Karndean LVP Installation

[@95thousandroses]

sorta comforting to know I'm not the only one who rode the struggle buss today.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

It happens every now and again

[@JackPliskin-i7u]

Finally! Need you to upload more, especially hard surface. Love watching.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Sorry buddy I’ve had a lot of health issues past year and a half or two years that has slowed me down

[@JackPliskin-i7u]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys No need to apologize. I hope you feel better!

[@tyranlove7189]

After watching your video for years went and got a kneeless I'm from the UK and have always used a knee kicker so it's time for a upgrade power structure next

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome , keep moving forward, my friend upward, and onward

[@atlas4428]

So when all that extra prep needs to be done do you charge by the hour? A lot of customers we have don’t want to pay what it takes to get a floor flat enough for lvp click

[@UAintCrazy]

Very nice job.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@garydecew5379]

Looks great. Where's the dust? Looks real clean.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I have a great dust collection system plus we always will run a dust mop over the jobs before we leave to make sure they are nice and clean

[@garydecew5379]

Thank you. I wish I had your team do our floors but we live in California. You guys are very professional.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@garydecew5379 thank you my friend. I know people in California depends on what part you’re in. I might be able to get you someone very professional.

[@garydecew5379]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys Thank you so much for the offer. In my case, we already hired someone. A local shop that has been in the business in the city since 1955. However, the project has been not a good experience. You keep posting the excellent work you Southern Boys do! I enjoy watching them.

[@jonathancowdin3775]

I've spent a week prepping 1800 feet before man, 2.5 days is actually really good lol

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I believe that.

[@jonathancowdin3775]

That concrete you were grinding was like bone white lol, never seen it that light before after grinding, at least not around here

[@manny1916n]

Hey Reuben have you been experiencing any issue with moisture in LVP? It’s a big issue in California and the solution there using is a plastic moisture barrier. Your thoughts on this?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes, you need a six mil plastic under all WPC. Most if not all SPC it is not required. And some of the rigid core. It is not required as in this product. Best just to check with each manufacture that you install and see if it is required for that particular product.

[@user-hy8oh1cy3q]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys im here in california and its standard here to lay down 6mil plastic underneath all floating flooring with pre attached pad. Either wpc or spc or laminate. At least in the bay area its standard. Too many stores have had issues with flooring with no plastic underneath that i dont know of anyone not laying down plastic now for any floating floor with pre attached pad. Even track homes are laying down plastic now.

[@dustinyeary8266]

Looks good! What patch product are you using, and how much do you think you used to skim that floor?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Plantiprep sc and I used six or eight bags I can’t remember

[@graigsnovak7337]

What’s your thoughts on WPC vs SPC installer wise? Would love your input.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I think WPC is a much friendlier install. SPC is a more rigid, solid plank therefore it does not bend, but also it is more brittle when you are installing. WPC is more pliable and much easier and friendly to install without chipping off any of the locking mechanisms and such.

[@waltbee6333]

Did you use primer for the patch?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes sir

[@user-hy8oh1cy3q]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys I would have poured self leveler over all that area if there was that many low spots. Set your gauge rake to 1/8 and take spread it around since it doesnt look like it would need more than that. Or if i had used patch i would have used ardex feather finish that doesnt require primer and even less on concrete subfloor

[@carpet180]

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[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

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