How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring Like a Pro
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The flooring from today’s video is simply-surfaces.com in European Grey Oak. I was an early product tester of Simply Surfaces LVP flooring. Since I installed it last year they have decided to launch a 9 inch plank version which is more consistent with the demand they see from customers. I am really happy with the final result, it's a Jeff approved product. Find it at simply-surfaces.com Cheers!
BUmmer not available up her in the great white north. Currently shopping for LVP for my basement reno in Ontario.
Happy father’s Day Jeff ! Thanks for all the wisdom ! 🍻
Looks great! Thank you!
I’m having so much trouble installing my vinyl flooring. Seems like my walls aren’t squared and they just keep opening along the installation every row opens when I love tap it. With the spacers in place.
Do you still recommend the Abatec underlayment beneath this?
This has came at just at the right time! I will be tearing out my carpets and putting down vinyl plank flooring before to long. I was feeling really intimidated, but now, even though I am still intimidated, I feel it is now possible. I ordered samples of the flooring too... this has been better than all the other videos I have watched! Thank you!👏
I had planned on putting transitions between the vinyl plank flooring in the living room, bedroom, and dining room but watching your tips has given me the confidence to install without the transitions. Thank you.
Please do more videos on mobile homes! You explain everything so well. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents.
YES PLEASE!
First time home buyer here, and so thankful you made this video. I will be installing myself because you broke it down so easily. All the companies and people make it seem "too hard" to do on your own.
Love your videos! I’ve remodeled 2 of my own homes now just by following your videos and you’ve saved and made me a lot of money! Thank you so much keep it up!!
I'm doing this in my soon to be Home Theater, and dang it all if I wasn't super-nervous until I watched this. By the end you've gone through the motions so many times that you're chuckin' tools left and right. It's those first three rows and every single gap that I have to be worried about. Thanks Man!! In fact I've ordered a sample set from these guys.
The earlier laminates were " water resistant ". If that is what was installed, as what was put in our home by the builder, you'll have those water issues. Technology has evolved and now there's waterproof. However, a floor's only as good as its installation! Thanks, Jeff for all of the great instruction on installing a solid floor!
Exactly. Dogs peed on rugs and got that junk. Stuff scratched easily too. I'll never ever put that trash down again.
Laminate bubbles and scratches... vinyl does not "bubble"
The best instructional video I've seen on RUclips...well done!
I picked up one of those bulky tapping blocks with a handle and that thing completely revolutionized my experience installing my vinyl plank. It let me get even pressure and tap ends without a mallet so I could use the other hand to keep things steady.
Also, I found a doorstop that you can put on your top hinge in like two minutes that works as a temporary solution or one that I ended up keeping because it's less noticeable than a stick coming out of your baseboard.
Thanks for starting to upload videos on mobile homes as nowadays this is all some people can afford with today's house prices 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Weve done an entire series on this mobile home :) heres a shower we did in the same place. Cheers!
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Just want to say I appreciate your channel. You've given me the confidence that I can get these projects done on my own.
Probably the BEST DIY flooring video for vinyl I’ve ever watched. Thanks!!
HOLY heart skipped a beat when he grabbed the scrap piece from the table saw while it was on. @6:04
Excellent step by step. I am building a van conversion camper
You can do it!
We did this in my daughter’s house. We did the whole main floor. This would have been good to see first, but all done, we did a great job!
Using the skill saw to level the floor: I never saw that coming :D
It worked quick for sure !
For what it's worth and I get it, you don't want to run to the HomeD to get a cheap one I would have instinctively thought of using a hand planer.
Jeff! Your videos are very informative. I’m doing a kitchen remodel in my home soon and deciding to put down LVP this has helped a ton!
Klein makes an excellent pair of knee pads. Available at Lowe’s currently.
They get worn everyday and are the best I’ve owned.
As a heavy set hvac installer, they get used and abused. Try em out.
Gotta say I’ve used lots of your videos as a guide to upgrade my home. Thx
Glad to help
Thanks for giving me the confidence to do this job myself, your awesome my guy.
Just what I needed. Thank you for making this video!!! I love how you walked through the entire process 💯
Very good timing. I want to lay my vinyl floor next week. Now I know a few more tricks. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!! Especially for 2 people that have never did this! I feel like I am ready to begin!!!
Good to note if you live in the Southwest like me and have concrete for subfloor, instead of screwing down the first row of flooring what you can do is take the huge flooring boxes the planks come in and just set them on top of the first 3 rows. Should be heavy enough
You can also just place scraps of the flooring vertically against the wall to set the gap
I knew you were in Floirda before u said it. I could see the little palm tree out the window, and said looks like one of my palms he must be in Florida! What part, we're by Disney! Great video!!!
Awesome video! I love the way you breakt things down for DIYers!
Here after watching grout videos. Is there one on refreshing grout? Just a touchup of new over old. I searched the channel but did not find one.
You're a very good teacher!
Thank you! 😃
I just watched your video on "Which Brand of Vinyl Is Best" and was wondering why you chose to not go with an under pad on the install ? I see that it has an under pad attached to the Planks here but wouldn't you need to still throw down an under pad along with the one attached to the planks ? Really enjoyed the video . Thank you .
This is what I have been waiting for. Thanks.
Skipping the smallest details can make the project longer than it should be
Come over and finish my bathroom; my 12 week old doesn’t let me. Haha. I guess we’ll watch more of your videos instead.
Dude. I have a half done bathroom. Because “kids”. Gory Father’s Day ! 🍻
Saving this video for when I install my basement flooring. Thank you!
For difficult cuts around door jambs, I make a cardboard template that I can snip with scissors. Time-consuming, but you can get a really nice fit.
In another video (vinyl comparisons) you said all vinyl needs underlayment no matter if it comes with it attached. Why no underlayment here?
Gooood question
I read that if its going on concrete to always use an underlayment. Subflooring like this doesn't require it.
Concrete has moisture to deal with. Which may explain this difference.
Its a trailer and only designed to last another 20 to 30 years. not investing in a temporary structure.
Installed these same planks in my kitchen and the leftover boxes i had did a portion of my finished basement
Reading my mind? I'm literally going out to buy today ! Thanks eh !
“It’s just - visually - not as attractive as a longer piece of wood” *cues music 😂 1:11:07
For that forever home, if you’re putting in a floating floor, make sure you install it under the door jam, eh Jeff? I’ve seen these shift around a bit and it can come away from the door over time if you just go flush.
I'm doing the same thing this weekend 😂 even looks like the same vinyl flooring.
Looking into installing vinyl tiles soon so this video came out at a great time! In a video a couple of years ago, you mentioned you should use an underlayment on most floor types for 11 or so different reasons.
What was the reason you didn't use one in this home? Cost, floor type, manufacture warranty limitation? I saw these boards have an underlayment on them already but have read that it can help with noise and other issues depending on subfloor type.
Thanks for your videos!
Okay Jeff….I’ve been working on my bathroom- if you remember, I removed the texture with Joint compound, wasn’t happy with how it turned out, began again and everything (new paint peeled off like a horror movie). I’m on track now. Flooring has been removed. I’m priming my self leveler now, will self leveler later today. I had plans to go with a vinyl sheet flooring option however, we’re very limited here in California and the ones that I’ve seen seem awfully thin. So Home Depot has that lifetime vinyl plank flooring… And I believe I can do it. This is a very small space and want to know your thoughts between sizes available to me I can go 12” x 24” or 18” x 36”… which do you feel is better for a small space… And we’re talking really small 8’ x 3 1/2’ at most. Seems to me the less seems the better also the blank says it has an underlayment already. I’m watching your video now and I noticed you’re not putting anything on your subfloor- do I need anything with my concrete?
Another great, detailed DIY video from you. Many thanks!
Hi Jeff. Wow, looks awesome. 👌. Great tips to 👍. Great channel. Thanks for sharing. Fantastic stuff. Take care.
From an appliance installers perspective, if at all possible, do the flooring under the dishwasher not to the dishwasher. If you don’t, sometimes the flooring will get caught on the feet of the dishwasher at time of removal when replacing dishwashers I’ve installed dishwashers for seven years and I always recommend the floor under the dishwasher and all of the Appliances.
A few years ago in a video you mentioned that you should still put a under-pad but I didn’t see that in this video. Any advice if we should be adding it or not if it’s already on the vinyl?
I have the same question
@@danaham2868same
@@danaham2868 I think, the under pad - may be - for areas which can get easily wet by concrete base ( in basement) where the vapors happen.
These already have it attached, but some don't
I just bought this exact same floor. I asked this question since it is for the basement, directly on the concrete and told me to AVOID putting anything underneath it.
A ausculator tool is in my opinion the best tool for cutting that flooring.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great instructions!
You said to install tongue out (part the slips in) , but I think you meant groove (part that accepts the next piece) which is how you were installing it. Maybe I have my labels mixed up.
I'm not sure if everyone knows but the thing he calls a "red bar" is also called a hive tool in the beekeeping industry if someone is looking for it.
awesome video thanks. I just installed vinyl flooring in an apartment and am wondering why you did not lay them from left to right. the joints are easier to lay ontop of each other and with a bit of a love tap with the hammer you close em up real easy. saves you lifting the whole row and clicking them in. 🙂
in my experience when you hammer them in 1 at a time you often damage the end of the boards and it becomes visible down the road.
How do you do the temp screw trick on a concert floor? I had water damage in my basement and I am thinking abut replacing the carpet with LVP.
Most people don't have a laser. You can snap a control line on the floor from one end of the room and through any adjoining room. That way you'll have a permanent line to always refer to.
but all Diyers should have a basic laser. good for so many installs!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIYyou can use the laser to establish a straight line.Then transfer it to the floor and snap a line on the floor. You'll always have a control line at any point in the installation to measure off of. Especially when you were going into the next room to see how parallel the walls are to the run you've already established. I've laid down a lot of T&G sub-floor. Even with using 8' pieces it would still "rainbow" as you put it.
What happens if you are doing it on a concrete floor how can you place the temporary screws in the beginning 12:28
@@NeelSingh-gn7gs use concrete screws.
I'm watching your videos, you are creating great content, and giving helpful advices.
But if i may, for vinyl and laminate flooring there are easier ways to mark cuttings on boards which will save you alot of precious time.
In places where you will need to cut long cuts, just add addidional row of planks (skip row where you will fit cutted planks), so you'll end up with space between wall and that next row, then use small leftover piece, to mark all the cutting lines, just put it on the wall, and draw your line pulling that small piece all the way, on your next board, and you will get a perfect fit, when you cut that plank. Same goes for doorways. This way measuring your cuts will take you just a seconds instead of minutes, and you wont leave any space for mistakes.
Also you should trim your doorway frames, and fit planks under it, for more profesional look, takes more time but it will be worth it.
Also dont leave any spaces, to fill it later, it will take much more time to fit plank to those spots later ;)
Keep up the good work.
My experience with this stuff. I put that junk down. My dogs peed on the big rug and it soaked down to the vinyl floor and the edges bubbled up. I didn't realize those critters were peeing in the room going out where the outside dog doors were located. This type of flooring scratched easily.
Should put the catv wire in the wall
big props to the editor with the math symbols during the room calculation, now I look like a maniac laughing out loud in public 😅
Gold. Pure gold. Thanks some more!
Hi, thanks the for videos. Do you need an underlay for this flooring? I remember in your previous videos you mentioned that all flooring should get underlayment even if it claims that it needs no underlayment. Thanks
I am also curious about this as well. I've been telling my dad that we need to get underlayment because of his old video, now I don't know 🙃
Try the Ridged memory foam knee pads. BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!
Thanks Geoff. Im.just about to do my en suitr 😊
Best of luck!
Sorry to revisit the question but could you please confirm for me whether underlay pad is - or is not - required when I install the vinyl plank in the basement on top of a well constructed sub-floor (plywood etc) with padding already glued on. Your video about types of vinyl was direct and clear in stating that underlay must be installed, but are you now saying it’s not needed in some cases (your trailer when you don’t plan on it lasting long)? Overall you have a great video series Jeff and several have been quite instructional and inspiring for me - recently removed bathtub and wall tile based on your advice, and I used your tip to buy the Bagster for hauling away debris.
Great channel.
Would you use Vinyl Plank on stairs? How would you cap the tread end?
I was wondering why you didn't cut the door jamb with a buzz saw, and slip it under, so that you don't have to cut to jamb? Looks better. Good video with some good tips.
I like your work, very helpful tips. Thanks
Wow is that where the term “cutting corners” comes from??
just curious why no pad was used?
great job reguardless
This is look so thin? Isn't the thicker - the better? I remember u had a video where u were choosing between different thickness of planks and settled for 6mm.
My bearded dragon watches your channel every morning with his breakfast. He really likes it lol I'm being serious though....
Do you need expansion gaps around the perimeter of the vinyl plank flooring?
Pretty sure you do, if you don’t it could buckle. Source googling stuff
48:30 explains it
I just love this channel!
How is this dude popping up in my youtube so much and I'm not even subscribed!
Curious. I was told to start in the middle of the room (find the middle point) and work outwards towards the wall. From your previous videos you always start on a wall. Is there much of a difference from having a starting point?
I like to start at the most important visual line there is on an outside wall.that way you avoid being crooked to the house and avoid finishing with slivers in important places. Cheers!
You’re supposed to use at minimum a 1/4 gap at any fixed point to allow for expansion and contraction of the LVP. Also the screw technique works great on plywood not on poured concrete floors. So not sure how you would tackle that issue.
Do you need underlayment when installing Vinyl Flooring on concrete or wood subfloor?
do you need to use an underlayment? I've seen mixed answers
17:14 I thought it was only in Quebec where you would find De Brie on jobsites.
Can you please tell the difference and show about lvp, wpc, spc flooring? Which one is the best for high-rise apartment floor
How would you do it if it was a concrete floor. Wood you screw onto cement or ....?
Just put spacers...
Great video thank you
Thanks for your amazing video. Just wanted to ask you if putting this flooring is not necessary to maintain a gap from the wall or use a spacers kit? Thanks once again
These videos are great. I'm hoping to do a DIY flooring for my sunroom in Eastern PA... is there something I should be aware of when selecting a product that can handle heat/cold very well?
Hi,
I’m looking to do my kitchen floor within the month, due to new cabinets being installed and would like to ask you a few questions.
Should I remove linoleum off entire floor before installing? Should baseboard boards be removed? Finally, should I use any type of adhesive for the floor? I’m thinking from all the research that I have done, install should be the following: demolition, repair any damage to walls, paint, install cabinets, countertops, backsplash, floor then lighting. Is this correct.
Can i install kitchen cabinets over this type of flooring. Muchos Gracias
No need for any kind of underlay or vaper barrier?
Great idea screwing the floor in place to hold it. But what about on concrete any ideas for that?
“no one’s going to sneak a peek here, of anything of value” 😂😂
I like how he throw the broken piece material on next row working area 30:00
Would you not have saved a ton of work installing those planks 90 degrees or across the width of the home, instead of the length?
Short pieces under beds and furniture will not be seen.
Would a humid climate like Vancouver be a third reason to go VP over hardwood to avoid cupping?
Hi, nice video. What's the colour of your door at the back? It looks amazing
I just saw you on a TV commercial!
That was from a project we did in Alaska. check the community posts to get a link to see the whole video. Cheers!
Hey Jeff, I'm currently preparing to install in my new store and after pulling up some old carpet I found vinyl tiles. Under the vinyl tile I found black which I believe is an adhesive placed over the cement floor. Do you think I can install the flooring over that? Id hate to try and remove it all 😫
Always the best videos
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He said he was going to show how best to put appliances in place, but I didn't see that. Did I miss that somewhere or was that left out?
Since this flooring system can be installed from either side, wouldn't it have been easier to install 3 long rows down the middle of the house to start a straight line, check dimensions to outside wall for square, laser line and block to keep straight in place, then built the rest of the rows out?
No
Can you install vinyl flooring directly unto a concrete floor, or you need a wooden base?
direct to concrete is doable. look into underlayments however to make it quieter. Cheers!