Thank you so much! Had to take care of ones at work and didn't know it was this easy!!
@GRFlooring18 күн бұрын
@@LilD1307 Our pleasure! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
@bigaarmory10020 күн бұрын
Let’s assume all slabs crack (because they do), how does a crack that develops in the slab affect the glue down flooring? Would it not cause a separation in the flooring along the crack?
@GRFlooring18 күн бұрын
@@bigaarmory100 Absolutely, and that crack will most likely shift. With a pressure sensitive installation, you'd heat up the glue, pull the lvp from the affected area. Patch/grind the crack. Then add more glue and reinstall.
@rishikwatt48327 күн бұрын
What’s with those wierd noises
@GRFlooring27 күн бұрын
@@rishikwatt483 What time in the video??
@peteverrelli5797Ай бұрын
I just had about 800 sq ft of Mohawk 5 mm loose lay plank flooring installed in my house and it is glued down. My wife and I absolutely love it. It’s so easy to keep clean and it looks great.
@GRFlooringАй бұрын
Excellent to hear!
@davidcalow4273Ай бұрын
Perfect video - thanks for keeping it short!
@GRFlooringАй бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@PHOTOCONVENTION3 ай бұрын
How about linoleum? I have a very old house, the subfloor is uneven, there's lino already on the floor but it's old, stained and scratched. I'm thinking of covering it with more lino or even peel and stick vinyl.
@k.starchild_953 ай бұрын
Following! I have the same issue and am looking into the same thing for a temporary fix until I have the money to hopefully get the issue fixed but for now would just like to have the floor look more appealing. 😭
@Rick-the-Swift2 ай бұрын
The problem with linoleum is the same thing some people like about it- it's cheap and it's soft. Always spend the extra bucks and get vinyl if you want to enjoy the floors. Just my two cents
@GRFlooringАй бұрын
Well, I assume you're talking sheet vinyl? Where it has a later of vinyl and then is paper or foam backing? Or is it actual linoleum, which is a solid material made from linseed and needs to be waxed or sealed every few years? Assuming that it's the former - as long as the existing floor is adhered well (not peeling up or coming loose) then a quick layer of floor patch, and you can go overtop. Don't use peel and stick - I have yet to find one that lasts. The stick just doesn't. ;)
@Dharmaku563 ай бұрын
Is the wear max conclearer one shade of color fits all floors or specific shade coloring? Thanks for your reply
@GRFlooringАй бұрын
One size fits all! It's clear, and the idea is to fill in the white from the scratch. Not perfect, but definitely helps minimize the look!
@stephenlnoe3 ай бұрын
Tile with area rugs is best IMO. Easy to change out rugs and never have to worry about tile and water....
@StrongLikeBullTV4 ай бұрын
So which one is which?
@GRFlooring4 ай бұрын
Good afternoon! The one that's rocking back and forth is the laminate. And the other which is conforming is the 5mm lvp.
@StrongLikeBullTV4 ай бұрын
@@GRFlooring Thank you
@GRFlooring4 ай бұрын
@@StrongLikeBullTV My pleasure, have a great day.
@StrongLikeBullTV4 ай бұрын
@@GRFlooring you too, Sire
@Zerostar3694 ай бұрын
Ive got one section of flooring that is crowned 3/8-1/2" over a 6ft span. Would this work for that level of variation?
@GRFlooring4 ай бұрын
I would ask your local store to give you a couple of planks. Then you can lay them down and see!
@jerrysegal29034 ай бұрын
3 questions.does loose lay come in lifelong pre waxed finish or do they need waxing? do they come in 28ml scratch proof wear layer. are they furniture dent proof
@GRFlooring4 ай бұрын
LVP comes completely prefinished and does not require any waxing or recoating. Unfortunately no product is truly scratch proof - while they are very durable and can handle the wear and tear of normal life. As long as the furniture has flooring protectors on the legs, there should be no issues with denting. This is for LVP - now there is a similar product called WPC, and while it is very durable, the core can be pretty soft so that very heavy furniture such as pianos can cause dents/marks.
@thurbeb6 ай бұрын
i have a not-very level at all, but somewhat flat basement im considering flooring for. i like the looselay for the fact of surface. that said, i still want to do an underlayment, for a bit of insulation and a better feel. can you recommend an underlyament and the related glue for looselay ?
@GRFlooring5 ай бұрын
The main underlays used for LVP are not really there for insulation, but more to protect an existing floor - or provide a bit of sound protection (such as in multi level buildings). If you're looking for insulation, you'd probably be wanting to look into the Dricore product, but I cannot say that we have any experience with those.
@ecstazyrm6 ай бұрын
Finally someone articulated commenting about this subject
@ericpeysar25936 ай бұрын
I love how you had a couple volunteers and not just a pro show us how its done. Thank you!!!
@brianpiersol94126 ай бұрын
Regarding humidity, is there an "ideal" time of the year to install a hardwood floor living here in Pennsylvania?
@GRFlooring6 ай бұрын
We have found that it's far more important that the hardwood be properly acclimatized to the home prior to install. The season doesn't matter as much (other than you don't want to be delivering hardwood when it's raining or extremely wet!
@jabbagna42376 ай бұрын
On a large Laminate floor do you need expansion joints ? We are looking at the Mohawk Revwood ?
@GRFlooring6 ай бұрын
Hello! Really depends on the laminate. I would suggest to read through their instructions. Many of the higher end laminates now do not need any expansion joints. We try to err on the side of fewer joints, as worst case you can add them where you need to. Just more work, but makes a better flow in the floor.
@marlonmanansala90537 ай бұрын
I have Mohawk it’s 20 yrs old and still looks new. From having so much parties it’s amazing.
@indyfosho54589 ай бұрын
Why is vinyl called luxury?
@GRFlooring8 ай бұрын
Good morning! So the industry in it's infinite wisdom uses that term to differentiate from sheet vinyl (usually incorrectly called lino). That being said, there is one manufacturer that is now calling their sheet vinyl - Luxury Sheet Vinyl, which will only add to the confusion!
@ReLair889 ай бұрын
The close ups are so close that I can't even see what I am looking at. I can't see the context.
@1SagaciousMage9 ай бұрын
Thanks humbly, I've added to myself today. Gratitude.
@GRFlooring9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-qh3ie1ec9m11 ай бұрын
Hi. When I research the Mapei Eco 810, it shows as for outdoor carpet. Is it still usable for indoor/office applications?
@GRFlooring9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately it's no longer available where we operate. Our current adhesive of choice (unless the manufacturer requires a specific glue) is Mapei 373.
@user-ov1pm9zp5w11 ай бұрын
So which one out of the three pieces on your table falls under "pure spc max". I didnt catch you mentioning it in this video, but if its none then can you atleast tell me which is closes to the one i meantioned.?
@jjf60911 ай бұрын
Can I install loose lay in the bathroom?
@GRFlooring9 ай бұрын
With glue under, certainly!
@jjf60911 ай бұрын
Great video. What's the glue you recommend? Do you recommend putting the loose lay under new kitchen cabinets before cabinet install? I'm going to install new cabinets & am trying to decide if the flooring should be installed to the wall?
@CRV1958 Жыл бұрын
can you use tis Luxury Vinyl flooring on a floor that is plywood subfloor and has Radiant heat running in the floor?
@GRFlooring9 ай бұрын
As long as the surface temperatur doesn't exceed 90F, we do quite often. Most newer systems do not exceed the 90F. With that, we install the heat system (usually Ditra Heat) and then skim coat a layer of thinset, to provide a barrier to the floor, and install the floor as normal.
@CRV19589 ай бұрын
thanks for the response@@GRFlooring
@matthampson1466 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this short video, you have allayed my fears. I have an uneven floor that can't be levelled with any kind of filler due to the nature of the adjoining rooms (long story) and I wanted some kind of wooding floor instead of carpet. Now I am confident that LVP should work for me. Brilliant, thanks guys !
@muf Жыл бұрын
Hello, Michael, I have a concrete floor that is above a an underground garage. I want to install 4mm SPC vinyl that has a foam cushion. Should I install an underlayment(1.5 mm) to insulate from the cold? Or is there a better option?
@GRFlooringАй бұрын
Nooo! Sorry, was logged into another account for a bit - so didn't see that there were comments. Never add another layer of underlay if there is one to the product. It will be too soft and especially with a click system, it will just fall apart with time. I'd get a box of the SPC, lay it out and see how the heat/cold transfers through. If the existing underlay already on the SPC isn't good enough, the only real answer is to add a layer of plywood subfloor to add thermal mass.
@estellarily1057 Жыл бұрын
Very pretty 😍
@GRFlooring9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@ayorkii Жыл бұрын
LVP stands for laminate vinyl plank?
@harrywensel8456 Жыл бұрын
Stairs and bathroom advice would be of interest to me.
@BrothaJeff Жыл бұрын
What's a more natural finish you can buy on pre finished boards? I was wanting to get solid and finish it with tung oil.
@dansmith2437 Жыл бұрын
No mention of how much further we stretch our resources using engineered wood. In solid flooring 1 board 1 piece of flooring in engineered depending on wear layer you can get 3 or more pieces of flooring out of the same board. The manufacturing of engineered wood is a very exacting labor-intensive process as opposed to strip solid flooring production. Most solid producers can manufacture in 1 day more footage than an engineered plant can make all week. Why most engineered is out of more expensive harder to produce grades and you don't normally find engineered with heavy wear layers out of 2 1/4"- 3 1/4" the plywood and labor costs are too high to compete with solid pricing.
@enterprisecreations1492 Жыл бұрын
Aren't you supposed to clean with the grain?
@Thzordz Жыл бұрын
ive never heard of anyone ripping off all the flooring just to repair 1 plank. there's a pretty standard way to replace them( even in the middle of the room) without removing any other ones.
@GRFlooringАй бұрын
There is...ish. The uniclick system allows you to change a board in the middle of the floor using a tool called a Bulldog. But it only works if you've left expansion space around the entire perimeter, doorways and l shaped rooms. Which we haven't done for many years as very few home owners want a bunch of t-molds everywhere. I haven't seen any ability to change boards if it's a droplock system without undoing the floor to a wall. If there is, I would love to see it - as it would save my crews lots of tme, effort and swearing!
@inetdanno Жыл бұрын
I am looking to do this but concerned that strip next to it would separate
@mahanhthr Жыл бұрын
You just saved me a headache. Thank you!!
@GRFlooringАй бұрын
My pleasure
@AuzziepWNAge Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am in Australia and the only renown brand of Vinyl i can find is Karndean. Is it any good? Should I get the Karndean Click Lock (Korlok) or the Looselay to glue down? Many people say the glue downs shrink and get gaps in between them. But Click ons can also have issues. I want something durable for tenants but stylish. THANKS!
@becbec4321 Жыл бұрын
Hey Bradley I have this same question... what did you go with and how did it turn out?
@AuzziepWNAge Жыл бұрын
@bec bec i ended up getting quickstep impressive ultra laminate. So far so good. Looks amazing. And is supposedly water resistant enough for the kitchen. Just cant have a puddle of water for more than 24 hours
@joelf5565 Жыл бұрын
What about the hard rigid core LVP?
@CitizenSlide Жыл бұрын
I hear a lot of installers dismissing solid wood stating that engineered wood floors have near enough the same thickness of wearable layer as solid. I’ve got a Junckers solid oak floor that needs replacing due to water damage and I’m looking at a high-end engineered oak floor that has a 6mm wear layer of high quality oak. I’ve just measured an offcut for our Junckers solid floor and the thickness between surface and tongue or groove is 10mm. That’s still a big difference (> 40%), so all floors are definitely not made equal and you should check what you’re actually comparing. And for reference, I’ve completely sanded my solid oak floor twice in the past 25 years.
@samml3836 Жыл бұрын
With a proper installation 5mm vinyl plank glued down, how strong are the seams to prevent water / liquids from seeping through vs a floating installation?
@carlfalcone213 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. My den has uneven concrete and I wasn't sure what to do. I've leveled out the significant areas but it's not perfect. Is that glue down or peel and stick?
@GRFlooring Жыл бұрын
Glue down all the way. I have never found a peel & stick that stays down.
@lyndaandmelsaranchuk2310 Жыл бұрын
can you lay the luxury vinyl plank on cement?
@GRFlooring Жыл бұрын
You certainly can.
@SteveP-vm1uc Жыл бұрын
I want to turn my attached garage into a work out room. We do not park our truck in there, but the next owner may, so what would you recommend for a nice looking alternative to the concrete floor we stare at now??
@GRFlooring Жыл бұрын
5mm LVP. Glued down - and use PL subfloor adhesive on the edge to the overhead door. One of the salespeople here have had it in theirs for the last 7 years. And every spring they use a pressure washer to clean - works great!
@SteveP-vm1uc Жыл бұрын
@@GRFlooring : Are they also parking on it?? Thank you very much for your help.
@brittanyforsman1452 Жыл бұрын
What about waterproof laminate they make now? Pergo is one of the beat products on the market, and I am really considering it for my floors.
@GRFlooring Жыл бұрын
Yeah. From we have found (and take this like everything - with a grain of salt) they say that they are waterproof. From what we have found, they do absorb water, and most then when away from the source of water will go down. The problem is that if you walk and or move furniture while it’s swollen, you have a very good chance of damaging the board. Just our two cents
@williej1312 Жыл бұрын
Well Said Young Man, Thanks!
@GRFlooring Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@hammadshabbir6505 Жыл бұрын
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@DAVIDPRETA2 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a good brand for engineered floors?
@GRFlooring Жыл бұрын
Two of the best are Mirage and Lauzon
@davet8802 жыл бұрын
Laminate and vinyl are easy to replace a board.
@hammadshabbir65052 жыл бұрын
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