How to Install Plank Vinyl- Glue Down

In this video we will show you how to install plank vinyl on glue. We tried to keep everything as simple and easy as we can. Feel free to ask any questions.
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Floor Scraper
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Oscillating Tool (door jam cutter)
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Putty Knife
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Tape Measure
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Chalk Line
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Speed Square
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Utility Knife
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Odorless Mineral Spirits (instead of lacquer thinner)
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1/16th or 1/8th of an inch Floor Trivol (v or square notch)
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Tools used in this video (these are Amazon affiliated links) Floor Scraper www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=floor-scraper&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=c6d104e542807f784e478a84a01fced8 Oscillating Tool (door jam cutter) www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=oscillating-tool&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=df96fef57942640faa6d208b920eea5c Putty Knife www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=putty-knife&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=f658e57b1ec7b5ea8e65a88dc9ff2093 Tape Measure www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=tape-measure&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=dccbd014673301c6e031fafcd93774a6 Chalk Line www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=chalk-line&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=0e2d582c27c12155d486f7e65b1a3e77 Speed Square www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=speed-square&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=cd77616a2dd0716fff04bafeaf0ca31a Utility Knife www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=utility-knife&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=e3c8163eefb8e9c24f227d5155ed64d5 Odorless Mineral Spirits (instead of lacquer thinner) www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=odorless-mineral-spirits&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=3de13426f7406ed5b7050efa4a08b623 1/16th or 1/8th of an inch Floor Trivol (v or square notch) www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=techhobbies-20&keywords=floor-trowel&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=617282fb25d1ab2c90985eb7a03fdb26

[@fernandot3970]

Use black calling pleas!

[@techhobbies9292]

It’s all a preference. If like a black caulk line, that will work as well.

[@hfarthingt]

What kind of glue?

[@keithflink1391]

Also for the people commenting thinking this is cheap bull crap you are very wrong. This is mostly a commercial wear layer product and has a lot of advantages over floating vinyl plank. First off with the right proof it’s truly water proof. Sure floating is too but if you have a flood you going to have water under your floor and will be ripping it up. Second of all you can repair a single piece of the flooring as easy as a homeowner doing it themselves. Homeowner would have to take up half their floor to reach damaged of a floating floor. Just because a product is thinner means absolutely nothing. Your finish wear layer is all the importance. And I’ve seen 20 mil glue down outlet 12 mil floating floors all day.

[@javajunki81]

Yes floating is NOT waterproof! We are installing Luxury Vinyl plank after our "waterproof" aka "spillproof floor was water damaged after 1 year! Read the labels carefully!

[@vickiisloved]

Thank you! That was the best installation video I have seen for this product!

[@jandegoede5249]

thank you for shareing your experience and giving me the confidence to do it myself

[@Sprucegrove123]

Super duper video thanks for posting, I think I'll be trying our camper flooring now after watching!!

[@Tuza5]

Excellent video demonstrating the installation process. I have never laid vinyl but will be doing so Sunday. After watching the video, i feel more confident to get the job done right. Thank you!! for taking the time to produce and upload the video...very helpful!

[@techhobbies9292]

Thank you John I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@timekiller6163]

how did your first experience go with laying vinyl after watching this video? seems simple but im afraid of messing it up

[@tommarvin6797]

Well done, one of the best on the net. clear concise and well narrated tks

[@SteveHencye]

Easy and to the point. Thanks!

[@ludmiladunchyk7669]

Nice job!!!! I don't do this kind of work, but I feel like if I needed to I would have no problem!!! Great explanations!

[@DownieLive]

Your voice is so soothing.

[@holoxfauxfecs5651]

Nice simple video with excellent instructions! Thanks so much!

[@swissfloorings505]

👍

[@melanieeaton7302]

Wow, thank you so much for this video. I learned a lot!

[@richarda.valdes1197]

At the beginning you should measure he entire width so that you know how many planks are needed. The important reason is to divide the last plank so that you do not end up with a thin plank of one side . Starting the floor as shown COULD leave a very narrow strip of plank on the opposite side.

[@douglasthomson4861]

Good point 👍🏻✅🤓

[@mariahfisher2104]

Could you further explain ?

[@douglasthomson4861]

@@mariahfisher2104 Get yourself a shoe box sans lid and use a bunch of pop sticks to simulate the planks fitting from side to side and you will see what calculation and cuts that you need to do in order to obviate one or two narrow strips on one or both sides. By the way, “experience is what life gives you while you’re figuring out a better way of doing it!”

[@swissfloorings505]

👍

[@wstibbs1]

Simple, informative, to the point. Well done b

[@techhobbies9292]

Thank you!

[@imakeufamous1049]

You really simplified this video, and made it a lot easier to understand. Great job.

[@techhobbies9292]

Thanks!

[@wesleyharvey4247]

Very good video. just the information I needed.

[@seasongreetings636]

Thank you! This video was very helpful

[@KimberlySmith14]

Thank you for this nice demonstation

[@drewkreiling6573]

awesome need to get this started and didn't know how

[@DV87777]

Nice and simple. Thanks

[@pi_beta7306]

Very informative. Thank you!! =)

[@Tware101]

Great video guys. Thanks.

[@techhobbies9292]

Your welcome.

[@donf6998]

Best step by step video on laying this type of flooring I have found yet. Good job!

[@techhobbies9292]

Thank you!

[@lpmonkeygirl]

Thanks. This was helpful

[@bvbbvb3077]

Nice, I like it very much. Please more videos like this one:):)

[@ChrisZimdars]

Great video!!

[@dondartt684]

Right to the point, sometimes you can use alternative tools such as a hand saw for the under cut. Thanks!

[@LissaKaye22]

Thank you so much for the video!

[@techhobbies9292]

You’re welcome!

[@Julzac37]

@@techhobbies9292 Thank you for this. I have this exact floor and about to do this by myself. I needed this video for instruction. I feel confident now. Good job and ignore the critics. They can make their own video.

[@mastervz4806]

Thank you for this video.

[@DidblG]

Nailed It!!

[@verticalgraindesign]

Well... more like Glued it

[@dmp800]

Btw very good video, very well explained, thank you!

[@techhobbies9292]

Thank you.

[@WeeSmokey]

Well done buddy 👍🏿

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

Nice work

[@binyammamo6454]

Good one, Thank you!

[@intelin123]

Thanks i was looking so see how to install my last row. As it was uneven.

[@shumailabibi75]

great video thanks

[@alanjewell9330]

Glue down lvp is a great choice for concrete subfloors and a cheaper alternative to click.

[@paulbukoskey8672]

Alan Jewell What type of adhesive should be used with this?

[@venegasenmerida6307]

@@paulbukoskey8672 pressure sensitive

[@ronguy4420]

Good job...

[@thewileyone1]

I'm pretty sure I saw these guys opening only one box of vinyl at a time. That's just wrong. Most LVT/LVP manufacturers recommend opening 4 to 6 boxes at a time and mixing them as you install. Why? In case of color variations from box to box, the colors will be distributed over the entire job. Also, keep in mind that LVT and LVP have repeating patterns. If you're not paying attention, you can wind up with the identical pattern on adjacent planks and that just looks BAAAD.

[@urbanbluemoon]

Well done 👍

[@swissfloorings505]

👍

[@michaelfortner695]

Thank you!

[@techhobbies9292]

My pleasure!

[@jeremyhayward4099]

Fantastic Video 👍👍

[@techhobbies9292]

Thank you.

[@cesrarflores]

Excelente

[@christinesowell7681]

Just finished, and this video is the one I kept going back to, again and again, so THANK YOU !!! The only question I had was... where, against the chalk line, on the tacky glue, do you place that FIRST plank? In the center of the room? Well that's where I started, and, everyone is complimenting the "new" room!! Thanks guys, you were my go-to reference!

[@techhobbies9292]

Doesn’t really matter. How is it holding up?

[@christinesowell7681]

Wow two years later! Still as nice as the first day! I went on to plank my entire second floor and the stairs up...! So that's some good installation instruction!!

[@techhobbies9292]

Awesome. Glad it worked out :)

[@anthonymoser86]

Yeah. I would have a tile cutter and a 100lb roller if I was doing this as a profession. time savers and pay for them selves. also. there is the scribe technique for cutting doors,walls, drains,etc. wish I had the ambition to show some tricks. this way would get the job done for sure,, just time consuming. thanks for the video guys.

[@srzy]

tile cutter for vinyl? what the fuck.

[@anthonymoser86]

Yeah you can use a vet tile cutter for most lvt plank products. Been using em for years.

[@ilyakos624]

Geat video!

[@techhobbies9292]

Thank you.

[@OneManParade]

Wow! Your video production reminds me of a West Anderson movie. I mean that as a compliment not a smart a#& remark.

[@catrashoo]

I use a wet rug to clean my mess as I go .

[@sfelix1045]

cool. it would have been nice to see the completed project : )

[@ezlimo9454]

Hi great video can you please tell me which glue did you use?

[@talhahashmi2533]

I find it very helpful. I have ceramic tiles. if I get them scraped off it will be messy and will take too much time and of course cost more. I plan to install vinyl planks with glue on them but one place you did not advice it. Why not? It will be smoother and even and probably stick well. Need your opinion. Really appreciate that.

[@techhobbies9292]

@anthony moser suggested to make sure the tile is stuck down good(no hollow spots), and then do a good skim coat to fill in all grout lines evenly and the low spots. Then I think it would work.

[@lars69420]

I wouldn't use lacquer thinner either. They say on the product info not to.

[@TheGonchars]

I have a two step sunken family room and want to have the vinyl go room to room and down the two concrete steps. I'm sure it's possible to do that is there anyway you could maybe do a video on that sometime

[@allentshea]

Question for you. We have a licensed installer that has requested that we choose a simple glue down product without any floating or other adhesive system. Do you have a product/brand that you have used that you recommend as being the best for a simple glue down application? Thanks

[@77kcwnj]

Does this apply to wood sub floor as well?

[@joycedvorak1582]

Thanks for the video, simplifies the process. If an underlayer (padding) was added, that, I assume goes under the glue?

[@techhobbies9292]

Personally would not recommend using padding with glue.

[@JohnDoe-jq3qf]

there are products and pads, that are glued to the subfloor. then the flooring is glued on top of the pad.

[@SalisburyBoy123]

How do I go about laying these on floorboards? A plywood layer to even the floor out? What about joins in the plywood do they need to be taped?

[@techhobbies9292]

Yeah there is but almost no point of using unless you are on a second floor and want some sound suppression.

[@techhobbies9292]

You can use a leveling compound that specificity bonds to wood or use a belt sander to flatten out all the joint areas.

[@jrister126]

What vinyl is that? I love that color.

[@kylefisher6715]

Obv you work from the back out when laying glue When you lay flooring and are working back in are you kneeling on top of the floor you just placed?

[@scott362]

How long before the glue hardens and you can't lay down the vinyl anymore? I have a camper to do with lots of angles. Just wondering if I should precut everything before I put the glue down.

[@elviablake18]

Hello, thanks for the video, it's very helpful. Could this vinyl floor be glued directly to ceramic tile? thanks

[@techhobbies9292]

Thank you I'm glad it was helpful. No I would not advise to install over tile.

[@anthonymoser86]

you could install on top of ceramic but the ceramic would have to be stuck down for sure.. and then do a skim coat over all of the surface in Wich you are going to be installing on.. fill all grout lines and low spots... wait a bit and should have a good surface to install on..

[@techhobbies9292]

Yeah that would work.

[@El-Pistolero]

If I didn’t give the adhesive tone to tack up and just put the vinyl on waited a couple hrs and rolled in on a wood subfloor upstairs , would the adhesive eventually dry ??? Your advise would be much appreciated

[@swissfloorings505]

👍

[@dirkdaddy2]

I am curious if you have had any issues with expansion and contraction causing issues because its glued solid? I am going to glue down in a very small space (RV) but it will be subject to a lot of temperature variations.

[@techhobbies9292]

I have done vinyl glued solid and floated in an RV before and didn't have any problems. This kind of vinyl is made very durable for those purposes.

[@rfontela1]

No I did not

[@MrMrcarlos1991]

Hello great video, can I install this floor over tile?? Thanks

[@techhobbies9292]

Only if you float the area with some sort of leveling compound.

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Can you use glue on stick and peel planks too? Or dry back will be better?

[@andyblackpool]

I never seen anyone putting caulk on like that before :-/

[@chefnorm3782]

Could you tell me the brand and model of the vinyl that you used? Love it. Thanks

[@MsHopper21]

Chef Norm - Did you ever get an answer to this? I'm wondering the same...

[@tothemooncollective]

That was awesome! I’ve had a lot of anxiety about doing this for the first time, but now i am excited to get it going! Question: how much glue should you put down at a time?

[@techhobbies9292]

If it’s your first time, start with a smart section and get comfortable with it.

[@rodandanner2132]

What adhesive did you use that only takes 30 minutes to get tacky? I want to try this method in my RV home this spring. I'm going over a plywood floor. Thanks. Your video was very useful.

[@techhobbies9292]

Rodan Danner Any vinyl glue from your local hardware should work. The time for it to become tacky all depends on the weather and surface. Cold weather and over plywood will usually dry slower.

[@rodandanner2132]

@@techhobbies9292 thanks for the information.

[@thewileyone1]

@@techhobbies9292 I need to know what glue to use. I've been told a "release" glue is best in case you want to replace a plank years later.

[@nikkismith9896]

I see via your video that the adhesive used set for about 30 minutes until which time it was ready to accept the LVTs. From that point forward, how long is too long to have it exposed, before it is cured too long to work properly?

[@techhobbies9292]

It depends on the subfloor, humidity and temperature. In this video I had to wait 2 hours for it to become tacky and then I began to install. Most adhesives recommend not to let it sit over 12hrs, though I have even done it up to 24hrs. Hope that answers your question!

[@dianajackson3873]

can this be laid over the top of wood or tile flooring?

[@lannieschafroth6814]

How do you handle the missing glue under the first row when you continue on from that section? The first row along the line did not have glue under 1/4" of the edge. Do you just leave that without glue and continue to spread the glue to the rest?

[@techhobbies9292]

In our case, yes that is what we did. It will not cause an issue.

[@kskraus2262]

How do you lay the tile out? Stagger them?

[@kaysas32701]

I have a question: Can I lay glue down vinyl plank over linoleum? The linoleum is new and not shiny. It came with our new build since we didn't want to pay so much for labor to install the vinyl during the build. We have experience in laying the floor down from past homes but we always take out the linoleum and were just curious if we could save a step. I know someone who has successfully tiled over linoleum and it lasted over 20 years until they decided on a color change.

[@techhobbies9292]

I would not recommend laying over existing lenoleoum.

[@brotherjoeradosti]

Thanks. What about on a wood subfloor?

[@techhobbies9292]

Install some 1/8 inch Luan before.

[@kenteriksen1191]

Hi, you always start in the middle of the room with the line you measure, correct?

[@techhobbies9292]

No not always, it was just more convenient to start from the middle. As long as you have a straight line then you should be fine.

[@mohammedabdallah44]

What’s the best glue to use?

[@appliancedude63]

What kind of glue did you use?

[@aljones9368]

More info on doing the caulking please.

[@techhobbies9292]

Anything specific?

[@christiang3576]

What glue did you use?

[@marytucker3121]

We purchased our home new with vinyl plank floors installed. We have lived in it 2 years and notices some obvious glue swirls but also see creases in the floor. How can the creases be fixed without prying up a six foot span? Any thoughts would help. Thanks!!

[@Monzt3rVids]

If the creases are not too bad heat from a blow dryer and some pressure should allow you to press it back to its original form, that is if the glue underneath is still good.

[@scottmajury5266]

what about laying it over a wood sub floor. is there anything different you need to do?

[@fn45tac1]

Scott Majury same application process

[@keithflink1391]

Same application but not recommend. You need to skim cost the whole floor. Better results with floating over wood

[@shawnsikes4596]

You can install 1/4 in. Certiply/ Integraply or sanded plywood over your wood subfloor. Use floor patch to skim and sand the seams in your 1/4 in underlayment and your ready for installation.

[@svalladares5288]

Can excess glue be cleaned with gasoline?

[@denisemaguire7905]

What is the product you mentioned that will be like molding?

[@techhobbies9292]

You can use quarter round, shoe molding, or vinyl base.

[@on2ndtott312]

What type of glue did you use.

[@Mr.Pop0]

was it easy to work under fresh glue? Did the piece slide around at all when your on top?

[@techhobbies9292]

You should not be installing on fresh glue. The glue needs to become tacky before installation.

[@AG-qf1ww]

What glue did you use

[@MrAnglosaxman]

I had some installed by idiots, there is glue residue in many places and a few gaps. What can get the glue off ? Can the pieces that are not fit properly be removed and re installed (there are some left over strips) ?

[@techhobbies9292]

Some lacquer thinner should get the glue off, and I can't really say because I can't see how bad they don't fit.

[@MichaelMike]

There are places besides Home Depot or Lowes that sell floor leveler.

[@techhobbies9292]

That is correct. I don’t know it’s just where I usually go so nothing more to it.

[@on2ndtott312]

What kind of glue did you use

[@alexishlady]

Any advise on how to cut around heat vents?

[@geraldrice563]

Use a heat gun to soften the vinyl plank and cut with a utility knife

[@techhobbies9292]

Excellent tip! Thank you Gerald Rice.

[@87tunj]

can you put the glue directly on to particle board flooring? ?

[@BryBryFTW]

87tunj I think so yes.

[@888kermit]

Do i have to remove the side trim? I don't want to damage my trim and then rent somthing else to install it

[@gomerozdabar144]

If you do not wish to remove the baseboards just add molding. You must leave a gap as instructions state.

[@locofever1556]

Do you butt it right up to the wall or do you need space between the wall and the vinyl

[@techhobbies9292]

If you have something that will cover up the space(like vinyl base) then no, otherwise butt it up.

[@nickbuchanan3674]

You need to have some kind of room for expansion and contraction. Some people think vinyl does not expand. This is false

[@marytucker3121]

We bought our home new with vynil plank

[@SmileyYvette]

what type of glue are you using? And is it needed to take up old vinyl first

[@jamiebrooks8584]

SmileyYvette its fine

[@shawnsikes4596]

Depends on your adhesive, some adhesives won't work on non porous substrates.

[@jilluren4524]

Just to let u know it’s not called a triangle it’s called a speed square 😃

[@JohnDoe-jq3qf]

nevertheless, the kid is doing pretty good and working and not on his couch playing video games and gobbling fries hahah

[@boardingbear]

I find that people that have been in construction longer call it a triangle more than they do a speed square lol

[@muhammedadammk7607]

Hello I do not want to use glue because it is rental property. Can I use strong double tape to stick them to floor? What do you think?

[@techhobbies9292]

I wouldn’t recommend it. You can maybe try a test portion and see how it holds up but I would guess in the long run, with temperature changes, the tape will loose its strength.

[@michailpetrakis8118]

Do you fit and walk on floor straight away? I can see you lay the floor towards the wall. That makes you walk on fresh layed floor.. is that ok?

[@techhobbies9292]

Yes it is ok to walk on afterwards.

[@judichristopher4604]

I love this video... GREAT JOB!!! ... but next time, please leave out the background music... it made it hard to hear and understand you at times. We just want to hear YOU TALK>>>