How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring on Stairs | DIY / How To

[@1painter4hire]

Not many guy are gonna put this skill and effort into a job. Great work man ! Hope your customer appreciates you.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I appreciate that! thanks for the subscribe.

[@phillamoore157]

Absolutley outstanding, Toai! I’m tackling that exact project, and I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to do. This looks outstanding. Thank you for the inspiration (and tool/adhesive) advice!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

You can do it! take your time and enjoy it. I always said nothing turn out good in the hurry!

[@fernandoullaguari9073]

Excelente work Sr, hope your getting paid enough and your costumers appreciate all the amount of effort you you put on this project.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Much appreciated!

[@trentrowlands1059]

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@berndmatuscak8924]

Very nice video, well explained, exactly to the point, good tips, I learned a lot from it. Great, please keep it up. Thank you very much 😊😊😊

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edwardryu7926]

Great job! This is what I needed since I couldn’t find any good method for the stair nose. Thanks!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Ryu, I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@alexamaxwell7823]

@@ToaiLonDIY no, even more questions after this video. need more explanations for a dummies.

[@victorvek5227]

I keep hearing from my flooring friends that Ardex CA20P multipurpose construction adhesive / sealant is far superior to any other in this application. Can anyone confirm? I was just going to use loctite premium max but apparently it doesn’t have the same level of flexibility that is required.

[@kevinfoster2308]

Next level ingenuity, but also DIY awesome!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Glad you like it! and thanks for the subscribed!

[@sungyuchoi6907]

thank you! this is very helpful. I can't wait to see the video showing how you made the corner piece over the lighted riser.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Choi, I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@sungyuchoi6907]

@@ToaiLonDIY great! thank you!

[@SarcasmSage-w6o]

Mohawk, the manufacturer of that LVP, says you must remove the underlayment layer prior to glueing on stairs.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yes. That is correct.

[@tonysaccount8039]

Bend the pieces and put in the oven at 300 degrees, i just tried this last night and it works phenomenal, they do not wrinkle

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Nice! did you put it in the oven and then bend it ? and for how long at 300 degrees ?

[@alumnib7795]

This was a great video. I just learned so much from watching this. keep making more

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for the comment! Will do!

[@iamomeed]

Was looking for a video like this, my floors have different color variations and nothing pre-made was available. Why didn't you install risers first? Does it matter?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for watching. I installed the tread first and Riser. You can always make mock up out of cardboard to get an idea first.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@jurisinfo7249]

Hello! This is a very helpful video as I plan to do my stairs and not a lot of nosing available that match the flooring. I'm just wondering how did you do the corner stair? to be covered at the edges?One of my stair is like that and was wondering how I'm gonna cover that right SIDE edge.Great work!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Hello! I had made a video to answer this very question. Thank you for the compliments and I hope the Stair End Cap video is helpful to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4e1ln-teN56ftk

[@wesleydavidson1691]

Nice video! Super clean and helpful!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks!

[@johnnyk6906]

nice job but did you forget to glue the steps and landing? not sure gluing just the riser will hold the steps or the landing?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks. Yes I did glue them.

[@cesar0610]

Excellent video and excellent job !!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks!

[@kkhyyyz6535]

Awesome..........Q....how did you do the side nosing ? i would have about 5 steps with side nosing.....also would you be able to screw in rails onto vinyl planks ?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Hello! I had made a video to answer this very question. Thank you for the compliments and I hope the Stair End Cap video is helpful to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4e1ln-teN56ftk

[@ducebigalow8834]

very nice. do you have a video on how you did the side of the nosing to close them in? I have the same situation but haven't seen how you would close is the side of a tread open to one side.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks. On the sides are exactly the same as the front bend them first then cut miter and epoxy together. I made mock up out of cardboard first, be patient.

[@ducebigalow8834]

@@ToaiLonDIY is it possible for you to do a video on this?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I would love too, but not in a short time due to my tight schedule. Are you subscribed ? I really needed. This video alone got over 31K views but only 134 people subscribed.

[@ducebigalow8834]

@@ToaiLonDIY I haven't but will take a look at the rest of your channel and see. thanks

[@robdawg700]

On the table saw it shows 3/8, is that the width of the slots or the depth that the blade goes in the plank? Thank you great work!!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

3/8" is the width of the slots. Thanks for the visit and the sub.

[@SebastianECastro]

Well done, the rebating it's great idea

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks!

[@javierescobedo4779]

Perfect and clean job 👍🏻

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@CashBuyGuy]

Looks great how terrible is it to remove the lvp and replace it it gets messed up by tenants Thanks

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed! it very easy to replace if needed, only 3 small screws are under the bull nose.

[@phitocung7126]

How did you cap the side of the exposed nosing?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Bended it first then cut miter and use epoxy at the miter. They are required more time but doable.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Cung, I just posted stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@kokyaw]

Great work and video. Two questions I'd like to ask. 1. Can I do the same "folded" nosing like you did with luxury vinyl plank? What is the minimum thickness of the plank that is needed for this? 2. What material did you use for the riser (white board)?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing. 1. My vinyl plank is 0.2” And I think any vinyl plank can be fold with heat and patience. 2. For riser I used 1/2” MDF but you can use pine or even plywood.

[@carennelson153]

@@ToaiLonDIY great video. I am going to use a different lighter wood grain vinyl plank for my risers.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Myint, I just posted stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

@Caren Nelson Thank you for subscribing.

[@kd5ahl]

Thank you!

[@bradwoodbury1564]

Great video.. how did you end the side edge on the bottom corner stairs

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I installed 3 small screws, 1 on each side and 1 in the middle.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Brad, I just posted stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@gbalo5325]

Looks nice 👍

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@StevesGarage]

Great video, just did my own with some Coretec flooring. I wanted a more square profile compared to the round stair nose the company offers, and this was the perfect solution. This was also a lot cheaper than what they offer, so it was a win-win. Subbed for future home DIY videos!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Glad it helpful and thanks for the subscribed.

[@livinagoodlife]

This is great to hear. I’ve been looking for a solution for my stairs and have laid coveted flooring elsewhere. Awesome to have come across this guys video and then your comment to confirm it’ll work with that product

[@StevesGarage]

@@livinagoodlife And just as an update, mine still looks good! It did take some trial and error to get perfect, so make sure you've got a little extra. But I'm still very happy with the result.

[@hobostink]

how did yo finish the exposed edge just above where you but the lights? i have an edge like that on my stairs and I cant figure out how to cover it.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I just use heat gun to folded it and epoxy and match up paint. Be patient….

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Oh I used card board to make mockup.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Ernie, I just posted stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@YouTubeJunkie2023]

Beautiful!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@ruben6173]

Me gustó mucho el vídeo.... Saludos Cordiales desde México....

[@cherieann7268]

It looks fantastic! This is the tutorial I was looking for. How have they held up this year?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks. Yep they still look great and held up, the nice thing about these type of vinyl floor is they have texture on them so they are not slippery.

[@TheRichLA]

Looks great. What material and thickness did you use for the riser?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks. I use 1/2” mdf for least expensive.

[@jackiem.dearroyo8739]

Wow, very good job!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you very much! and Thanks for the subscribe!

[@tiketrudel5031]

Nice ,Exact fitment man

[@Ali-asloum]

Great job

[@andyb7754]

Very nice job.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the visit

[@edwardryu7926]

After bending, did you fill any material at those corners? I am thinking maybe I will fill with glue sticks. What can be best material for it? Also I really don’t like gluing tread to wood. Can I just use 18ga nail? It won’t be such visible.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yes I used gray epoxy. Thank you for subscribing.

[@edwardryu7926]

@@ToaiLonDIY what kind of epoxy would you recommend? If you can provide a link, that would be helpful. Thanks,

[@ToaiLonDIY]

@@edwardryu7926 amzn.to/34SGst7

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Ryu, I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@hahnimus1]

This is genius! Thanks for this video! Do you know if this work with Laminate planks?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing. I don’t think so, due to laminate planks very brittles.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Arc, I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@steventoto3681]

Good job nice and clean 🙏👍

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@RozhkosGarage]

This is great, in the process of doing my stairs as well. Love the "modern" style treads. What is the thickness of the face? 2"?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Stair face are 1/2”.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Rozhko, I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@_josh]

How is your diy stair nose holding up 3 years later? Has any of them broke?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Still look like the first year I installed them.

[@toppcatt5113]

I think it would be cool to do the risers too.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yes, but I think it looks more contrast this way ?

[@mikerivero8777]

@@ToaiLonDIY What risers did you use?

[@Hero4Auto]

Where did you get those risers? Or did you self make them?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I made those risers out of 1/2” MDF. Thank you for subscribing.

[@FunkbutterMindshiftingFactory]

Dang Toai, I mean Master Craftsman... I would have assumed this was your profession - not a mere hobby. OUTSTANDING!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks so much for your support. By the way this was my first time doing flooring.

[@kennethrichardson2829]

How did you do the exposed side of tread just before the landing that sticks past the wall

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Oh just like all the treads, but the last 2 have bullnose both sides.

[@catherinecluney4667]

@@ToaiLonDIY are you able to do a video of that? And possibly to add a cap to the open end? I'm trying to figure out how to do this on my stairs with LVP. I'm new to the construction process.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Coming soon.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@jasonmckay6817]

Great idea using cellotape to protect the wall.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@ichiro1717]

Great work! Question for you.. did you nail the tread down or just used adhesive? Wondering if i need to nail the tread as well. Thanks!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Just adhesive on top and 3 small screws bottom of the bull nose. Thanks for the subscribe.

[@ichiro1717]

@ToaiLonDIY sorry another question, did you remove the foam backing from the vinyl plank before you glue it?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Sorry for the late respond. Yes only if you glue them, remove with heat gun.@@ichiro1717

[@Cali_Girl1]

Approx. Cost for materials and labor for 1400 Sq ft house with stairs?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

$3 per sq ft for materials, DIY labor.

[@ming41160]

do costco provide the plank just for nosing to be bended?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

We just used regular plank for nosing bended. by the way use cardboard to make mockup, and thanks for the visit.

[@blckmetalgrl9992]

The 2 3/8" depth marks for the fold were put a what measurements from the edge?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed. My are 2", but depending on your stair treads, you should make a mock up out of card board.

[@marcreitz1150]

Could you tell me a bit about the heat gun that you used? What brand/ setting.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed. Please use the link in the description for the heat gun and the setting was high, heat for around 5 minutes, but depending on the vinyl you use.

[@yuliashmatkova6849]

What do I do if my 2 bottom steps are round on one side with no wall?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Good question. I have to test it out and let you know, thanks for the SUB!

[@aqua7775]

Amazing job !!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks!

[@vdittycc]

Great job.. you glued it down? And what is that tool called that looks like a t square I will do this to my stairs very soon

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yes I glued them down. The tool call Tread Template please use Amazon link.

[@vdittycc]

@@ToaiLonDIY thanks one last? When u saw in the groves to make the bends for nose does the 1-1/2 gets measured with a grove on each side or does the grove take some of the measurement away ? Thanks again!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

My stair tread’s are 1” thick. So when when the final bend are 1” open. I recommend you to do a mock up and be patient. Good luck.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@vdittycc]

@@ToaiLonDIY I just made my first tread and looks good what is the material you used for the risers white part? Thanks again

[@DescartesRenegade]

Wow, this is perhaps one of the best ideas for a flush stair nose!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Ben, I just posted stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@kimlon01]

How do you do the side profile of the stairs like the bottom 2 treads?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed. I cut miter just like picture frame, let me know if you have any other question.

[@d.a.veneziano9651]

How did you cut to fit into tread and what did you use

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I used 1/2" MDF out of 4X8 sheet, but you can use any material that available .Thanks for the sub.

[@d.a.veneziano9651]

Where did you get the jig for template

[@ToaiLonDIY]

@@d.a.veneziano9651 I have the link in the description please check it out.

[@jjschannel116]

This is perfect nice job.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@mikerivero8777]

what did you use for the risers ?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I used 1/2" MDF. Check out my other videos I used MDF 1/2" and 3/4". kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5C2mHWqpreFr9U, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ2tmoWHaseHfdk

[@Coolhandluke-s1f]

Good vid , cliffs shed channel does a good tutorial on this also .

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Glad you like it. Thanks for the subscribed.

[@dmlvsccfamful]

How did you fit the side piece on the stair nosing

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed. I do have a video for end cap kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4e1ln-teN56ftk. Let me know if you have any other question.

[@jermainepeart9498]

hey bro, could a router saw be used ?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yes router can be easily uses. Thanks for the support.

[@nanapoole4469]

Beautiful

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mnjmh]

Great video

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks!

[@pablovalenzuela9089]

Is this possible with laminate?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I haven't try but I would think so. Thanks for the subscribe.

[@ridiculous_gaming]

I wish many paid contractors had your accuracy and care. Incredible work.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the comment and the sub.

[@timmynguyen6121]

Thanks for showing that

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Your welcome. Thanks for the subscribed.

[@georgelebel812]

How do you do the side stare’s

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Hello and thanks for the subscribe! I had made a video to answer this very question. Thank you for the compliments and I hope the Stair End Cap video is helpful to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4e1ln-teN56ftk

[@natetremblay8537]

How do you do that side cap though?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed. Check out this end cap videoHow to Make Stair End Cap Edges | DIY / How To kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4e1ln-teN56ftk

[@daves2822]

It looks like a good job to me. If the customer is satisfied and the job is quality whats the difference in technique. It isn't electrical or plumbing.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribe.

[@user-xr5ly4tl8u]

Can you please tell me how many cm I need to saw?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Sure but, did you watch all ? I think I mention the measurements in the video.

[@kleco1000]

Im so doing this thanks

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Take your time and do it right the first time!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I just posted a video about the stair end cap edges, hope it helps.

[@williammolchan3883]

I'm a professional flooring installer and I see major issues with this technique for one you're cutting slices in it and there is empty voids on the stair nosing part on both bottom and top corners which weakens the floor and will fail after a while number two is you're using the incorrect glue you should be using loctite PL premium polyurethane adhesive ! I've been doing flooring and staircases for over 25 years so I would say I have some experience .

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for advice. There are no voids, I made dado and rabbet to joints. Loctite PL will not stick to under pad.

[@williammolchan3883]

@@ToaiLonDIY for one you're not supposed to have the underlayment attached to the plank when you glue it to the step it should be just the blank plank glued to the step . The padding has to be removed with a heat gun and peel it off or order it without the padding for the steps . As a flooring contractor I'm liable if the stairs fail and somebody goes falling down the stairs so that's why I take extra precaution and have the material without the padding solidly glued to the staircase that way there's no risk of it coming loose and you're not depending on some cheap padding that's got double-sided tape glued to the back of it . Also you didn't even clean off the paint and other junk that's on the stair before you glued it on the step so basically you just counting on the glue on the paint not the actual step . So if the paint starts peeling off the glue will fail and the step will fail .

[@ToaiLonDIY]

@William Molchan , Thanks for advice again, this was my first attempt i did remove all of the paints, the under pad came with the planks. If they failed I will trim off the nose so they are square.

[@kerryward1387]

Since your a professional how would you of done the stairs with LVP?

[@tornadocapoeira]

I dont give fuck until its cheaper than paing some idiot loads of money

[@calpdal1]

Wow 😮

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the visit and the subscribe!

[@oh_look_bananas]

Can’t forget the caulk.

[@aussiechina]

Wow... Amazing work👍👍👍👍👍

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@ctr7474paul]

will break as vinyl is not strong on impact

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yes that was my concern but if you fill the gaps with adhesive or liquid nail at the nose. My been over a year now still looking great. Thanks for the subscribed.

[@jan7712]

👍👍👍👍

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for thumbs up.

[@Nick-ih5em]

Good job but when doing as a living this takes way to long.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yes, but you might find faster way to get it done. Like pre made at your place.

[@raymondchow8722]

I think Vinyl, Laminate, and hardwood are all dangerous on stairs. I know carpets are dirty. I think using a easily replaceable carpet runner may be the best way to go. You only have to fall down from a slippery stairs once to realize carpet is the safest option. Since permanent carpet is too hard to replace therefore I recommend a runner option.

[@gutrench9489]

Thats why graspable handrails are required in the IRC.

[@raymondchow8722]

@@gutrench9489 handrail does help. The last time I fell on a slippery stairs is when I was holding box with both hands while the box was big enough to block my eye sights. In that case, the hand raild did not help a bit. So on top of a good hand rail, you should really consider a non slip carpet option.

[@theEDUCATOR2]

@@raymondchow8722 ...doesn't that make it harder to grab ahold of the handrail if it is covered in carpet ;P

[@raymondchow8722]

@@theEDUCATOR2 Hey all it takes is one small slip on them hard surfaces. Doesn't matter how nice wood stairs look, its just not worth it.

[@rhondamcknight2596]

I have slid down stairs with carpets and never since installing laminate stairs.

[@lesismore1997]

There are companies that specialize in this. You Send then the material and they make the pieces into the bullnose shape lol. Customer is paying for that of course 😅

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Oh good to know but it more fun to DIY. Thanks for the subscribed.

[@juanblackwell8801]

Just buy them premade... a lot quicker

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Yep, if you don’t want to do it yourself.

[@kool7763]

Wow

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed.

[@patrickgallagher2997]

Wow that’s a lot of work sir ! Did u know we can by the bullnose piece and cut it to size and install that instead of all this heat gun and bending and jigs ? Wow !!!

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed. Yes but this company doesn’t make bullnose for this type.

[@louis-jeanlanthier4798]

I'M upset because you do not show how you made the flat side of the corner so seemless! DAAAA

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank You for the visit. Please Watch this end cap video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4e1ln-teN56ftk

[@jasonwise078]

Seems difficult for a first time diy

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thank you for the visit, Yes! for the first few steps but I learn as I go.

[@donmunro7568]

Nice attention to detail but Give it 6 months to a year and the thin edges will break. The stair nosing takes all the punishment on a stair. Not just an option been doing flooring for more than 30 years.

[@annette1amorortiz462]

0l9l

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the subscribed.

[@silviakeidel8187]

Primitive

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks

[@phodacbiet69]

You solve the vinyl stair cap that causes me to use metal cap that doesn't look professional.

[@ToaiLonDIY]

I am glad it helps. Thanks for the sub! be patient and make a mock up out of card board.

[@brosetoldyou4831]

How do you cut/make the corner pieces for stairs that poke out?

[@ToaiLonDIY]

Thanks for the visited. Please check out my 2-1/2 years updated I also show how I made the cornners.