How To Install Laminate Flooring | Transitions

[@Peter-.H]

Jeff, For me, the fact that you do not edit / cut your videos when you encounter a problem ( like with the height of the transition strip) gives a lot of credibility to what you do. In reality, things are not always perfect the first time. Thanks & have a great weekend 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Peter!

[@-myatlanticblue-3636]

100% agree - he's not afraid to illustrate the challenges encountered in real situations.

[@michaelmoody9145]

Agreed. Most people edit out the small stuff and only show the major steps. I work at a Lowes and have already started sending people to his channel to watch his flooring installs ( I work in the flooring department)

[@JonesKnows]

SO TRUE!!

[@FerrisBueller-sj5sc]

The ugly truth. Appreciated⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@intertubicular]

I was in on the laminate floor craze when it first started in the mid 90's. PERGO was the original laminate floating floor system sold in the U.S. I was an endorsed PERGO Installer for Home Depots. I installed thousands of these floors. Back then we didn't have snap together flooring. It was all glue together which required special ratchet straps that went from the start coarse of flooring to the course you were gluing together. It made the installation process more timely but I believe it was a much better product. No seams over time and the melamine and aluminum oxide laminate finish was pretty darn tough. As far as installing transitions , I cut the track and transition to size. Snap the track onto the transition and simply adhere both to the sub floor with Power Grab construction adhesive. Works like a charm and your not fighting trying to squeeze the transition tongue into the flimsy mounting track screwed to the floor. However you can certainly do it as you showed. I'ts just a pain in the ass. Personally I think doing it my way makes a much more secure transition as well. Never had a call back on a transition failing.

[@bobohacker5037]

Would liquid nail suffice?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

If you have a question about transitions or flooring or anything, feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer them all. Cheers!

[@newdroidexp]

Home RenoVision DIY great vid like always! We need a video on how to install laminate flooring for stairs! Cheers

[@thechileacademy4800]

My builders flooring trade used construction adhesive and now they squeak like crazy. They said “that’s how it supposed to be done”....

[@boulderco13]

Does that reducer work for a basement floor finished with DMX + OSB + carpet/laminate to a bare concrete floor? Thanks!

[@JimGravina_ShineDC]

This was my video suggestion! Thanks for making this video!

[@MrNncon]

Longest side of the room correct? Any tips on spacers? I think i missed a beat i bought one of those plastics kits with the sbar. Rubbermallet is that important ive done a few jobs but its been fly by night im upping my game

[@suburbanhobbyist2752]

I've said this before on your videos, but you are by FAR the best construction guy on KZbin. Clearly you have decades of actual experience and you do a great job explaining all the little issues that always come up. Thanks!

[@righthook27]

When trimming back the flooring at the transition, I find that using my small circular saw to cut as much as possible and then using my oscillating tool on the ends where the circ saw doesn't reach saves a lot of time. Great video, very well explained 👍

[@SARDOG]

That is exactly how I am doing this... oscillating tool ftw

[@erichsh58]

I have a Dremel circular saw with a three inch flush-cut blade and it works very well.

[@christen1075]

Boy this was worth the price of admission. Saved me from making a lot or rookie mistakes. And I'm 71. Agree with the comments. Show the good with the bad. Had no idea they made plastic T-molding channels. Now I know.

[@jasond8734]

Every single time I get stuck, Jeff saves the day with a video that answers all my questions AND answers the questions I didn't even know I had. Merry Christmas Jeff! *returns to installing flooring on Christmas eve*

[@originallilmama]

Thank you for also showing how to fix the mistakes you may run into. This was a very helpful video.

[@sparklander]

When I transitioned from tile in the entryway (installed when the home was built) to tile in the laundry room (that had linoleum) I used a nice metal transition strip. It worked out great. Thank you for your educational videos. I appreciate your positive demeanor.

[@MStar10]

I have the same thing but the heights are different - I assume your heights matched up so the metal strip worked well. But I'm not sure what to use

[@ashleytakesaction2537]

this is the most helpful video I have found for laminate to laminate transition on a concrete slab! I have waited to do transitions for about a year, longer on some parts! LOL Thank you for this video!

[@stevehale1845]

I love this guy. You are so down to earth and transparent. Thanks for helping us DIY'ers.

[@billballaro6039]

I also agree with Peter H. You leave in bumps in the road and show us how to fix unforeseen issues. Thanks again.

[@hrrh]

Thanks for all your work that has made my handyman life so much better!!!! After 50...100+ hours of watching your very efficient ideas and processes I was finally surprised wo think of a tip for you? Trimming that luxury vinyl plank or laminate at the improperly installed door threshold area you might want to drop the recip saw and use your grinder ... "cuts" your time from 30 min and using a few expensive blade to 2 min.... with a 50 cent steel or masonry disc on the grinder... super easy (especially without the safety shield)!!!! You are blessing... well if there's a God and if there is not then you are at least extremely helpful!!!!! cheers, brian

[@hannaredo7538]

I am so glad you did this video with concrete rather than wood! Thank you!

[@mamat3900]

My issue too for transition from tile to laminate. And the tile guy did exactly what you said, they finished off the tile too soon (who knew??). My daughter and I installed a floating laminate floor and the tile is higher and I can’t do just the T transition. More like the concrete to laminate only in reverse heights. Using the 4 in 1 transition set from Pergo. Had to special order, but worth it for the color match and options at hand for all the door ways. The nice part is they gave us an extra rubber piece to make it all match for the extra height for the underpayment. Sweet! One door is tIle to laminate and the other door is laminate to carpet. I love your videos. You should see this floor. Looks great and I am proud to say that I am a weekend warrior!

[@dwaynecales6282]

Thank you so very much! I am doing my very first laminate floor installation in a small bathroom. I have the water proof flooring and all my supplies. I did however forget the transition strip. I will be ordering it from my "Big Box" supplier. I will be laying about 28 sq. feet on flooring. Along with this renovation I am having a new shower pan & surround installed. I am installing a new pedestal sink, glass panel entry door, and new baseboards & mouldings around the window and door. I am excited about this project and I will return to these videos for help and guidance along my way in this adventure!

[@tomacquilano1304]

EXACTLY what I was looking for! We just completed about 500 sf of vinyl flooring in a basement and have two doorways entering into unfinished areas. The reducer from the flooring to the concert floor is what we are looking for right now. BTW, your videos are excellent! Seems every time I encounter something i'm not sure of, there you are showing me how to do it! Keep up the good work!

[@polluxtroy69]

That transition part of the video is exactly what I've been looking to find out what I need to do. Thank you.

[@jaredj631]

Totally all the other videos I found about it is a guy talking for 10 minutes and leaving out the vital information

[@randycny]

Wow, that blade has seen better days. I've done that exact thing to fix transitions from a wood floor to a laminate. Decent blade went through the whole thing in about 5 minutes. :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

time to sharpen them again for sure.Cheers!

[@litoloco4fish]

Thank you for being so meticulous about the rules!!! It really helped..most just show you 1st, 2nd, 3rd..your done..yah if you've done it for 20 years...first timers need rules to make it look professional as possible..👍🏼

[@als1023]

A carbide scoring tool goes along way to eliminate the number of blades and getting a straight line in cutting off the the flooring. Use a straight edge to run the knife along, to cut through the tough top layer of the flooring then cut with the oscillating tool. The tool is normally used for cutting laminate, and in this case will eliminate the chatter from trying to cut through laminate with a very high quality finish, by scoring a line through the clear finish and top layer. Great video !!

[@bryanbest9302]

You're a life saver dude! I'm trying to get a job installing floors. I have a little over a year experience installing laminate and vinyl plank, but I'm a little rusty because I haven't done it In months and your videos are the perfect refresher. I've even picked up a few tips that I've never seen before. When my boss installed transitions he would throw the track away and glue the transition in with liquid nails😂

[@maryeannkovatch6233]

By the way, your explanations and instructions are phenomenal! Thank you!

[@mickh166]

I know this video was done a while ago but we are only now considering attempting the job ourselves.You have given me the confidence to attempt it because of the way you explained everything in a way that a first timer can understand. Excellent and honest presentation, thank you.

[@AthenaAthena]

Jeff guess what, I watched your videos and I demoed my entire guest bathroom by myself. I'm gonna have someone install my tub for me though because I don't know jack about plumbing. Just wanna say thanks for all videos, they helped alot.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

right on!

[@stevenzawalick49]

I'd take a can of spray varnish and seal the bottom of the molding every time. Never leave MDF unprotected. Water will find it.

[@daniel923e]

Thank you Jeff, every time I learn something new.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

My pleasure Danny, glad to help! Cheers!

[@lightwavz]

We have all of the above! The second this came out, I sent it to my husband, and, accordingly, he watched it right away! You seriously walked us through our entire renovation project! Additionally, I have been dropping your channel info in the paint waiting lines as well! Another great video. Thank you!

[@wandahunt9990]

Hey this home Reno is great hes the only video I watched That told me what side was male and white side was female with the vinyl planks not one other video showed me what side should be towards me he was very thorough and great keep up the good work

[@onelikeus883]

I'm currently in the middle of a transition like this with my bathroom. I like the look of the T molding there instead of trying to get the planks all oriented the same direction throughout the whole installation making it flush. Much easier and looks good. Thanks!

[@Missypeachy]

Amazing video.. so informative! I love the parts where you show what “do-it-yourselfers” do and how to fix it. I wish I would have seen this before I did my living room floor 😞..

[@real_Mike_Green]

Lots of good info. It helped me when I installed the transitions in my rental trailer. Thank you for the help. Also it was good to know where to stop on door jam.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Jeff, absolutely fantastic video bud!!! I just learned more in the past 16 mins. then I have in 20 years of watching (DIY TV)… They actually do not teach you anything, and ppl. actually think they can accomplish complete room makeovers in a WEEKEND!!! You break it down step by step, and instruct ppl. on the realities they will face!!! Until the next one, God bless and Dirty Jersey out!!!!Oh, P.S., can't wait to see the Greek Revival trim videos coming up... Ha ha ha just joking bud, anxiously awaiting all or any trim videos!!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers to Jersey. we appreciate that !

[@CUclimber]

Thanks for this. It is really helpful to have videos that show common mistakes and how to fix them.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Just keeping it real. Cheers!

[@grandtrunk49]

Used your method on the floating engineered hardwood and it work perfectly. The only issue was the wood tongue that fits into the metal groove was too wide and had to be trimmed to fit. After that, perfect fit and impressive look. Excellent video.

[@lordterrabyte1417]

plates for the transitions (we just call them trims in AU) should always be fitted WITHOUT the underlay under them to prevent rocking and in the case of the cheap and crappy plastic tracks cracking over time (get alumnium tracks when you have the option, they're out there).

[@MegaMetinMetin]

THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE TO GET THE PRO JOB FOR THE DIYERS!!! BEST HELP

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I couldn't agree more! Cheers!

[@Stoneham64]

Jeff, great information as always! Best DIY channel out there. Only suggestion is to WEAR EAR PROTECTION when using that Fein Tool! My ears are ringing just watching. I'm not one of those over the top safety Commies but that tool is so loud and high pitched that I always slap on hearing protection when using.

[@terryq9966]

Going to be needing this help in the future, thanks! I think a lot of weekend warriors also might like help with other types of transitions...tile/vinyl/carpet/laminate/3/4 oak or any combinations of the above. I think there's a sizable population that maybe can't do multiple rooms at one time due to time or money constraints. Cheers.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

we will be doing a video on all transitions. Cheers!

[@kennztube]

I know you mean well but calling those not in your trade ‘weekend warriors’ is a little harsh. Many people will be able to do this without major issues and do lots of jobs about their home. Main reason I’d say is some trades people charge too much and some don’t do even an adequate job.

[@billballaro6039]

Thanks Jeff, you saved my butt once again with your to the point and easy to follow instructions

[@jessekolar322]

Love that you didn't fill the gap with adhesive/caulk. I replaced a door that was done like that and the door looks like a mess and nobody would want it anymore. The concrete was lumpy and took an hour of scraping and working with an oscillating tool to clean up. I WISH they'd followed your video.

[@raghnallmacaodh3220]

transitions, love or hate them... they made my life much easier doing one room at a time over the last 6 months....

[@ThePhilandPam]

I much prefer to use natural wood on floors but for our rentals we always use laminate flooring and those transitions give a perfect finish between rooms, excellent advice 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@geladio]

I learned to never use laminates in my rentals. I have been using vinyl plants for over 12 years now.

[@matchbox3eb]

Great video as always. Just finished my daughters room yesterday and we love the floor. Watching your videos on installation and transitions helped me avoid some obstacles for sure.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Congratulations, well done my man. now Dad is a hero! Cheers!

[@pmartialartsx]

Fuckin psychic man, I had this playing on my phone on the table. I was literally heading to shed to grab my liquid nails when I heard him say that some people try to do that and it’s futile! 🙄 Like at the exact moment 🤦‍♂️

[@jtaratuta9623]

Great video, great advice. Slipped those safety glasses on and off so fast for drilling the holes I didn't even see them . . .

[@richardlug6139]

Safety glasses for drilling holes? Funny!

[@09VMM]

Thanks for doing this one. I started my first room before I watched this. And sure enough, I took my flooring all the way to the middle of the door stop. So it looks like I added on some extra work for myself tomorrow.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

This is the most common DIY mistake when it comes to flooring. I hope this helped. Cheers!

[@gmrrnracr]

Thank you for demonstrating this! I needed this instruction years ago when I installed my laminate flooring transitions! YES, I am one of the many diy guys who messed this up! Thanks again

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

this is the most common DIY mistake. Cheers!

[@jessi330]

This is good to show the problems because often when you diy it does NOT come out as planned, or as perfect as some videos make it. We need to know what to do in those "oh crap" times.

[@billmccluskey6294]

Just did my bathroom floor with vinyl planks. Learned a ton watching your videos. Plan to do more of the basement after I get the floor level. Your videos are awesome. Having someone else level the floor cause the wife wants it done yesterday lol

[@TP-fs3uz]

Sub'd about a month ago and I have to be honest... You've taught me more in a month than my old man did in 39 years! Keep up the great work!

[@carlahammond8319]

You always seem to have the perfect video for all of my DIY projects. Thanks!!!

[@michaelcapobianco6783]

I've had the opposite problem where I've had to raise the strip to make the transition peice fit so it grabs the strip, it's annoying but its holding up. Good info in your video, it helps.

[@gp500fan]

I really needed this video to help out with my current vinyl floor installation that's taking place in my basement. Thank you very much for another helpful video!

[@nelsonrachmaciej8896]

Can you do a video on avoiding transition strips? I'm installing laminate in two rooms and would like to carry it all the way through

[@politicalpartyagnostic268]

This is seriously good to watch!!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks, cheers!

[@mnhoff]

Jeff, awesome video. I've watched dozens of videos to help with laying some vinyl flooring in my basement, this is the first time someone has clearly explained transitions. Wish I'd seen this BEFORE I laid my vinyl, as now I'll have to run the oscillating tool along the door since I came too close. But at least I know how to do it!

[@kclefthanded427]

I could've used a brown marker to cover the gap but this is a better solution, thanks

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Professional results equal top dollar valuation for your home when you sell. |Cheers!

[@joeo7257]

I really like how you run into a challenge, and show us how to fix it, rather than edit it out.

[@arlenemac16]

I enjoyed your video, it showed me exactly what I was thinking that the installers did it wrong to begin with. We had laminate flooring put in our hallway and living room and the installers made a mess of the doorways as well as floor molding. I could have done all of this myself had I had time, but I had a feeling that they were suppose to not leave so much of it in the doorway rather they should have cut back in order to put the transitions and reducers in like your video shows. See, the hallway and Livingroom had to have plywood to meet with the kitchen flooring that was already down 4 years ago and our hallway and Livingroom had thick carpeting that made it blend in with the flooring but now that the Livingroom carpet and hall was removed we need plywood but our other 4 rooms have rugs but much thinner and we're keeping them and now we have an unsightly situation because these installers went ahead and put the transitions/reducers in that extended beyond the doorway and looks like crap and I have pictures of everything that was done wrong. My question is this, now that they cut back some of our carpeting in the 4 other rooms to fit the transitions and beyond the door ways that need to be cut back we'll have a space that will show missing carpeting when someone comes back to correct what was done wrong. How can this be done in order to finish off the doorways correctly and still cover the bare missing rug? Yes, we were told that when it's done the correct way we will have this unsightly mess to look at. I was thinking that these came in different sizes in width but was told no. How do you think this should be done in order to make this all work? Your reply to this matter would be greatly appreciated, we've been sitting on this for over a month waiting for the company to send someone out to fix what was done wrong to begin with. It's a game these contractors play, pay and wait and hope the consumer doesn't notice or care how it looks......

[@ericmuller3339]

@arlenemac16 Did you ever get it fixed? What did they do?

[@RonConsumer]

Thanks, Jeff, I just learned a new way to use Kilz... great video... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Ron!

[@jadesumsion]

Jeff you had a shop vac behind you. Too funny. Thanks for the video

[@deborahdebolt7471]

Jeff, your videos are awesome. Very informative and gave me the confidence to do both my bathrooms with a curved bathtub. Now I am doing my horse trailer LQ .

[@lxiong1077]

Nice tip(s) as usual for transitions. I made that exact mistake about 4wks ago.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That always hurts. But for every problem there is a solution. Cheers!

[@irecruitfish7410]

7;25 some golden advice about how the t moulding might be a different color and you'll need to special order it. Also the humming was awesome haha.

[@megan6439]

Thank you, Jeff! This information is just what we needed for our next project.

[@fhpd350]

I just had 1100 and some odd sq ft of 'luxury vinyl plank' and they used transitions going into each room, even if it was the same floor. I was told the T moulding had to be used for warranty purposes. I wasn't thrilled at first but I did just hear you say to use them everytime you're at a door.

[@stevenbard489]

Jeff Thanks just what I needed for installing my transition, Perfect explanations and video.

[@unrealantics]

Thank you sir! I'm one of those DIY'ers who should have watched this video first on my transitions. I have two of them to fix, thank goodness I didn't finish the whole project yet.

[@edgomez7963]

Looks like the second attempt went better after you used the right size drill bit so the plugs would seat properly.

[@robertm4919]

starting my floor tomorrow, my first ever. thank you for this video...transitions were my worry.

[@yano1827]

Thank You for your video! I have to remove the old T bar moulding as it was only glued by the contractor and it lifted the laminate floor and making it squeaking sounds... the solutions is the thing u screw and snapped it to the tbar! awesome! more subscriber to ur channel!

[@ooluwadara]

This video was PERFECT timing for me. I made the mistake of not positioning the transition strip under the door and I was literally just asking friends if it looked weird. This definitely affirmed that it looks weird and I have to change it tomorrow. ughh but thank you!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

professional results are all in the details. Glad to help. Cheers!

[@strikeanywhere2981]

Another awesome video. Thank you Jeff. Your channel is the best.

[@adamtafesse8971]

I always enjoy watching your videos!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks Adam. Cheers!

[@1193bobmcc]

Pure gold, Jeff!

[@noquestions7443]

Anyone looking to do laminated flooring there are lot more tricks you will need to know for door jam floorings which Mr.Jeff never shows in his video but many other video has it

[@tomfields3682]

Such as...?

[@TheeBuddylee]

Thanks for showing the mistakes too very helpful

[@alanjewell9330]

Great tips on transitions. Even if you are installing wood or LVP this is helpful.

[@jeremesmith3371]

You can use wood screws in concrete by drilling a hole the same width as the screw then use copper wire as a anchor, copper wire may very but it works

[@harrybobs4014]

Great video, no shortcuts allowed on our flooring now! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers ,Matt, glad to help!

[@LarryBinFL]

Your comment about avoiding direct contact with concrete made me think: No kidding, why in the world would anybody be installing laminate instead of LVP nowadays? Yeah, it can be a *little* cheaper, but the LVP is such a superior product!!!!

[@jimemerson8808]

As always, so helpful & real.

[@law1951]

I'm doing a transition from laminate with thick underlay to carpet, which is much lower. Now I know that I need a 'reducer'. Thanks :-)

[@quickstep2u]

I sure wish I was this handy around the house. I have trouble getting things lined up straight.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

practice , practice, and you guessed it!

[@wheretonow3106]

Home RenoVision DIY : Thank You.

[@DeepWebDiary]

I wish someone would pick you up for those old Saturday DIY shows.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

no worries, we plan on doing these videos until 2030 at least!

[@Yellowspider1776]

Thanks for showing that it does not always work right the first time!

[@A10TOES]

Thank You Jeff, this sure explains the transition process! Looks great!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers , thanks for commenting.

[@stanrobertson]

Jeff, how about using a circular saw to cut as much as possible in the doorway, then use the reciprocating tool to finish at the sides? This saves a lot of time and extra blades.

[@13izeit]

Thank you for the excellent info. It's great to see what to do if one makes mistake. Please, if possible, let the cameraman know that when you do something with your hands the camera should follow. Sometimes the camera was in your face instead of your hands. Hopefully, we didn't miss any part of the process.

[@joelransom6530]

Jeff, I'm replacing carpet that transitions to hardwood under a doorway with laminate. Currently the hardwood comes all the way under the door to meet the carpet. To install the transition strip from new laminate to hardwood, Like the problem you faced in this video, I guess I will need to cut back the hardwood to accommodate the transition strip under the door? (Your videos have been a great help to me btw.)

[@lucasbos3428]

You could use a piece of solder and wood screws in drilled holes in the concrete

[@lucas911611]

Excellent video.

[@rlopez3615]

This is so helpful! For the transition strip, what if your laminates are at a different height than your connecting flooring? Tile for example.

[@wpsa100]

Like always good advice!!!! 👍👍👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers mate, I appreciate that!

[@blakepeterson1977]

Thanks for covering how often to use a transition. I'm planning a multi-room install and that topic has been on my mind.

[@scubacollie2083]

You see that orange thing behind you at 13:56, it's called a hoover and it sucks up dust!!! 🤣 Great videos though mate I enjoy watching them and have picked up some great tips thank you 😊👍

[@ron99693]

Thank the great Lord above I found your Channel

[@azplease4121]

I've been seeking this exact solution! Thank ya!