How to Prep a Bathroom for a Vinyl Plank Installation

I share with you how to prep a bathroom for a vinyl plank installation in this video. There are a few key things you should do to get the bathroom ready for your DIY luxury vinyl plank flooring. Just follow the steps I have laid out for you to get professional results and a beautiful floor.
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This guy's and the "Vancouver carpenter " guy are great videos to watch! Thanks for all the work brotha

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Thank you for explaining things in such detail. For someone clueless like me it’s soooo helpful! You’re awesome

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Well explained, direct to the point, great no-fuss tools, with a perfect T-shirt to match. "So That's How You Do That."

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Thanks again for these Pro Tips, You are teaching your fellow workers, Blessings 🙌🙏

[@DeniseCakeMethod]

Your videos are so helpful as we renovate our newly purchased home. And thank you so much for the prayers! 🥰🙏

[@mikemcgown6362]

More useful information! I watch you do these things on your videos, but when I try them I find out the skill you've developed. Thanks for sharing the information and wisdom in the video. I look forward to seeing your next video! Prayers for you and your family. May God bless you and be with you!

[@nrcontractor1]

Thanks Joe. I learn so much from you. God Bless

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Thank you so much for these videos!!! You’re making my project a success.

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Absolutely love your program, great information from a real dude… And thank you for the kind words and prayers for all your viewers.

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Thank you for shareing your amazing tips ,i used the cheaterboard the other day and i was like wow !! God bless you too !!!

[@davidoconnell933]

New to your channel, great stuff and great help for a DIYer like myself. Appreciate what you are doing! Blessings!

[@joelwhybrew1244]

Thank you Joe, such a helpful video. God Bless you 🙂

[@MichaelTangorre]

Good stuff, Joe! Thanks!!!

[@Smileo77]

thanks for the great info, and prayers Joe. Awesome.

[@sunmoon1084]

That’s amazing wow the liquid lock 🔒 wow so smart

[@robertangelohillman]

Joe, I really appreciated your prayers man. What is life but our relationship with the living God and people right? Love your videos too. Very helpful. Thanks Joe. Bob

[@tarand100]

Thank you so much, buddy. May good bless you every good thing. I love your video bro.

[@donskin9795]

Great videos! Thanks for all you do. I’ve watched all your vinyl plank videos. Waiting for the next one.

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Awesome, thank you!

[@donaldsagers2837]

Joe, I have been watching your videos for a while and just think you are a great person and your videos are a true testament about who you are and what you do. I have learned so much about the types of flooring and how to install since I have been watching your videos. Stay true my friend and I pray the lord watches over you and your family.

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

I appreciate that

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Gods Bless you Joe. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thanks for the blessing!

[@DonaldSmith1]

Thanks Joe, looking forward to see how it’s done by the tub. Great videos, thank you. Love your channel.

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thanks 👍

[@ChrisRubeo]

Great info! Thanks!

[@tedhayward651]

I used your videos to help me do my vinyl plank, in my bathroom. I've since watched quite a few more, and must say.... I love how you pray at the end of each one. We all have a talent to share, and I appreciate you sharing yours with me! I am blessed......

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thanks fore sharing!

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Thank you -Praying all the time 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

YW!

[@billygreen3515]

Bless you brother ✋

[@thackeray4]

Thank you!

[@helissamagar]

Great timing! We are prepping our bathroom today for vinyl plank install. Thank you so much, Joe! We have watched all your vinyl flooring videos (multiple times) and the project is going smoothly! We are so thankful to have found your channel. I know our install so far wouldn’t have been half as smooth or professional looking if it weren’t for you! The guy we bought the flooring from who installs floors professionally stopped by and said it looked great! Thanks again!

[@SlavicUA]

God bless you as well Joe! 👍👍

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Same to you!

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Good stuff 👍

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Glad you enjoyed

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Thanks!

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Yeah!!! Thank you so much!!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

You're welcome!

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Your prayer was awesome! May the Lord forever shine his face upon you and be gracious to you and give you peace. Thank you for the tips. Definitely a thumbs up 👍. God bless you always in Jesus name ✝️

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thank you!

[@Fulltimer]

Great video! I have an engineered hardwood floor in the hallway. The bath is in that hall. Do you have a video or any advice on that transition?

[@poepflater]

OOOH I bought the new toilet today! The branch I visited didn't stock the large format tile I'm putting under the toilet...like I said before the pee has me nervous, I'd rather have the about a 900 x 800mm tile area, transitioning into SPC for rest of bathroom. Just using a single large tile to fill the whole area with 1 row of 23mm mosaic tiles all around. Drew it in sketchup and went to look at the stuf in person with the missus today... we also selected the SPC, we both had to fall in love with the most expensive one they had :(

[@nicktognella3085]

When I install LVP I’ll remove the sheet vinyl and start fresh.

[@catcolbert9044]

I was wondering why he didn't simply remove the existing vinyl floor.

[@Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator]

Thank you for your prayer...:)Amen!!!

[@debratrahan271]

Enjoyed your video and I have a question is there something that I can use to seal a vinyl floor

[@harleyrrt]

First of all thank you so much for all of your videos they are very helpful. I have a question, I am preparing the floor to put some vinyl plank down and the transition into the kitchen I have found that there are three different or separate layers of vinyl. I would prefer not to take them out because I tried a small section and it was incredibly difficult. can I just use the Ardex or Henry’s 549 to level the floor out over those vinyl floors to the Barewood floor? Or am I going to run into trouble because there are three different layers of vinyl? I could really use your advice. I look forward to your response. Thanks in advance

[@y2email]

In more than one of your videos, I've heard about Mannington Adura Max Vinyl. Could you please put in a link to the ones that you've used, so that I know where to order these Mannington LVP from?

[@tomrussello809]

Great videos! How do you mount LVT against a tube or shower base. If we need to leave a gap how should we caulk and finish the corner between the floor and tub wall? Thanks!!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

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[@utmaggie07]

Joe, how do you finish LVP next to tub? Molding, tape, silicone?

[@bdobrzensky]

Currently redoing my bathroom. Once shower is done, I will transition from a tiler to a floor guy :). I am a little concerned as the bathrrom is connected to our walkin. The bathroom is currently Linoleum and the closet is carpet. All will be LVP. Not sure what to do as I assume once I pull the carpet and pad there will be a difference in height since the Linoleum will still be there. I guess either rip out Linoleum or bring up the subfloor in the closet to the height of the bathroom? Would feather finish or self leveler work? Not sure how difficult it is to remove glued on Linoleum? What would you reccomend?

[@brycedoonigan8554]

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[@kainigu2597]

need underlayment for LVP in the bathroom? Have been hearing different things from different contractors

[@codeyberry7831]

Hi Joe! Read all the comments, and didn't hear you mention in the video how long you wait after the first coat to apply the second of the ardex, and also how long you wait before installing the lvp after you spread the feather finish. Can you give a rule of thumb?? Thank you!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Once it is hard to the touch you can apply another coat.

[@ryandunn6865]

What would you charge for a job like this? Just wanna know so I'm not getting ripped off.

[@Poppa99]

Disconnected the water line from the wall to the tank but the water won't stop dripping. I don't want to keep tightening for fear of breaking the knob and having water spray everywhere. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@claytonpoche8306]

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[@JbrayxD]

How do I know if to rip up or install over currently installed floor

[@tianthee]

Instead of the liquid lock, I pulled apart a disposable nappy & used that.... most have the absorbent crystals inside.

[@John-sn4hl]

Why do you go over the vinyl instead of ripping it up?

[@bartseller8601]

I was just curious as to why skim coat that pre-existing vinyl when installing lvp or EVP base materials considering the thickness of those materials unless it's extremely thin materials all that basically will absorb any of the slight divots within the floor. I get the curl up and cutting that back that makes sense but I once again don't see the point of skim coating the pre-existing vinyl that's down to accept EVP or lvp based goods. Now if you were gluing vinyl over the existing vinyl then that would be a given because of the thin base overall love it. Maybe you can further elaborate for me on this

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

If you watch the video again I said it is unnecessary but I want to show how to skim coat a floor.

[@maplenook]

Why don’t you want to pull up the vinyl ? I think I need to pull up carpet, per go, tile , and vinyl to get to one surface

[@Hl2917]

How much do you charge extra to fit a bathroom??

[@ronpeck1488]

Have you ever did a hot/ cold test to see if lvp actually does expand or shrink?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Sure have. Also, I do a lot of cabin work that do not have climate control and temps range from 100 degrees to -30 degrees. I have not had any issues with any of my customers.

[@ronpeck1488]

@@SoThatsHowYouDoThat Thanks, the reason for me asking; I have a barn door in my basement that will never have a temperature change and need to install a permanent door guide!

[@flymypg]

I'm doing "The World's Slowest DIY Remodel", and it includes installing the same LVP in all rooms with no transitions (planning for my old age with a walker or wheelchair, but will add rugs until that day arrives). I'm trying to figure out which plank direction will work best. My home is 1300 sqft, single story on a slab, with 4 BR, LR/DR, kitchen and 2 baths (6 interior doors). There are 37' straight runs (sight lines) in each direction. The hallway is a 'T', with the short leg running between the longer leg (top of the T) and the LRDR. Three of the 4 BRs are square, with the 4th being 10x12. The largest room is the combined LR/DR, which is 24x14. OK, verbal descriptions are tough. Image 3 dominos laid side-by-side, with one more domino laid sideways covering the ends of 2 of those three, making a fat 'L' or a square with a corner cut out. That last domino is the LRDR (the only room with 3 exterior walls), and everything else (4 BR, 2 BA, kitchen, hallway) is covered by the other 3 dominos. The front door is at one end of the LRDR with the hallway next to it, and 24' away at the other end is a slider with the kitchen access next to it. To avoid the "bowling alley effect" when standing at the front door, I think I'd want to run the planks along the 14' wall. The other advantage of this direction is that it is parallel to 4 of the 6 doors. However, I'm wondering if seeing all the stacked planks from the front door would be too busy, and be worse than the "bowling alley effect". The highest traffic area in the home is along the inner edge of the 24' LRDR wall, on a line from the front door and hallway to the far wall with the rear slider and kitchen access. Is it better for high traffic to go across or along the planks? Well, it is actually like a 24' long hallway with just one wall, so I'm now thinking the LRDR 24' direction may be best. Plus, it will be the fewest cut planks. The 24' direction is also parallel to both shower/tubs. The only "wrong direction" area in the home will be 7' of hallway from the LRDR to the T. This 7' length includes the hall closet, so that floor area is 7x5.5, which I can design to have few or no stubby planks. I think I can live with that! One more thing: I'm sick of the low 8' ceiling in the LRDR, so I'll be removing the drywall ceiling to expose the rafters (poor-man's "vaulted ceiling"), then insulating against the roof and covering with board-and-batten. The rafters run in the 14' direction. I think I want the LRDR rafters and flooring to run in different directions, meaning the flooring again should go along the 24' LRDR wall. OK, the 24' direction it is. Sound like a plan? Am I ignoring any general rules for long rooms and T hallways?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

I can better help if you shared a drawing either email or facebook. There are links for those in the description.

[@christinalucio998]

Hello sir My husband over the weekend was grinding some porcelain tile in our restroom for a couple of hours. He is extremely in a panic after reading different things on the internet. Can you give me any advice? Thank you

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

I highly doubt there is permanent damage. If this was everyday I would then be concerned.

[@christinalucio998]

@@SoThatsHowYouDoThat Thank you so much!

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Why not just lay plank on top of the kitchen vinyl thus avoiding extra work of ripping out vinyl and Luan?

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

Good question. I'm about to do a kitchen with an existing vinyl floor.

[@kimghanson]

One reason is to get the whole house's floor at the same level. We are doing our entire house in LVP. The carpeted areas are placed right on top of the subfloor but the lino areas have an underlay just as Joe shows. This underlay must be removed to get the entire floor at one level. Either that or put underlay throughout the whole house.

[@chriservin9328]

Couldn't you use wall texture and let it dry to even the floor?

[@sgs13197]

Where can i get a tee shirt?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Soon!

[@Neznisgip]

Don't you wish someone would invent a staple lawnmower? LOL I once tried an angle grinder. That was a painful experience, when I Accidently hit my finger. It's just so time consuming to pull, or even hammer down each staple.

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Ouch...

[@kilroyishere6190]

Dont leave the vinyl if its peel and stick tiles,far thicker and ridge than the thin rolled vinyl….mine is 35 years old and breaking in little pieces..it ALL needs to go bye bye….this will continue if its under the new flooring…No Bueno!

[@jwcavy]

So, I like your video's but the move at the beginning with the toilet water is a cost that is not needed. Just use your shop wet/dry shop vac and suck the water out. takes 20 seconds and the toilet is dry.

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

If you have a longer wall the plank needs to be kept straight. That is the point of the chalk line.

[@bushyjames6289]

Planks are not wp

[@keoniwalaka8858]

Why didn't you just yank up that old linoleum floor and lay over the subfloor? I don't want that old garbage under my new flooring.