Dreaded Vinyl plank repair made easy, multiple pieces

vinyl plank repair is easier than you think! In this video, we'll show you how to repair multiple pieces of vinyl plank and make your floors look as good as new.
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00:00 Demonstration of preparation for cutting vinyl planks by marking, drilling, and preventing damage to adjacent boards.
02:52 Process of repairing vinyl planks involves removing multiple pieces, manipulating the planks, and using a handy tool for shaving off a lip.
06:04 Demonstration of installing vinyl planks, including bending and tapping into position for repair.
10:00 Demonstration of repairing vinyl planks by fitting them together at an angle and modifying a channel for proper installation.
13:26 Repairing vinyl planks involves shaving off the backside, applying super glue, and joining pieces in a specific direction.

[@boblab]

Beautiful. This gives me the courage to fix a plank that has been driving me crazy.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome good luck with it. I hope it turns out well.

[@carinwells8264]

This is incredible. I was looking at tearing up an entire room just to fix one board and your video just showed me how to solve my problem in 30 minutes. You're amazing!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Well, I hope everything turns out wonderful for you

[@hugosergio7]

its great ans great video but mines lasted 4 months. it pushes against the other planks or i bubble up over time and depending on plank traffic

[@Justwatching746]

Amazing job

[@josephdillard9907]

Thank you, this video just saved me probably an entire day of work.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

That’s great, thank you for sharing that

[@katiebear]

I have 2 planks I need to replace due to slight water damage on my not even a month old floor! Gutted to say the least. I’ve watched a ton of repair videos now on how to do this without ripping up all the from the wall. Yours is easy to understand for a moderate DIYer like me. I’ve got a multi tool to make the cut. Wish me luck!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’ve got this

[@diverdave4056]

come on now Water won't hurt these tiles ! I put a one foot piece into a 5 gallon bucket of water and left it there for 4 weeks = no damage or expansion

[@katewilson1059]

😅​@@diverdave4056

[@jesusmalverde612]

Yea but with padding underneath it can cause mold. ​@@diverdave4056

[@bradb3245]

This is one of the most fascinating and instructive video's I've ever seen. I need to do similar repairs and was always wondering how it could be done. The manipulation he does to the planks looks difficult for a noob like me, but at least I can see how he's going about it. The trimming and use of Glue is very innovative.

[@tedmcnair9709]

Saved me half a day on a repair! A refrigerator gouged the floor in the middle of a kitchen only pulled three planks out and it looks like it never happened!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

That’s what I’m talking about, good job

[@mr.walston732]

This is above my pay grade, but it was fun and educational to watch. You sure are a pro at this.

[@gary8289]

Excellent video on replacing more than one board, just what i need to do, many thanks.

[@JamesBond-oe5px]

Excellent explanation cameramen also did a good job thank you 👍

[@jman71890]

I have a modular and they did a bad job at the marriage seam and it was bowing up bad. They left a 3 inch gap at the seam! This saved me so much time from ripping up half of my living room! Thank you!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome , thank you for sharing that

[@michaelferguson1625]

Great video man I'm a 30 year man in this business, I cut mine different,but like your way better,thanks for helping me make my job a little bit easier 👍

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome glad to help

[@lanemcook1]

Great job, new tricks demonstrated. My icemaker pex hose leaked under my fridge and ruined some planks in front, bowing up the seams. Will see how the repair goes.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You probably wouldn’t believe how often that happens. Icemaker lines leak very often. Good luck on your repair. I hope it turns out lovely for you.

[@djomarsuperstar]

You are the best teacher for this. Thank you.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you very much my friend. I appreciate that.

[@ksfletcher]

Thank you!! We have some buckling pieces from our flooring we installed not even a year ago and this will save our floor! 🤩

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Wonderful!

[@marklange7704]

Best video I have seen on replacing bad planks and instructions were done perfect - thank you

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You are welcome, my friend. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@omniscientgrunk]

I have watched a lot of "how to" videos on KZbin and wanted to say your video was great. I have a lot of vinyl flooring and am going to do the upstairs next (carpet is already gone). well done. I hope I never have problems but being prepared is always a good idea. Peace. John from Michigan

[@paulblarty8775]

Your video was definitely much more thorough and informative than the manufacturers repair video.. Thank you very much!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you I really appreciate that buddy

[@RichardWilson-sh3kr]

Dood! You got a new subscriber. I have several that are buckling, they got tight on a wall and are now permanently deformed. I am doing this surgery tomorrow. Very grateful that you took the time to make this video. Everyone shows how to remove and replace one not a section and this is easier to follow and more clear. Nice job.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome , I hope your repair turned out nice

[@angelpalermo7984]

Thank you, God bless you and your family. Palermo's from Chicago.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@julielundberg354]

We just had new LVP flooring laid down by family & friends. There are some big gouges in places, and this video will help know me replace those. Thank you

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀

[@mrj0hnster]

Best video for multi plank repair

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@greogesnote8507]

Great video. I thought it was impossible to repair vinyl planking. Thanks.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

It’s actually really easy to replace an appliance, don’t take long at all and if you know how to do, it is rather simply because it’s such an easy product to work with

[@johnsteier3535]

You made a great point at the end about super glue not setting up until smashed down. Good idea to use the gel super glue. Works awesome with how you just demonstrated

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@nigelc9907]

love seeing those lines that you drawed right there brother

[@jeremiahmnjohnson]

Good video. You are very skilled with the razor, thanks for video

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re quite welcome, thanks for watching. I appreciate your feedback.

[@ItsAdam12]

As a DIY Landlord just saved me hundreds from have to replace LVP tenant have messed up! Thank you

[@Daveeed429]

Thank you for this video! I used the company 50 floor to install my vinyl flooring and multiple planks in my kitchen are coming up cause they did a crap job. A lot of the planks are cracked already and pieces breaking off so I’m just gonna pull the rest of the plank off and should be good to install the new pieces after I make my modifications

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Oh man that’s awful, I hope you can make everything work out

[@RonnyPerez.]

you are going to save a lot of money on job i made. and some plank blew up and didnt know what to do. !!!!! thanks alot

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@alicepepplow]

You are definitely good at this! Thanks for the tips

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Oh, thank you ma’am, you are quite welcome

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

GREAT job Ruben. Thank you for sharing.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you,hope it helps

[@jimbob7939]

Nicely done Ruben! The Taylor power shutter helps a lot on these repairs and installing lvp in general.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I’ve got one I just didn’t use it because I didn’t think most people would have one

[@coloyikes]

absolutely GREAT I need to find that tapping block

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Here you are www.fbsb.store/product/big-tapping-block/126

[@jeffsedlick2978]

This video was a big help! Thank you !

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome thank you

[@user-zu2bw1hq7m]

Great help saved us a lot of time

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@infraled]

This gave me some good ideas to repair a laminate floor, thank you.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome, you’re welcome, glad to help

[@kennethrdotson1]

Very helpful, thank!

[@weloveups831]

Thanks your videos have been outstanding. Great demo!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome thanks buddy I hope it helps

[@jonathancowdin3775]

Love the compact circular saw, work great

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yeah, I usually hook it to my dust collection, but I was kind of rushed when I was making this video

[@johnsteier3535]

Nice job!! I watched another video you did awhile back with this same saw. Yep went out and bought me one too. I love it!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yeah, it is a super convenient little saw

[@TyphusVonElder]

Oh man, this is what I needed like 2 weeks ago. I was just removing the channels where ever and using a lot of super glue. Lmao. Good thing i got extra pieces

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@shawnmoore5621]

Just did one of them repairs the other day, I glued and Kool glided it together

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Definitely won’t go nowhere

[@YellowTreeB]

So helpful thank you!

[@IAMKIAB]

Great tutorial.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Glad it helped

[@irawendorf3692]

Thank you for this very informative!

[@xXxc4r0l1n4xXx]

THANK YOU!!

[@barryeasterling3792]

Excellent video!!! Ty!!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome, glad to help

[@bobmartin7409]

Outstanding.... Just what I needed. Thanks!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@julsrr8261]

Thank you for this video . was super helpful.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@168grhp]

Nice work!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@Kuper133]

Отличное видео! Спасибо!

[@MaelthasDivine]

Great video for teaching how to repair plank.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@jessicawinder3016]

Thanks for showing me how to replace the broken boards in my home. I watched quite a few other videos on this and you gave some very helpful tips that other people didn't share especially the drilling of the corners. I love any tips that save me from unnecessary issues 😅. My boards are all cracked basically in a straight line where the renovation company removed the tile from one side and attempted to make it even. Any ideas on how I can avoid spending thousands of dollars to rip it out and try again?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You can take out about 5 feet of your vinyl plank, flooring and feather or float the floor down from the top of the tile down to the bear floor using a floor patch make a very gradual ramp with floor patch and it will not affect your newly installed vinyl plank it will need to be about 5 feet wide therefore, it will slope slowly enough to not damage or be noticeable

[@pearson4068]

Great video. Thank you, installing some vinyl click myself today/tomorrow. Cheers!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@iamgriff]

My first time watching your channel. At the first glance, I thought it was my job-site. I use those bessy spacers, I wear pro knees, and I have DeWalt tools 😂

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😂😂 good choices

[@petemanure6552]

Have you ever tried using the thin seaming tape on your Cool glide to out under the modified tongues instead of super glue. It works really well.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes sir I have done it both ways

[@KevinMorales-ly2rq]

Thank you for such great information thank you.. 🤙

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I hope it helps

[@kissa5695]

Helpful video but not sure how I’d be able to do it with thick 12mm laminate with an underpad since I can’t bend it to fit

[@oddopops1327]

👍👍😉Thank you!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@oddopops1327]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys 👍😎

[@CarlosGomez-xo4vc]

Great video! Still not sure if I want to do it myself. Do you know anyone in jacksonville Fl that does your technique?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Afraid not, my friend

[@Onthewater763]

Please send a link for the knee pads you are using. Thanks !

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

here you are..tools4flooring.pxf.io/eKrdnO

[@croc9087]

How can I tell what I need to do to the ends? Is it always the last plank that needs to get placed or?

[@jsballeck]

Good job 👏

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@JuanRivera-jf4jz]

Thanks,I learned from U,GOD help U always awesome job 👏👍🙏

[@jeffharkleroad3290]

Question So you only shave the end edge with the female end(the tab thats flat to subfloor?)

[@Ace26161]

Is that wood board under planks?

[@dman_79]

If I have a scuff in only one plank, do I need to remove 3 like in your video or can I just remove the one? If just removing one, would the installation be the same as the final plank in your video?

[@FarmerBrad]

Is this considered angle to angle flooring?

[@MarkL-hs9bd]

Alright, I used your video and replaced 4 vinyl planks that had a deep scratch from when my son moved a steel based chair. It looks amazing. Now I do have a question just today I had to tighten up gaps in the kitchen approx. 4 foot square area looked like a jig saw puzzle crooked from movement. The floor is 8 years old not happy with vinyl. However, by the time I was able to get the area back to new looking the last row I had to replace 2 planks since no matter what I did they would not move. At the end of it all I have a gap along the length of the planks approx 1/8 inch. What can I use to fill this gap the planks are a dark oak/brown Torlay color - Avalon and of course no longer able to purchase. Lucky I had 3 boxes left over. Can you recommend a gap filler - watched a lot on KZbin but not great results by most. Regards and Thank you fro the vid again.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

The Roberts filler from Home Depot works pretty well as long as your gaps are not too wide

[@peterstanghellini393]

I have laminate planks and some of the joints swelled so I would have to remove multiple planks. I guess I can cut out a piece of flooring and take it to flooring store to see if they can match color but more importantly the locking channel needs to be comparable. I don’t know the manufacturer

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

That is a risky move, some times Flooring will be discontinued quite often. That is likely not to be able to find something to put back.

[@coloradofan7034]

Great work. I'm scared, mine is in the middle of the room. Wish you would come do it for me..

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You will be fine

[@FozzyMinotaur]

I just had repairs done on my home that’s only a year old. They glued down the pieces to the concrete. Is that going to be a problem?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

If it is a click together product, then it is definitely going to be a problem

[@eddyherrera6326]

Thank you

[@book0670]

Awesome

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@dkaroun]

A true floor MacGyver. Does it last though with people walking on it?? Regardless thank you for sharing this clever work around.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Absolutely

[@janthony1342]

We had Pergo LWP Duracraft flooring installed about 2yr ago over a cement slab. The installer did not level the cement slab in one section and the floor is bowing and beginning to split. I need to replace 2 or 3 planks. The planks are about 5 or 6 planks from the wall. Can I carefully pull up the planks from the wall until I reach the ones I wish to pull up, reinstall and replace? Or, should I cut them out the way you did? Also, how can I go about leveling a very small section of concrete? With your method how do you know when to cut the edges? Thanks

[@janthony1342]

I believe I found a leveling option. As I mentioned its a very small area. - Henry 345 1 Qt. Pre-Mixed Patch and Level. Please let me know what you think.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

If it is not far from the edge like you say, and also, you need to do some floor leveling, I probably would work from the wall over to the damaged area. That will give you plenty of room to do what kind of leveling you need and then place your planks back in

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@janthony1342 if it is gray and not white, you will be fine using it. Any of the white floor paint has a different base and it is not any good it will crack and crumble up and will not stick to your concrete.

[@janthony1342]

Thanks for all your replies. I appreciate it!

[@janthony1342]

Unfortunately after looking at this more closely, pulling up planks requires I pull up 5 or 6 rows that extend 10 or 12 feet, not too bad. The problem is, the first row has a section that extends under a baseboard hydronic heater enclosure. I would need to remove the heater top-back panel in order to lift the planks in the first row. Even doing this will not guarantee I will be able to lift the first row because noiseless element (tin) may be in the way. I think I’m back to focusing on removing three planks similar to how you did in this video. I will look at this more closely tomorrow.

[@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524]

Hey Reuben. Can you replace planks if they are starts or finishers or this trick is only for planks in the middle.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You can replace any plank anywhere

[@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524]

Drop lock and the one where you connect the small joint first ?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524 yup

[@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys thank you for Your time and Advice .

[@carpet180]

👍🏻

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@topg1084]

how much would this cost to pay some1 to fix it for me

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Probably $250-$300

[@generalrambo1516]

What is that tapping tool you are using? Not the hammer and plank piece

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

These big tapping blocks are like best that you can buy and they work for any click together product, I even use it on tongue and groove hardwood installations www.fbsb.store/product/big-tapping-block/126

[@generalrambo1516]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys thank you!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@generalrambo1516 you’re welcome buddy

[@rickspalding3047]

Utility knife? My planks are almost an inch thick

[@tylerlee1222]

Do you live close to northwestern corner of Georgia?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I am not too terribly far, there is a portion of Georgia that sticks up into Tennessee before Chattanooga that I can be there in about 50 minutes. I am about an hour and 40 minutes to Dalton Georgia.

[@HuenRahlan]

❤❤❤❤ Hi friend

[@Steviewonderwhy]

Replacing a single pieces should be a breeze?

[@lucasreuss3170]

Like to see this with a drop lock floor

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

With a drop lock, it would be easier

[@user-up7by3ws7t]

oh---my floor is the tongue and groove so that's not going to work for me! but thanks+

[@terenceharley7081]

You don’t need to glue booth ends and you actually shouldn’t be gluing the backside of that one end. The last plank you put in just tap one side of the row done a little. You then only have to cut the small side of the plank off. You then just put glue on the big side of the plank on the floor then put your new repair board in. You finish by tapping the row back until it’s reaches the end of your new board..

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@MaelthasDivine]

He just showed the world how to do it. he doesnt need some nerd giving his opinion. this is how he does it and works.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@MaelthasDivine 😂😂

[@terenceharley7081]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys Maeithas Divine that’s great if Rueben does it that way. I’ve been doing flooring for 32 years and the way I described also works and is easier

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@terenceharley7081 thank you for sharing it,much appreciated

[@toreyyoung1518]

I've been doing flooring warranty/repairs for MANY years. LVP... Laminate...EVP..... GARBAGE!!!!. When it fails,& it Will.....the manufacturer will ALWAYS, ALWAYS blame the installer even though it's CRAPPY product!!!!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I will agree there are lots of bad products out there but if people will follow the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines on how to properly install these products they will last for a long time without failure. 99% of the people do not do that so therefore, you get the manufacturers blaming the Installer because it is their fault.

[@JenniferFuchek]

I agree most/some do not follow manufacturer on the installation... however, most of the time the manufacturer has requirements that are either dang near impossible (⅛" flatness elevation in 10 feet or something - just as example) or are contradictory in care instructions (one thing says steam mop is okay so long as not "held in place over 5 minutes" but elsewhere steam mops are NOT allowed).... so even IF installed correctly by professionals and all care and concerns followed (slab flat, thoroughly swept & vacuumed, leveled where needed, 6 mil plastic laid down, proper gap left around perimeter for expansion & contraction, etc) the product can/will STILL FAIL. Then, when an inspector comes out, they will find any reason to NOT blame the sub-par product but instead put the blame on the installer. A lot of the newer LVP products are garbage but the manufacturer wants to always shift blame to anyone and everyone else so as to not hurt their bottom line (the dollar).

[@JenniferFuchek]

Also, if customer causes damage by improperly caring for the LVP floor (using Fabuloso or steam mop, for example) and inspector comes out, they can (and have) blamed installer for it instead of admitting their product did not withstand regular use and care by the customer as it should've. Inspectors always side with the company and blame the installer to negate responsibility for a crap product. I see SO many times people ask "how should I take care of or clean this floor?" and wanna use any and every product out there like it's a standard tile or sheet vinyl, when they (the mfg) SHOULD include specific care instructions on the product boxes/packaging so as to NOT cause confusion.

[@crazyleaves]

​@@JenniferFuchekWait, no Fabuloso?! Am I supposed to use Vinegar or something?

[@elisabethdow7048]

Thank you so much!! I’ve watched a number of your videos!! Quick question, does this destroy the waterproof feature, since the locking creates the seal? Thank you!!!😊

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

As long as you get it back down in place like it supposed to be you won’t have any issues

[@chestersalvester2373]

Noice

[@jeffreychance2000]

Southern boy to southern boy.,... Hopefully your sitting down...with the vin you can hit with a heat gun and fold the last piece in without glue 🤔

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😂😂

[@AscribeAndDeclare]

What did we all do before Gorilla glue!? 😆

[@toreyyoung1518]

And when your plank replacements fail, you have super glue on every surrounding board. Enjoy that repair I'm telling you this s*** is crappier than Legos. Unbuilding it is always the best way like repairs have come up over the past few years and they're stupid because you're breaking the warranty by gluing it all together. I know I'm more into guy and I have to do it too. Spend the money and put real for him in your house. Hardwood tile or sheet vinyl or carpet

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

This does not void the warranty. It is actually how the manufacturer teaches you to repair a bad plank. And if they installation is done, correct vinyl plank will last more years and years and years. The problem with vinyl plank is every handyman in the country think they can do it because they know how to click it together. There is a lot more to a professional long lasting installation than just clicking it together.

[@Anthonythesider]

Now show the vinyl repair with a 12 mil vinyl thats like concrete and has no flex ability

[@amynguy]

I am scammed to replace the entire floor!

[@idealyoulose]

Very nice 👌. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome. I hope your project turns out nice.

[@nickandnicksconstructionti9508]

KZbin makes me look so smart to my clients regarding repairing their homes …. Little do they know ;) lol