to follow his very clear instructions!
a few contractors not too happy that I am educating folks as well. Cheers!
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You are a lifesaver! My fiance and I watched this twice and then tackled the new flooring in our home we are renovating. The other ones on RUclips aren't as helpful, they make it seem so daunting. We love your down to earth no nonsense approach. So practical. THANK YOU for making this! You taught us so much and made it so much easier to install 2,000 sq ft of flooring!
Thank you sir, ALMOST bought a tapping block till I saw this video. USING A SCRAP PIECE as a TAPPING BLOCK IS GENIUS!!!!
I agree with that but what tool could be substituted for the thing (when at the last plank in the row) to tap the plank into the short groove.
Had a nightmare installing my flooring until I found your video and followed what you did, so thanks a lot for making this video.
Even 5 years after you uploaded it, it's still helping people!
Excellent video. I've installed a few thousand sq ft of flooring over the years and I learned a lot watching this. Thanks a bunch!
Glad to help. Cheers!
Wow, great tip about marking the floor openings and then coming back to cut the hole when finished. Lots of great advice here and I appreciate it!
I watched this video before but I forgot about it until today, I had to install vinyl floors. I kept making dents on the wall due to me having no proper tool and not knowing how to put the pieces near the wall properly. Then I watched the video again and now my wall and flooring will permanently show "Before HomeRenoVision" and "After HomeRenoVision" . Thanks so much for making my life easier.
I'm just here to thank you for doing the exact opposite of other videos I watched... I wish I saw your video first because I probably would have been sweating and swearing a lot less!!! Putting the ends together first and then the long seams... freaking brilliant!!!!! I no longer needed to hammer every three seconds to try to line up one end... while unlining up the other end!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Seriously!
I wanted to reach out and say thank you for your videos. My husband and I recently went through a basement flood, we did our research, and thought that it would take about $40,000 to remodel the 1200 sq ft basement including bathroom. Unfortunately, this was wrong and now we are having to take on many "projects" including flooring, wall insulation, the removal of tiny basement windows, and painting. We are also going to get everything ready for the plumber (knocking out the foundation floor) for the new bathroom layout. All of this with you help. So from South Dakota, thank you!
3 of my neighbors should have watched this video. 7 months of non-stop table saws, hammering and nailguns, I could have done the entire nearby 300 room resort in that time. Very well explained.
Table Saw, hammering and nail guns are tools used for installing REAL WOOD floors, not Vinyl Plank. Might want to watch the video again.
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i knew the moment i seen those shoes with the grass stains and doing home remodeling that this guy knows what hes doing and its going to turn out perfect!
I am an electrician and like watching these videos to see all the stages of the job that I always miss on a project. Thanks
Cheers, Glad to have you with us!
Same. I do rough electrical and lately I've been remodeling and the houses I work in are absolutely stunning.
I’ve been doing tile in 1+ million dollar homes and have really enjoyed your videos.
Recently my brother asked me to come install some of this cork LVT in his house. I told him that I have never installed it before but I have done a lot of hardwood.
His wife laughed and said he doesn’t care because he knows I will pay attention to detail.
So I turned to your videos to get some great pointers 👍
I will be working on slab on grade so instead of screwing it down after setting the first 3-4 rows,I am planning on taking the full boxes of lvt and weighing it down. But periodically checking on my squareness.
Thank you for your helpful videos.
That works as well. Cheers! Glad to be of some help!
Best video I have seen as it shows detailed planking: the taping in place, from the far corner to the new joint, and laying it first butt in tight, then lowering on TOP of the previous lip.
Cheers!
Do you have a video on finishing the room, (last piece)and going through doorways?
Thanks for watching this vid! If you want to see how this kitchen renovation turns out then follow this link.
ruclips.net/video/ktstUqt21vM/видео.html
Home RenoVision DIY I am thinking about installing my own flooring to sell my home. I am wondering why you cut certain pieces?
Home RenoVision DIY how do you recommend to cut the LVP lengthwise?
Have you ever applied this product on stairs? If so, how did it work?
Can the flooring be installed on a cement floor
How u fig how many box u need bud just length times width like find square of room and add a box
Thanks so much for this video! Just spent 7 hours yesterday installing vinyl plank in my basement yesterday and your tricks (especially screwing it in to begin with) were very helpful!
Way to go Chloe, I would love to see some pics if you would send them to us. Cheers! We could post your success on Instagram to encourage the whole world.
In love your videos. We are about to start a DIY rehab project, and so my entire family is watching your instructions. Thank you for such detail.
Cheers Julie, Looking forward to hearing from you with any questions you might have, Please ask them on the new video releases so I will be sure to see them and answer. Cheers!
I love installing the screws for the first run. When done take them out. Rocket science. Great video.
how would I do it with my concrete slab basement floor?
@@owentimo Take a scab of flooring in multiple places and drill through them right into the floor. screw it in place. when you're done remove and install the real planks.
there are always "expert a holes" that no one can do a better job than they can. most of them dont know the difference between a nail and screw. This guy does an excellent job and has the know how experience. Those thumbs down folks are wanta bes. Thanks HRV DIY for all your help and advice, j
Thank you john! This is what you get from the web! The world has more cras bullies in it than anyone could imagine. You need a ton of self confidence to put yourself out there or they will eat you up!
One thing I didn’t see mentioned in this video that from a designers perspective is very important, pulling flooring boards from different boxes for dye lot variations. As well as planning out a random pattern with boards as they repeat only a small number of “pictured” wood in any given box. The boxes are loaded randomly and have more of one plank than another and can be noticeable when laid down to close to the same board. I think most people don’t really think about this when there’re DIYing a project. Same goes for natural stone tile. Especially from big box stores. Otherwise, I learned a lot from your video. Cheers
i love your tapping block. i hadn’t heard about the rib spreader so thanks for mentioning that exists. when you cut with a utility knife, flip the board over and lift. works like a charm on the flooring i got even for pretty short pieces (4 in).
I'm trying to do an installation in a tiny 4x8 room and I've been watching several videos to see if anybody will cover the things that have me stuck and unfortunately I haven't seen anything. But I just had to tell you that you're tapping block idea is genius! I don't want to go buy a tapping block because this is just a one-time quick situation for me. I got my vinyl planks for free and that's why I'm going with this type of flooring. Oh I was thinking of ways I can substitute the tapping block. I was going to use a piece of 2x4 or something but your idea is just genius, clever and easy so thank you for that.
I add a thin foam underlayment, it helps if there's any imperfections on the floor.
Can you add the underlayment if the vinyl already has an attached foam pad?
@@AM-dm1pl no I wouldn't recommend it, the new vinyl flooring planks already has the underlayment built in. adding another additional layer would make the boards buckle. If you're laying the flooring over concrete I would recommend putting a thin layer of plastic vapor barrier down.
@@AM-dm1pl roofing paper works just as well as a moisture barrier and doesn't cost an arm and a leg
Jeff, this video was extremely helpful! My question is, what if you want to lay this plank flooring over existing floors that have a combination of wood and carpet? I would love to see you do a video where you show the instructions of removing carpet, installing plywood to meet the level of the existing hardwood floors and then installing over the entire area. I hope that made sense! I love watching your videos. I’ve learned a lot from you! 😊
I would guess that you never want to put this or any other flooring over carpet. If you have wood and don't want to remove it, remove the carpet part and shim it up with the appropriately sized plywood of water resistant board approved for flooring underlayment. DO NOT USE MDF OR PARTICLE BOARD. if any liquid gets on that stuff, you will have a mess. I would really recommend removing any existing flooring because there may be issues underneath that old flooring that are about to cause problems and you don't want to have to remove all your new flooring to fix them.
I'm getting ready to do that right now. Just pulled up the carpet in the hallway, removed nasty late 60's vinyl (hopefully!) flooring (some green, some pink!), then laid down 1/2' particleboard underlayment (you may need thinner or thicker, use a piece of the vinyl flooring your using to determine heights), and am now ready to do hallway. I will spread out from there to each adjacent room. I am going over some oak flooring in the living room that was under the carpet when I bought the house. Unfortunately, it is the only room with oak. It would cost way more to put oak in all the other rooms, and oak is pretty high maintenance, compared to the vinyl. I have a good product source ass neighbor has a flooring installation business. :)
Black eye guy, my favorite handyman!
Cheers to the reference.
You have created the best resources to help people learn the best techniques and become successful in their projects. Thank you!
Thanks dude, unlike most hosts on youtube I enjoyed listing to you and your direct approach.
I really like the way you take time and cover every step to help others learn, Thanks!
Honestly, the best tip here is tip screw the first row down against a chalk line then remove the screws at the end. Helps immensely with tapping subsequent rows in. Also you can screw a scrap plank down when working backwards in a closet or something then remove it later.
I'm installing Torlys in my renovated Airstream. Your video is very informative....should have it done tomorrow.
Cheers , would love to see the finished pics!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 8 months later... crickets. lol
You are the best person to explain every thing I need to know about many subjects! BUT !.....CAN NOT FIND ANYWARE HOW TO UNLOCK THE LOCKING BUTT JOINTS! Finally I called the Co. I bought it from. She had to call her installer who did not know how to without damaging. She had to call a district manager of the manufacturer …..Lift to 30 degrees then SLIDE OUT DO NOT LIFT IT WILL BREAK. I think a footnote to all your fans as I am would be sought after.... Thanx D.
not every floor has that ability. Best to check before purchasing.
IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE
Thanks for posting this video. I'm building a tiny house and am always relieved when I see that you have a video on my next project.
And remember, if the ladies don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
LOVE the Red Green reference!
My woodworking teacher told me the same thing...
It should say if the ladies don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handysome.
Keep your stick on the ice.
I can change. If I have to. I guess.
Heeeey.. you're the bathroom tile guy, too! Love your videos.. thank you!
One of the clearest simple to follow Videos I have seen, thank you.
Thank you Chris. Cheers!
HiJeff, I am based in the UK (Wales) and I love your videos. I have learned so much. You have a natural flair as a teacher and, of course, great knowledge and wide experience. Great work so thanks so much and please keep them coming.
on the way Jeff!
Renting the flooring cutter is genius, but several other really handy items here. Thank you for the work creating and editing this.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing your tips on the installation. I loved the tip about cutting out the vent register after the installation. I have already installed this type of flooring on a concrete floor and I am about to install this same type flooring on a wood floor soon so your tips gave me a lot to look at before I start. Thanks again and I hope to see more videos soon.
on the starter rows, how did you secure it to the concrete? thanks
just use a few tapcons. Cheers!
Thank you
great tip. but put them outside the first piece, before you lay down the baseboards. don't put tapcons directly into the product.
Basement portable toilet installation!
I do all my work solo dolo so we shall see this video i watched once and it was helpful. 0 experience with vinyl plank ive done multiple peelnstick and hard wood. So lets see... Wish me luck
How did it go??
We (my employees and I) have installed thousands of sq.ft. of LVP. This is the first video where I have actually learned something. I am very curious about the floor stretching tool you talked about. Sounds like the same tool we would joke about when someone on the job accidently cut a board too short. We'd say "don't worry, I have my board stretcher in my truck"! A lot of the rookies believed there was such a tool. So, is there such a tool that spreads the floor enough to remove and replace a single piece? If so, where can I see it in action? Any videos of it in use?
Good job. Cheers!
It is a rainy day today. My son and I are trying our first diy flooring. We have both watched your video several times and are referring back to it as we go. Thank you so much for shairng your knowledge and experience. I admire people who are constructive. Your video is easy to understand:)
Great videos Jeff, after watching some of your painting videos you gave me the stones to paint for the first time in the house I bought. House is only 7 years old but they didn’t treat the walls very well. Next up, vinyl floors in the living room and will also be my first time doing that. Keep the videos coming, they’re helping me do my projects
Excellent tutorial!!! Simple and tangible advice! Thank you so much 🥰
Thanks for this, about to install a couple hundred feet of this in our remodel next week and never installed this type of flooring before.
Once again, quality vid and info! Keep up the great work
Thanks JustNel. Good to hear from you again. Cheers!
You have the best videos. I will say you are the only source that suggests the expansion gap is not there for expansion, but for maintenance. I've tried to find another source to verify, but, no luck. The space I'm covering is so small, if there were a problem, I would just replace the whole thing.
Outstanding video, you taught me how to spackle now you're teaching me how to put down a floors. Thank you for being a top mechanic.
Cheers!
Lol you are in Ottawa! Found you on youtube and I'm like "this guy make sense to me" maybe it's because you work 15 minutes away
lol ottawa here too!
I would like to see the cutting and installing of the heating registers. The register holes in my current old flooring are really tight and I am afraid if I cut the opening in the new floor with a jug saw after I lay it down, I may not be able to get the hole big enough for the registers to fit. Good video.
cut the existing holes a little larger first.This way if your floor moves while installing it you won't have a big problem after.
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Home RenoVision DIY the vent hole that's already there?
You could just get a piece of cardboard and cut it to whatever size vent hole and use it as a guide
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Thanks for another great video, Jeff! My husband and I watched your excellent painting video yesterday. We're going to begin painting our basement newly-installed drywall today. Last week we had water in the basement, so we've revised our flooring plan from carpeting to something else. Just saw this flooring at the store and wonder if this would be okay. Part of the basement has old tile on it, and part is just concrete. (It's sort of like three rooms, but they're not walled off.) So two are tiled and one is not. Crazy, huh? The flooring we liked has not cork, but a kind of black rubber on the back. What do you think of this? We really know nothing and are at the mercy of people like you who can direct us. Thanks for any help you can give us!
Eh I have seen a few videos so far and yours I liked the most. I am putting down snap flooring in living room and daughters room and it's my first time doing this. Wish me luck.
thank you for making video, your our go to for all our renovation installs, you give those small details that others may not mention, dont ever stop making videos lol
I saw how you cut the start of the rows with 1/3 and 2/3 planks after the first full plank, how does this avoid having a very small piece at the end?
I think it similar to tiling..if you end with a small piece at the end that piece will be consistent in the following rows
Hello, I’m getting ready to get my floor installed and had a basic question. My planks are 5 feet long and the room wall(where I’m to start with) is 10 feet 5 inches long. How would you recommend the first row to comprise of? 2 full planks and a small plank cut 5 inches long? Or something else? Also, other videos talk about the first and the last row to be the same size, is this what you recommend as well? Thank you and know that we are big time fans of all what you do to help other DIYers..
If I am installing LVP throughout my kitchen, dining and living room, do I need transitions from room to room? It is not a great room design, but each room is compartmentalized without doors. Thanks!
I would also like to know if that can be done. I dont want to use t molding if it can be avoided. Hope we get the answer before I complete my floor. Lol
The only time you NEED moldings with LVP is when you're transitioning from the LVP to another hard-surface (I.E. hardwood, tile, etc.). Connected LVP rooms do not need transitions. You don't even need end-caps for carpet transitions. The carpet can be reinstalled directly into the LVP with either a Z-bar or latex.
I have been remodeling my house we bought just before Covid (fixer upper) and you have been very helpful thank you!
Watching your videos I managed to turn my trashed basement into a nice and modern unit. Salute.
So there’s no glue underneath? I would also like to know why screwing it down is better. I watched my vinyl be installed and it was different than in this video. Just curious!
this guy tomuch talk i do this jobs over 15 year i never do like this is much easy how much he explane
very informative, the music I could do without!
who else is here cause the vinyl wood that you buy exceed your budget and you are seriously thinking about doing it yourself to save some bucks huh?
I did it myself and saved hundreds.
@@edgarsalinas123 Hundreds isn't a lot of savings for a floor.
You can save thousands depend how bad it floor is. But try doing carpet lol no one try to save a penny.
@Dirty Knights How is that possible? Lowes installers charge $1.49 per sf. Which would bring yours to $3725.00. You were about to get ripped off..
@Dirty Knights I had an installer at Myrtle Beach quote me $7000 for 500 sq ft. Ha!
One of the best vids I've watched so far on vinyl flooring.
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We purchased Core-tec LVP and connected them end to end first for the full length of the run then placing them side to side. Didn't have to hammer each piece in place. Saved so much time and frustration.
this particular flooring required it to be hammered to lock the joint. most quality floors do. Cheers!
This man is a god damn genius. Thank you!
the most impressive part is how long he can be on his knees or kneeling.. I took so many breaks cause of my bad knees..
get some knee pads...
Do you plan on doing any videos on converting carpet stairs to wood stairs? Any recommendations? Thanks for the vids
That all depends on the projects I work on and when Max can film. We will all find out together.
After removing carpet, inspect steps for any needed repairs (nail holes, staple holes, etc,), repair with wood filler if needed, sand the stair treads, stain, and apply polyurethane. NOTE: When I did this a fear years ago, I realized that the stair treads and the risers were different wood and did not take stain exactly the same. Therefore, the treads and risers do not look exactly the same color.
Of course, if you're doing to paint, not stain, the steps, that's another matter.
Absolutely on Point! The only video on youtube that actually makes sense and Works!!
I did my bedroom with Levande Hybrid Vinyl floor boards. They have a foam backing so no need for an underlay over my concrete floor. I hads a lot of trouble at the start because planks were moving and leaving gaps. In the end I used contact adhesive on edge or ends and that enabled me to complete the room. I'm now confident enough I have just ordered 11 boxed to do my loungeroom and dining room. I used a Mitre saw and table saw for shortening or width adjustment. I bought a cheap router table for the next job.
Any recommendations for installing over painted hardwood floors?
Thanks for the video, Jeff. Very helpful trick with the screws as I left my baseboards in as well. Is this floor rigid enough to add a 1 mm acoustic underlayment? We are trying to mitigate sound transfer to the basement and were wondering if that extra layer would help?
Sure you could. Don't forget that the cork kills sound very well too!
Thanks, I'm doing my first floor tomorrow....
best of success Tom!
So much smarter!!!! Been struggling following the manufacturer instructions. Going to use this method when I get back to it tomorrow
It's a good idea to note the condition of the sub-floor while installing the vinyl planks. It you have an older building with dips in the sub-floor you might want to consider gluing down some of the floor so it doesn't separate over time.
Thumbs down equals flooring contractors.
@Farina Marcina, not true. I've seen plenty of pro's admit that they give thumbs down, and even make negative comments. It happens all the time. I've even seen the pro's be completely wrong, trying to correct someone's video. Turns out the pro's just weren't up to speed on the product.
Yep, I'll bet the thumbs downs are pros.
I agree with you
Yeah o think that's fair.
I'm a master floor installer of lvt amtico and karndean and quickstep livyn.
He's doing some things wrong, but if it works and looks ok at then end a d everyone is happy. Then good luck to you all.
I'd give a thumbs down for the product. It looks a pain in the arse to lay..
Quickstep livyn click lvt is a doddle as we say in the UK.
You click the length in and literally just a firm pat of your hand to lock the headers together..
And he's right about prep..
Do it twice, check everything.
Can this vinyl be used in concrete flooring.
Yes. Cheers!
you need screed it first
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I have a concrete slab in my great room that I want to lay down some vinyl plank flooring. Since wood is not underneath, how can I secure it in place to keep it from moving? By the way, I REALLY appreciate your straight forward approach in demonstrating how to install flooring!!!
Whats the name of the color you use in this video. its a very nice choice!
I believe that was the cobble beach version of the product.
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Looks like cottage
You are a god send. Good practical tutorials for the everyday diyer. Cant thank u enough
This is the best video I've seen on installing vinyl plank flooring and excellent presentation style!
Could you please post a link on a rib spreader? I couldn't find anything on it. Thanks!
ruclips.net/video/jFbDVCIEesY/видео.html. The rib spreader is called the torlys bulldog. It's about $150USD. Thanks to Jeff for another great video!
@@accomplishedtheory9502 awesome, looked for this for a long time. Thanks for posting the link!
Not much information about fitting the planks around doors and other obstacles.
I'm laying vinyl plank on my concrete floor throughout my house in Florida. My problem is that I can't keep the planks from shifting apart when I tap the planks tight with the rubber mallet and block. The spacers merely shift under the baseboard gap, allowing the planks to move. I'm not getting a nice tight fit. The gaps between the planks are not really acceptable. Anyone got some tips?
install tapcon screws right through the plANK INTO THE CONCRETE. WORKS SAME AS SHOWN IN VIDEO ON WOOD. cHERRS!
Thanks. I figured I'd have to go that route. Do I then remove them after I've gone all the way across the room? I'm also not clear on the idea of the "floating" floor. If there's going to be heavy furniture all over our living room, how can the vinyl expand and contract as necessary?
yes, remove the screws afterwards and the weight of the product will keep everything square
el steel I do want to note that this vinly plank flooring dents easily. I just had this type of floor installed in my home two years ago (I live in humid FL, too! :)) and after the installers left, the same night, I noticed a dent right in front of the refrigerator. Ugh!! One of the workers must have swung back too hard with the mallet or hammer. They did come back and fix it though, but wasted more of my extra planks just to fix that ONE piece. If I had to do it over again, I would have opted for tile that has the same exact look. Good luck with your project! Cheers!
OMG I have watched several videos and was frustrated because no one was addressing the issue of the groove connection on both sides. Everyone was clicking away on the long side but what about the short side? Finally I watch your video, and you address this. Thank you so much!
Watched this 2 times over past few weeks. Finally going to put down this flooring tomorrow. Thank you for the info
Hi Aaron, we have an updated flooring vidoe that shows all the tricks for door ways and finishing if you need the help. Cheers!
Wish you were my neighbor
Drumcat Fano wish he was my husband lol
@@stefaniwilliams5481 ME TOO!!!
Good info. 👍
Thank you JB.Cheers!
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I give this video zero black eyes out of two.
Uncle’s L U M B A G O 😩😭
Jeff You truly are awesome man’ So many channels do this stuff but over the years I’ve watched every video you have’
I mean this with love’
I’m so happy you rarely add music in newer videos’ 😂 The music on this drives me nuts’
I get it’s your “job” and a way to make money doing these videos but truly thank you! You have helped so many ppl be able to do things’
That was awesome! Thank you for positing. Gonna try to install vinyl plank flooring at the cottage for my first time. Great tips!