I Tested Vinyl Plank from LL Flooring and the Results SURPRISED ME

I Tested Vinyl Plank from LL Flooring and the Results SURPRISED ME. Coreluxe, Coreluxe XD, Coreluxe Ultra, Duravana and others were part of this LL Flooring vinyl plank review.
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[@PeRez15mx]

If anyone was wondering the difference between Corelux, Corelux XD and Corelux Ultra are the specs. As you move up the line, the overall thickness and wear layer of the floors increase.

[@doncc6080]

Joe have spent some good money on doing these reviews. God bless you for getting this info to the DIY people.

[@hkabbosh]

Thanks for your content. I'm prepping for a DIY LVP install and your content is so helpful! Anxiously awaiting Floor and Decor review!

[@jmiguel_85]

Thanks for the vids. Anxiously anticipating the floor and decor testing!

[@PNWPawsPathsPad]

We were just looking at LL flooring. Thanks for this run down. It was very helpful

[@lesliej-sd9bb]

Thank you so much for reviewing different brands of vinyl planks! I've been researching for almost a year. I have all the brands nearby except Menards. I've looked at Lowe's, Home Depot, and Floor & Decor. Just discovered LL flooring is nearby + feel pretty confident with their product now! The next plan is to binge watch your installation videos! 🤗

[@costenc]

We installed Coreluxe Ultra as well and it definitely is tougher to install. Very thick, solid, and durable flooring but I believe you need a very flat, level floor to keep this floor in good condition since the plank is very wide, long, and not flexible. We did not have a level floor and used underlayment (as recommended by LL Flooring) and also removed planks and put them back in as Joe says NOT to do in this video. Now we hear from Joe in another video that you do NOT use pad and underlayment together. So now we have issues of joints failing but it is what it is. We did install it as a drop-in lock as he does in the video. I personally think it’s not so DIY friendly, but it is a very nice and strong floor. Hope this info helps someone out. 👍🏻

[@BurnseysRT]

Thank you for this video. I am laying down Core Lux drop and click tomorrow (first one reviewed). I definitely feel better about purchasing this product. Looking forward to the install.

[@ADLA-hf7jj]

Joe, watched many of your vids about plank installation and little tip and tricks to getting flooring look good. I have installed tile before and thanks to you this went just as well. I bought 2000 sq ft of the Coreluxe ultra Tobacco road acacia ( 8mm 28mil wear layer RVP)for our floor. 3 different widths ( 5, ,6 ,7") multiple lengths ( 25" and 48" ) and 10 patterns spread across all planks. Really makes for a unique floor. Not the easiest to install or cut, but the multiple lengths and widths allowed me to mix the pattern in multiple areas to lower wasted product.

[@frankkordas1864]

Really good video. Thanks for showing this first hand. Coreuxe is a great product and Duravana particularly is a top tier product if it’s installed right and you have the patience!

[@nickorsini2975]

You're the man, Joe. Have some Corelux XD going in next week. 5mm @ 20mil. Was a bit worried about the 5mm, but this stuff looks solid. Thanks for the vids.

[@GO-AVS]

Thx for doing these reviews.

[@gregmiskinis4373]

Thanks for all your useful info!!!

[@pcken9067]

We did CoreLuxe, didn't have as many floor patterns as your box. Found it to be harder to install, lots of hair pulling but we finally got it in. Scratches easy.

[@darrylanddee]

Great review videos, looking forward to the Floor & Decor. we are looking seriously at the "ADELINO HIGH GLOSS RIGID CORE LUXURY VINYL PLANK - CORK BACK". I am going to hold off till I see your next review. Thanks

[@jordanramos-farhat9768]

So very helpful. This series can't come out fast enough. Leaning towards going with Corelux XD at this point very good bang for your buck

[@safffff1000]

Me Too

[@martizavala6713]

Thank you, this is very helpful.

[@Pheseg]

Thank you for making this video

[@JZeez96]

Well this certainly makes me feel more confident about my purchase. Just installed 900 Sq ft of coreluxe xd and I'm glad it got Joe's seal of approval!

[@robr1656]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@yaroeb9136]

I just want to say that I just installed 950 sqft of LVP by solely using advice from your videos. Two hallways at right angles, three bedrooms, and a flex room. Planks are straight and best of all everything is seamless!! Thank you sir!

[@sherricilburn9753]

I just bought this 3 days ago. Love it

[@harrywest2780]

Great job 👏

[@bif90210]

I have the winterwood oak 8mm product sample from them and there is no way you can break the interlock system!! Seems to be a great product!! thicker seems to make them stronger!!

[@whopua]

Amen! Jesus saves! We're on a search for a November install. You're videos are a must! Thank you. It's a blessing you're here!

[@smitt1970]

I just finished an install with the Duravana planking, and it was a hard install, but the result are amazing. when I purchased, they did tell me that the padding is not required. when asked about using a jig saw, not to. I went through a 160 blade, and it was throwing sparks when cutting, and about half way through, the bladed was junk. I did go and buy a pack of jig saw blades, that is for plywood, very fine tooth,, and it cut through like butter, just taped the cuts, with very minimal chipping, and like you said in the video, using the bridge method is the best way to install. My nest floor, I would use this again. A few things I would do different would be to stand all the planking up, and organize them together, and vary the patterns so I don't have any like pieces to close together. the down side? takes a lot long to install with their method of install, the locking system you have to be careful not to slip up on the edge, or it will chip pretty easy. great product though. We'll see how it holds up over time. wish I would have seen this video before my purchase, but don't regret. good video, and thanks!

[@xcct838]

Joe, Do you have a summary list of all the reviews with installation ease and overall ratings for all the LVP you've reviewed? I should have been making one from the start and now I forget which ones had which ratings. I understand you give personal opinions but I really like to hear your views on these products. Thanks.

[@bwrick21]

You should think about doing good/better/best video picking top 3 brands for each rank (so 9 total). It gives us an idea based on the main driver cost. Love this vids and guidance

[@jaxandmore440]

I installed some LL Flooring CoreLux Seminato Sterling 18x36 tiles in a kitchen and two bathrooms. Overall I was happy with the ease of installation and the surface durability seems very hard. At the time it was $2.49/sqft (pro discount). Great value, especially compared to Lowes comparable offerings at $4/sqft. I agree the tongues need to be stronger. They are reasonably strong, but when they snap they snap too easily. There's no flex. Anywhere there was the slightest dip in the concrete subfloor I could hear the locking system making cracking noises on the short ends of the tile.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

You might have a heck of a time finding this brand but it's 4 seasons. I got it for $2.49 a square foot and it has a 20mil wear layer, 6mm. 5ft L x 9" W. I bought it from this place in Las Vegas(where I live) from a store called One Stop Trim Shop. $1.99 a linear foot for my 6" Victorian baseboard too. This was only a week ago. Thanks for this test, I had considered this brand myself.

[@hoaluong3592]

I'm installing Corelux XD Honey Mead Oak for my master bedroom and bathroom in my new house that already had hardwood in the hallway. I picked Honey Mead Oak because its color matches the hardwood color and I got 10% discount over Black Friday. Also it's 7mm thick and 20mil wear layer. I'm happy with my choice because it looks like real hardwood floor. Thank you for your evaluation!

[@rmbrugge]

We just went thru same as you. the color matches our reddish oak in entry nicely. its 3.89 sq ft ouch!

[@MrDjjustice24]

Can you do a video on Flooret Signature LVP my wife and I are installing ourselves and so far it’s great. Would love to watch you review. God Bless you brother !

[@Thebackson]

Great vid, almost went to LL for my lvp and was looking at the duralux. Thier contactors could not figure out a time to come quote my house or i might have gone with them.

[@jsully4074]

Hello Joe thank you for all that you do. Is there any chance that you would be doing a vinyl plank review on the C.A.S.E Brand of luxury vinyl plank?

[@joeweatlu5169]

Thanks so much for this series of reviews of vinyl plank. It's much appreciated. The Corelux Ultra seems to be the best overall so far, correct?

[@MaudeJoBaczynski]

Hi! I am really enjoying watching all your videos as I'm trying to decide what is the best vinyl flooring for our household! Wondering if you have any experience with the Bestlaminate Adduri vinyl plank line? Thank you!

[@Anthonythesider]

You should do a video on the wide square planks 1 foot by 2 foot planks

[@jd1671]

Who is anxiously waiting for floor and decor video????

[@timothy5974]

Thanks!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thank you!

[@mqua4610]

Absolutely love this video and a big fan of your other brand tests. I was just at LL Flooring yesterday. Loved the look and feel of Duravana. It feels like ceramic tile. But you are so right about the way to install it as the company directs. This has a super tight joint. The micro bevel is super tight and beautifully unnoticeable. The bevel feels like sanded grout, at least on the “urban mist oak” planks I have sampled. While I like this, I’m a little skeptical regarding the locking system as I think deflection may pull apart on what looks like compressed stone type layers.

[@asinger261]

Very helpful review. What blade are you using on jigsaw? I use the coreluxe hd often on customer's projects and it is difficult to cut length wise unless I use the table saw

[@stevemahler6077]

after doing all these review videos can you do a final video of the best? Im thinking of getting the 20mil lifeproof from home depot or this corelux ultra. Which one do you think is better?

[@Diabolic67th]

If you still have a full plank of the Duravana handy, I'd be curious if you could replicate the same issue I had. My room would have had a 2in strip for the last row so I rip cut the first row of planks to be about 3.5in so roughly half the plank. After the cut on a tablesaw with a 10in laminate blade, I went to start the row and noticed the remaining strip of plank had bowed longways and the locking mechanism wouldn't mate evenly. I also tried it with a jigsaw and had the same issue. All told I had to return everything because I didn't have time to experiment but they gave me a full refund even with the open boxes. I bought more of the CoreLuxe for that last room and had no issues.

[@JesseAdams3]

I see you have used some of the Quiet Walk underlayment product. Do you have any experience with their Quiet Walk LVP product? I am considering using it with the Durvana flooring.

[@jeffreyweyrauch6017]

I current have Luxury vinyl flooring in my basement. It butts up to ceramic tile that is behind my bar. I have torn out the tile and want to continue my vinyl planks. What’s the best way to go about this?

[@gloriaking5221]

Can you put an island on top of 7mm vinyl flooring?

[@franklinavilez2386]

Do you need additional underlayment if your planks already have padding attached 🤔? The sales rep at L and L is recommended me to buy additional underlayment

[@clangbang.4370]

Hey are you ever gonna try cail bamboo legends vinyl flooring?

[@jamestrasoline7930]

What do you think of the cork backing on the vinyl planks

[@carlosr.bustamante5209]

Hi I was just wondering what you think about Hydrocork sold at LL flooring. Thanks Carlos

[@williamkaiser8490]

The best for your money is Smart Core from LOWES! No pad water proof and best locking system thick and flooring is quiet to walk on !

[@abrad3061]

Have you done the durvana? The guy says it's better than the corlux but I don't think so seems flimsy the joints not very strong on sample

[@jmeist25]

Question for you. I just installed the Corelux XD floor, I didn’t realize until I was finished that it was the tongue and groove style. I was installing it like the drop and lock. Found a lot of the tongue and groove connections were raised. Hammered them down after floor was finished. Seems to be ok for now. Do you think the integrity of the floor is Jeopardized?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Hey my friend, the floor is not put together correctly so I think you will have some issues in the future. I would take it apart and re install the correct way.

[@ThatAccumulator]

Is Mannington still King?

[@rawrss]

You said the Duravana has an attached pad *and* recommends another pad. What's your advice on this? Are underpads that are built-in typically good enough for non-basement (concrete) applications? Is there ever a time where another underpad is needed for application on ply? Thanks so much in advance Joe! Liked, Subbed and Bell'd!

[@user-xg3my9qt7y]

I also need to know this, the instructions and salesperson both contradict whether to use extra or not. I was told by the salesperson it isn't needed then it said it isn't needed in the installation but have two recommendations of what kind to use🥴

[@kathyavant8087]

Can vinyl planking be put over hardwood? I'm a dog rescuer and need a flooring that won't be ruined by urine... what do you suggest.. my hardwoods are ruined...

[@daveforgot127]

Sir, I am confused. You recommend and like Tongue and Groove Vinyl planks but I can't find any review or comparisons. Please help me.

[@xcct838]

When is FND review?

[@anicebyrd7467]

We bought the CoreLux XD in the color Ordesa and although it is beautiful, it scratches so so easily! It is just two grown adults only 3 months of use and there are already scratches in every room. Not sure if it is the darker color but very disappointed

[@JosefwitdaCoatOn]

Dude! Got the Mohawk from Costco. Beautiful product. Had a contractor install it, thought he did pretty good. A painter came by and pointed out the H Joints everywhere!😢 looked deeper into the contractor, he let his license expire. Anyway, I’m hoping to settle for my money back. 1500 sq feet. And the cost of the flooring. I have contacted and attorney too. The unlicensed contractor is pretty prominent in this community. Anyway, here’s my question: can I have a pro do a little at a time? Say when the floor starts to buckle in certain areas, have a pro come in and stagger some parts?

[@kevlar1482]

You're not getting any money back, sorry.

[@xcct838]

You ok Joe?

[@sandybarr684]

I am looking at getting the Coreluxe XD Golden Teak 5mm. You commented that the Corelux XD Piraneese Maple had a good locking system. Would that be the same for all the colors in the XD collection, or do different colors have different locking systems?

[@kathyavant8087]

I'd like a recommendation from you...

[@kristyo1645]

My husband is not tapping the seams at all, because it's not indicated to do so. I am already seeing a couple small short seam gaps. I think it would help to tap the short seams once they are together. He thinks some of the boards just must be wonky...he doesn't think it's necessary, or helpful, to tap the seams. I don't know to to get him on board with this kind of install... I see all the good installers tapping the seams. Annoying it's not in the install instructions.

[@lothar34]

We've had the Corelux Ultra in our basement for last 2 years. Held up great so far. Install was tough and had to be done like the Durvana.he showed last in this vid. We just did our stairs in it recently. For my daughter's room we went with Pergo Defense+ LVP . It installed easiier but doesn't seem as high quality.

[@whopua]

Thanks!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thank you, I really appreciate this!!

[@sarahrhyner]

Thanks!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thank you so much!!