How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring | Lifeproof LVP

In this video, I show you how to install LVP, also known as "Luxury Vinyl Plank" flooring. This brand of flooring is "Lifeproof" but this process should be the same for all vinyl plank floors.
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[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

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[@thaddeusdownes503]

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[@1stChaCha]

One year-ish later, how's the LVP flooring holding up?

[@ksandrkreations]

You, sir, are a master. I've watched tons of videos of how to do this, but they're always so confusing and complicated. With yours I finally understood the best and easiest way of doing this. And of course, all the tricks and details that no one else shares. Thank you so much for your work, and for sharing it with the world.

[@mrsbingh]

Ditto! I also marvel at how you video all the steps so well so we can see what you are pointing out.

[@shockingmoment]

I agree. Best demonstration I've seen! Thanks

[@bonnieelaschuk8611]

I watch a few videos looking for how to stagger the boards this was the best one 👍😃. Thank you 👍

[@backpackphe1759]

I'm going to be completely honest, out of all the videos I've watching trying to learn how to do this, you are the only one who broke every part down and almost everytime broke it down in two different ways to help us understand. thank you so much I believe I now can do my floor

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is really great to hear. Thanks for the comment!

[@123SUTANA]

Excellent! The best tutorial I’ve found on KZbin. Thanks especially for the tip about cabinets. I’ve always wondered why they were installed around kitchen cabinets but then installed under bathroom vanities.

[@sandracruz1731]

The floor came out beautiful. You did an awesome job

[@curtislowe324]

Very nice job. You keep it simple and at the same time explain several ways to produce the same results. The best part is you never talk down to the people watching. Thanks for the video.

[@kristinejohanek]

Thanks for doing these videos. Reading instructions or even watching a company video never shows the extra details to keep in mind when working with an older house. I appreciate the extra tips you give about working around imperfections in an older home.

[@lindaroyal8161]

I think the floor looks good. You make installing look easy. I love your instruction on how to do all that you do. Nicely done!

[@danon7753]

You never cease to amaze me with your absolute perfection!! as always it looks phenomenal!! ❤

[@crinkle2649]

I love your videos, you do step by step making sure to point out things that could happen and what to do about it. I love the floor, it looks fabulous.

[@jodifinnegan4453]

😍 This type of flooring has become my favorite!! I've seen it in homes. Sooo happy for this video because I am seriously considering it for my own house!🎉

[@emphyrean]

I enjoyed watching this because of the detail you went through explaining what many novice DIYers consider the hard parts.

[@robertwayne3567]

LVP is badass. I had a retail space where we had to take it up to replace some boards (where a counter was thru bolted into the concrete). Pulled up all the flooring so we could replace the boards with holes. Re installed it. It is life proof! Super durable.

[@ca6177]

I'm so glad you are almost done with this room. You have done an awesome job! 👌 my son put this type of flooring g throughout his home, he loves it!

[@robindis6274]

You are so knowledgeable and gifted, love seeing how your house is turning out.

[@bobmottau7668]

Great job have done this many times . The old remodels are the tough ones. So many variables.

[@brendajollymore4229]

You’re great at explaining how to do things. You get to it and don’t drag it out.

[@candacemiller01]

You did an awesome job on the flooring and explaining. We put some down in my daughters room. Oh my word it was hard. We didn’t know any of the tricks you did. Once it’s down, it’s really tough and right. Thanks. We will be using it again so these tips will help. Blessing

[@snoozieq4584]

Great video, Matt. I especially loved when little Fixer came in and helped daddy in seating one of the planks. I really had to slow down your time laps to see him. I wasn't sure he was there at first, until I slowed it down. The floor looks amazing! Can't wait to see the full length video. Be safe!

[@sylviagunn4423]

I have looked at quite a few videos but you explained things so clearly and repeated the important points better than anyone else. Great Job and thank you for your video.

[@elderlopez8075]

You're very patient , that's very important when you are teaching the tricks. Thx Blessings!

[@BigBacon93]

I used a similar stuff from home depot last year I'm my kitchen and had an awful time with it because the whole system kept rotating as I was trying to lock pieces in. I watched other videos to prepare, but nothing that was quite as good as this one. Thank you!

[@ivanwill]

As always, you’re making it look rather easy. Nicely done…

[@bc1441]

By far, one of the best LVP how to videos on YT. Great job, thanks.

[@apcsfreak]

Love your videos, and since I just recently did a LVP floor for the first time I wanted to share a tip that I think more people should be aware of. Since you're already at Home Depot buying this flooring, consider asking the tool rental area about a "flooring & siding cutter". It's a tool that looks like a giant paper cutter, and it will snap the boards to length for you with the speed of a chop saw and the debris-free experience of a utility knife. Well worth the ~$30/day rental cost.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome tip. Thanks, Jameson!

[@itsmemike1153]

I work in a Home Depot rental and we rent the cutter all the time.

[@billbriggs2309]

Yes! I have used one of these cutters. Fast, precise, easy. Paid $137 when I bought it a couple years ago. best way to go.

[@jayjudd6518]

Bad news for Monroe, Louisiana Home Depot. They don’t rent any more cost savings they told me so if you wanna put an attic insulation in your screwed also.

[@maggiesue4825]

The floor is beautiful. Thanks for the demonstration!

[@jimaronson2323]

I picked this flooring... actually, the wife picked this out so that's what we're going with. Been there! The flooring looks fantastic. You made it look easy enough I'd even consider putting some in.

[@joanies6778]

Excellent tutorial! Lots of invaluable info. Thank you so much.

[@yamxt550]

What a transformation! Looks great! Love the out-takes at the end of the video!

[@ozner303]

You make it look easy. Great job at simplifying it and showing all the steps!

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Great job on emphasizing the importance of tight seams!

[@nataliem872]

It looks great, Matt! I've been putting off redoing the flooring in my kids' room, changing out the old, ugly, beaten up, paint splattered from previous owners parquet (can you tell how much I despise it?). Seeing this explained so well and simply definitely makes me feel more at ease about getting it done.

[@jackc70]

Excellent job dude. I appreciate the detailed explanations especially on some of the important steps! 👍

[@k19jackyl]

I've installed this 6 times... You did a fantastic job. I will never use a rubber mallet again!

[@soundsgoodml]

Great job. Love your attention to detail in the door jamb area.

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

I’ve been doing floating floors since 1999… and I learned a new trick from you on this vid… I like the split and shift at the door! Thx

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Very cool! Thanks!

[@dshey6802]

You are meticulous. Love the details. I love the outtakes at the end. I want LVP, so this is a saved video.😊

[@TheRickacuna]

You make it look so simple but I know that making something appear "easy" takes SKILL. Hats off to you!!! You've motivated me to ease into bigger projects; thank you!

[@letterslayer7814]

good thing all the f bombs were cut out

[@marywilcox2692]

I like the way you explain how to do this work. I have seen a lot of how-to vids and they go by quickly i have to watch more than once.

[@AirDaniel]

Thank you for the explanation, you explained it in the simplest way. Good work on the room. 👍

[@carolynbrookter3231]

This video was great! You made me believe I could install that type of flooring. Thank you sooooo much for sharing.

[@BrentAyotte]

Great job Matt, looks amazing!!

[@elizabethellis3755]

I really like how detailed you are. I learned with great ease. Thx.

[@jackinthebox1990]

Great video as always, looking forward to the finish!

[@cc_bloom]

Great video! Answered a lot of my past issues installing flooring. Thank you!

[@lcook0825]

I think you did a great job Matt. Looks great.

[@clinte7590]

Good choice on having the transition starting in the room and not in the hallway. I did the same thing with different floors in my home.

[@kathyhatfield9649]

Thanks for all the great tips. So many things I was unaware of when installing a floating floor.

[@bennyhorne3233]

Great video. Very informative and practical. Keep up the good work!

[@harmoni4499]

It looks awesome! You did a fantastic job!

[@Ohno813]

I really like how easy you make it look.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

LVP flooring is awesome! They key is go slow and easy...checking again and again. One it last forever if you are careful when moving furniture. Nice job...

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

Love the look and feel. We just installed the same flooring. Wish we’d had those tools!

[@marc1553]

You are so awesome. You really care about your work. Floor looks absolutely beautiful. I'm gonna start calling you Norm Abram.

[@Bender2497]

Looks fantastic! Thanks for the update!

[@cynthiashaw45]

I have a friend in Florida that renovated a older home and used this throughout the entire house. Her reason was unleveled floors with imperfections and in case of flooding. They looked nice.

[@ailtoncorreia5628]

Thank you for making such great videos. I'm about to start developing my basement, and I've learned a bunch of stuff watching them.

[@michaellarson7194]

Awesome! I've done it before but it's been a few years. Thanks for the refresher.

[@ccarn309ohio]

Very nice video! Covered all the important points. I am a flooring installer and do this flooring on a daily basis. I use the knife method which eliminates getting up and down. Score once, snap, then bend the plank in the opposite direction to break apart the padding. I also use a estwing red and yellow mallet to install. It has a firm side and a slightly softer side. Just my preference though.

[@jeffmcguire2497]

I've encountered that situation at the door jamb myself. Your idea of using two pieces to go under the jamb is excellent! Great video! I appreciate it!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it helped!

[@indio1917]

Nice job...looks great. Getting ready to do my living room. Same product line...definitely learned a lot. Thanks...

[@RushAustin]

Great stuff, Matt. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@lynnew5619]

Interesting. Good to know how to overcome the tricky bits. I do like the greyish tone hall colour floor. 👏

[@judyspears2603]

Great job! I would totally feel confident enough to try that project now. You're a good teacher. Thanks!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Thanks, Judy!

[@deborahhaynes8361]

Ty great tutorial! It was very helpful. I have been looking at the same product. The floor looks great. I'm looking forward to the time lapse video.

[@seanbyju]

I've learned so much watching this guy, cant wait to one day buy and renovate my house using everything i learned

[@Deliz1]

very well done and clean execution! cheers!

[@mamafixer9330]

Awesome job! It looks great!

[@swpowell1226]

Floor looks great !

[@lklpalka]

Am just about to do this myself, your approach gives me confidence...good production elements too, thanks :)

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear. Hope it helps out, Ed!

[@dustyrose284]

Matt, looks very professional and beautiful!

[@ScottyLo]

Some great tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Azoreanislandgirl]

Excellent job 👏 those are so easy to install. I'm doing that type of flooring in my kitchen.

[@jeffreyconway3389]

Just had LVP installed on second floor. Watched the installers and then did my basement are on my own, pretty simple just a lot of work around the door ways as I didn’t do any transitions.

[@alskinner2007]

BOY! I have learn a great deal watching your videos, thanks.

[@jennifermartinus4929]

It looks super. You are a great teacher Matt. 🔨☺️

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Jennifer!

[@kaygibson1488]

Looks really nice. Love the look of this flooring.

[@joswaldomendoza]

awesome work, thanks for sharing; I love the out takes, help us keep on keep on.

[@zoraidaolmo6263]

Excellent job and tutorial thank you

[@ds99]

This is an excellent training video. Thank you for all of these valuable tips. ❤️

[@lindacrawford5029]

Thank you, great video instructions!

[@michaelhovey1698]

We used a Coretech LVP product throughout our entire house on slab. Has performed very well over 5+ years

[@romanm9862]

Great video, very helpful . No assumptions . Thanks .

[@YautjaHunter3]

Great work Matt, I installed LVP in my house. One thing you didnt mention, unless I missed it, is I had to vaccum the floor over and over as I went. If you get even a small pebble under that LVP you WILL feel it walking on the floor barefoot. My mainfloor is all concrete slab so there was lots of dust and random bits of rocks and foam from the carpet pad that was there before. I used tile adhesive I already had on hand to patch holes from the tack strip. For anyone trying this TAKE YOUR TIME. Sometimes I would get into a groove and feel like I was really making fast progress, and thats when I would make a mistake. Thanks Matt, love your videos.

[@punxnotdead3873]

Did u use underlay over ur slab?

[@audiogabby9808]

Thanks for the video. This is a great reference for future jobs.

[@mollyoutdoors]

Super informative! I like the color of that floor I think more than the rest of the house, but I personally would prefer it to match the other color.

[@brianrogers7543]

Awesome video Sir! You’ve given me the confidence to my living room and hall 🙏

[@brandondonahue3787]

Awesome vid man!! Enjoyed it

[@dawnronson8566]

The floor turned out great.

[@manyfeather2knives423]

Think you did a great job. Easy to understand and excellent step by step instructions. Subscribed

[@josejmarques1720]

Jose Marques : You did a great job at doing and showing it on how to !

[@Rhenexful]

Thank for sharing 🙏🏿 very helpful and informative 👍🏿

[@caroltaylor-long3944]

Its one room, I would have used exact color of existing flooring. Keeps it uniform. Looks great! I really enjoyed your video of laying this floor. I have confident now to do mine!!

[@tinymew]

Another work greatly done!

[@gussmaa4430]

Thank you for your teaching

[@donbarton3703]

You've done a fine job job now I'll try it on my floor.

[@thelmafernandez4286]

Amazing job…very informative…

[@wesalmeidarestorations8128]

Great video. I did see a couple good ideas from your video that I will be trying. Thanks again.

[@kgermen]

looks pretty good. thanks for the video

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Awesome video on installing LVP flooring!