Replacing a damaged laminate floor board. ***CAN I DO IT WITHOUT TAKING THE WHOLE FLOOR UP?***

[@tonymoloney3223]

Did the plumber drop his wallet? No wonder it made a mess 😂😂😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

Best comment ever🤣🤣

[@chrisneville7310]

😂

[@chrisneville7310]

I was going comment Del but I'm too busy laughing 😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@chrisneville7310 I proper laughed at Tonys comment Chris😆

[@ianmcbain898]

@@thetallcarpenter I heard he slipped and nearly broke his BRASS neck and was later found by a COPPER.

[@whitefields5595]

More of these vids please. It’s how we rectify errors and mistakes that really help

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I have shown quite a few instances of my putting my mistakes right, but the are usually buried in a longer video😬Reading your comment, I think I might start making separate, stand alone videos about rectifying them👍Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@whitefields5595]

Yes please. We all know you can do stuff, which is why we watch .... BUT the real application of your skill and experience comes when it goes wrong, or you are called in to fix something. This flooring one was particularly good, especially as you exposed your thinking in advance. There are a few other 'Tubers now doing what I call 'confessionals' (PlumberParts, MrA Builders, SkillBuilder) and they are not only excellent viewing, but vital sharing as we have all been there ..... or will be one day. One starter for you could be 'Wood matching' i.e. fixing damaged / split wood and getting the colour match right @@thetallcarpenter

[@deancaulton1127]

use a window suction lifting tool for the floor to move it back and fourth. works great :)

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dean🖐I know those professional suckers would have gripped really well for this job👊Just a shame I haven't got one😔Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@Excel510]

Well done Del, knew you would win.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Gary🫡I like to think the score was, Del 1, floor 0😎

[@strummer6642]

Good job, can't beat a good stamping!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Sometimes it's the only way Strummer😉Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@Kfiskplumbing]

Awesome work Del. Saved my arse again. Bloody press tool came striaght out the loft. 🙄

[@thetallcarpenter]

I couldn't take the stress of being a plumber Kev😵‍💫Cheers bud.

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Fantastic joiner I bet you have a lovely home made house that you have built your dream home with your own hands.

[@thetallcarpenter]

What a lovely comment Darren🤗and yes, I have been lucky enough to make a wonderful home for me and my family👍Cheers Del

[@paddy120]

Brilliant job del 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

It came out alright Paddy👌Cheers Del

[@bartbug1]

That looks like an epic job, albeit small, but what a great result Del.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks BB🤩Thanks for your comment bud 😎 Cheers

[@jruk1981]

Jesus Del!! I don’t think I took a breath for over 16 minutes. Full of admiration for you taking that on. That could go South very quickly but you did a superb job as usual. Well done, that is pure job satisfaction. Cheers James

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your comment James🤗and you're right, one slip and you double your trouble on a job like this😬Cheers

[@Wattsjoinerybarn]

And that’s why quickstep is worth the money ! Had to do the same thing on engineered once but on a full one so had to cut a bit off the back off the shoulder and tongue. Not ideal! Good use of the palm router making a hole and then snapping the thin strips! Showing class and experience again, builders got to be happy with that!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi bud🖐It's never obvious which is the best approach for doing repairs like this, and I guess I will always try and go for one that has the best chance working and not becoming problematic later down the line🤔Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@ianmcbain898]

That's great stuff there Del well done. That earlier comment about the plumber dropping his wallet was priceless. No beating THAT 😂😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

It really made me laugh Ian😆Cheers Del

[@adrianaosirish6065]

Well done Del 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Adrian🤗and thanks for watching😎

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

That Del was very impressive and very satisfying when it all just clicked back into position. Beautiful job 👌🏼🧱👍🏽🤩

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Steve🖐You could probably tell from my voice how chuffed/pleased I was when it knocked back together as it meant the floor had been fixed in 20 minutes rather than a couple of hours👊Thanks for watching fella🤩

[@johnwaby4321]

Wow del what a work of art replacing that .Well done .. Nice to see you again 👍👍👍👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John🖐I'm scaling the videos back a bit but will keep doing the odd one here and there👍Thanks for watching and your comment🤩

[@bonus2000]

Amazing work, I guarantee if I tried doing that I would have broken the edge of the neighbouring board. Top job, bet the plumbers and customer were pleased!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐The only reason I know to be careful is because I HAVE damaged the adjoining boards in the past😬Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@bobx2387]

I had complete faith in you all along. I did not have faith in myself when the sparks came out as I was loading the van to tell me he had done similar. I decided to come back the following day with a clear head and found he had done it in two places not one. Customer was spitting rivets so I set to and did similar to you (it made me buy a trimmer) but used my trim saw carefully and saved the day. Client well pleased and sparks wallet much lighter and he did me a favour at home. Great vid Del.... Bob (Weston super Mare)

[@thetallcarpenter]

Sounds like we both pulled it out the bag for our customers Bob👊 Well done mate👍 (and thanks for watching😁)

[@pompeyjim]

I found that if you cut the bottom part of the tongue off, you can get away with replacing a middle board. Just put some wood glue on the under side of the tongue

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I've never attempted a replacement like this on a full plank, but I rekon you're suggestion would work, as pva glue on LDF/MDF makes a super strong bond💪Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@graemescott4825]

Genius. A great 'thinking on your feet' problem solving vid.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Appreciate your comment as this repair job was thrust on me unexpectedly😵‍💫 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@miller745]

You've got it, work smarter hot harder!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

I try to bud👍Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@harryfutcher7381]

Nice one, so nice when it goes to plan, almost as satisfying as fishing a precious estwing out of a cavity .

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're not wrong there Harry🤩Cheers Del

[@briantrueman3505]

Top work as always T C great result 🔧🔧👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Brian🤩Thanks for watching 😎

[@14ccr]

my favourite carpenter on youtube, love the content! Always come away from each video feeling like i learnt something that i can implement into my own work, good stuff, keep it up!

[@thetallcarpenter]

That's a really generous comment bud🤗The main reason I make the videos is to try and spread what I've picked up over the years to others😎All the best👍Del

[@user-bu7gz1es7s]

Great job 👏 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Mark🤩Cheers Del

[@russrua2937]

Great video..thank-you. A wee request, could you put a short video together on ripping down a kitchen cabinet, say from a 500mm to 300mm please :)

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Of course, the next time I cut a unit down, I'll make video👍Cheers Del

[@paulyoull5472]

Great repair Del. Sometimes I think you need a little bit of luck on your side with jobs like that. Just a tip I picked up from another KZbinr( not tried yet) was to use a strong double sided tape on the plank to stick your knocking block to, to create that friction you need to split or relocate the joints rather than a chisel. Don’t forget to replace your router bit, as laminate is brutal on blades😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Paul🖐Great shout on the double sided tape, and I really should get some for the van👍Thanks for your comment bud 😎 Cheers Del

[@Petertronic]

Nice save, fitted like a glove! I've got tongue and groove boarding in my loft - so annoying when you want to lift one in the middle 😖

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Peter🖐Oh yes, it's a different ball game when it's a center board😵‍💫Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@denty32]

Top work Del👏👏👏 I was thinking when you was putting it back in he’s going to use a little glass sucker and then the size 12s came out 🤣🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mark🖐I achieved marvellous things with a swift kick of my size 12's bud🤪Thanks for watching 😎

[@barryford7135]

Top work Del. 🚴👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Barry🤩

[@john900ra3]

the laminate shuffle , love it. used it myself before now

[@thetallcarpenter]

I think we've all done it at some point Robert🫡Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@ashleyriot1805]

Had to do one the other day. Replacement boards were 2mm shorter and I had to change the whole bastard run. Lucky you got quickstep 😢

[@thetallcarpenter]

Sounds like a right pain bud😵‍💫I guess I was double lucky with this repair, as it was a Quickstep floor and an end board👊Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@attlee1945]

Cool. Well done Del. - great job 👏

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thank you Steve🫡Hope all is well with you🤞Cheers Del

[@newlinerealboi3434]

Awesome man!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Appreciate your comment bud and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@robertmorris5214]

Fantastic Del well done

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Robert🤩Thanks for watching 😎

[@Pete.Ty1]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Thanks Del

[@thetallcarpenter]

My pleasure bud🤩

[@cabottaxi]

Well done mate on that repair . I think it couldn't have been achieved without the use of those Claude Hoppers 😀

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks bud🤗and having big feet does have its advantages😉Cheers Del

[@Dazza19746]

The Dewalt trimmer is so much better del 👍🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

I have no doubt about that bud😬A lot of Makita cordless stuff isn't the best😶Cheers Del

[@fardastevie2827]

hello dell long time no see i bet your busy busy as always same here.........very nice repair you were very lucky cant wait to view another tall carpenter episode all the best !

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Stevie🖐Yeah, I've been off KZbin for a bit as it's takes up a lot of time and was starting to cost me too much😬I'll keep the odd video here and there coming though👍Appreciate your comment and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@Ultimate-roofing-square.]

Nicely ‘tickled’ in Del. 🙌🏻 Mind how you spend the bonus… 😬💰

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dan🖐The £5 bonus was used up replacing the £15 router bit I knackered cutting the laminate floor😵Cheers fella

[@Ultimate-roofing-square.]

@@thetallcarpenter sounds about right.. 😫. 👊🏻

[@LTWCarpentry]

Great job del !

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers bud🤩Thanks for watching 😎

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

Done well there mate👌ive got to repair some in my place but they are in the middle of the floor😒 might be easier to move 😁, there's quite a few vids on KZbin on how to do it but normally involves cutting tongues of and glue, worth watching though 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Andy🖐, hope you're well mate🤞Yeah, I've seen the guys cutting the bottom part of the groove/tongue off and glue. I would be scared that it wouldn't hold only to get a call back to fix it in the future😬Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

@@thetallcarpenter 👍

[@dazcoop4225]

I find a double glass sucker can help in situ’s like this. 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

I know those things gave got some grip💪💪Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@daihedral9269]

You might have been able to shift the board by sticking some double sided tape to a bit of 4x2 then pressing the 4x2 on to the board with your foot and hitting it with a hammer. Worked for me with some cork tiles with a similar click and lock system. Added advantage that the bit you're replacing doesn't get damaged, which might be an issue in different circumstances. All the best.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi DH🖐That's a great shout bud, and certainly could be the way to go in certain situations including the one in the video👍(I must get some strong double sided tape for the van🤔) Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@cedarstuff]

That was the most gripping flooring video I've ever seen.

[@thetallcarpenter]

I see what you did there🤔😆Cheers Del

[@painterman8863]

Well done, mate. Good job.👍 Have you seen quick step repair kit,with the wax and heating gun. Use it a few times for problems like the one you have done. It works really well. Carry on with the good work. 👏

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I think a builder had the repair kit you talked about many years ago and he said it was very handy👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@davetaylor4741]

Lucky the damage was towards an edge. And an advantage of that non tip locking system. The rout out and implode the middle board technique is how I have always done my secret floorboard repairs. Then cut the back edge out of new board to drop in. Never tried it on cliplock. That bit of trickery saved heaps. But also exemplifies why I still wouldn't put that sort of flooring, or tiles, in my own place. I feel like I am walking on egg shells all the time when working on customer houses that have them. Tiles are worse.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dave🖐I know exactly what you mean about doing work 'over' these types of floors, as one slip, and it feels like your world is caving in😬Hope you are well mate and thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@brianlochrie3958]

Nice one Del. 👍 double sided tape and a block stuck to it would work too. Cheers 🍻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Brian🖐I did think about that, but as usual, I didn't have any notice about the damage, so just had to wing it with what I had on the van and on my feet😆Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@martingatheone6325]

I've been watching the content and find it very useful, great work and explanation. Is there any vidoes on Valley Rafters? Struggling to find one.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Amazingly, I've only ever done a couple of roofs with valley rafters, and both before I started doing KZbin😬Rest assured I'll video one if/when I do one👍Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@BoabMarley]

Top job Del 👍 Personally I'd have told the client to buy a rug but that's just me 😂🤠

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're just naughty BM🙃Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers

[@David-yf9gy]

I think most people wouldnt appreciate how easy it is to "stuff up" the situation more and just how well your plan came together. And done in less than an hour, while filming, without an extra trip to the hardwareshop. Well Played!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi David🖐You're quite right there bud, and you still need to concentrate on what you're doing else you could easily make it worse😵‍💫Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@vicinglis3736]

Hi well done, nice one slowly catching up just a slight set back down to age, keep the vids coming plenty of time to watch now. Could do with another roof challenge ( not trusses) the real stuff please. take care

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Vic🖐It's great to have you back watching, and check out my latest 'bastard hip' video for a 'mind melter'🤯Cheers Del

[@Sparks1Plumbers0]

Del mate... Been hiding? Nice to see ya again bud. Plumbers... not surprising tbh, them and plasters 🤯. But nice save anyway. Had every confidence in you and as for bonus... you been smoking that wacky backy again 😂. Stay chipper me old ch.......... 😁

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there bud🖐Not hiding, just had to get a bit real about how much time and money it's cost me over the last 3 years to keep creating regular videos😶 so have had to scale it right back. KZbin is changing dramatically for long format video creators and they only seem to be interested in and pushing #shorts which is really hurting long form video channels like mine making many of us question if it's worth all the effort🤔Sorry, didn't mean to turn my reply to your comment into a rant😲As always, my channel wouldn't be anything without regular support from guys like yourself🤗Cheers Del

[@Sparks1Plumbers0]

@@thetallcarpenter M8, rant away as always best to get if off your chest, plus seems to be a daily occurance these days. 🤔 Know what you mean about youtube, I guess it's a money thing... more shorts equals more ads equals more revenue for them compared to a longer video with just the odd ad in it! It's always about the money! Anyway great seeing you again and feel free to rant away 👍

[@michaelplays2449]

Grear videio Del !! well done

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Michael 😎

[@JACKATTACKED]

👍👌 >---------< cut board shape < say 45°from corners, cut down middle to join the ends up. Knife or multi if steady enough in corners😂 If in middle of run, cut new groove to suit, glue in new. Suction cups handy as well.

[@thetallcarpenter]

If this happens again I'm going to give your method a go👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@neil-mv3it]

well done dell great save

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Neil🤩Thanks for watching 😎

[@mauricecasey866]

Nice job. You should get whatever he takes off the plumber! Ton I reckon.👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

I'm just glad I sorted fairly easily Maurice👍(It's not the first time I've had to do additional work after a plumbers been on site🤪) Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@Modestas_Gardziu]

Top job!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thank you bud🤩Cheers Del

[@andrewroberts6158]

Time to buy that lottery ticket 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thetallcarpenter]

Righto Andrew👍I'm going for a lucky dip in the midweek draw👊🤞🤞Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@carguillo1]

Hi i use a glass carrier suction with 2 cups so easy all the best /Kev

[@thetallcarpenter]

I really need to get myself a decent one of those suckers Kev🤔Cheers Del

[@garethjohnson9390]

Very nice job Del 😊😊

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Gareth🤩Thanks for watching 😎

[@trumontstory686]

Liberon do a hard colour matched repair wax that I have used to good effect on similar damage.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐They do, and I have a massive selection of colours, but the builders decided the gouge was too big and in the middle of a walk way to be waxed over, so asked if I could change it👍Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@trumontstory686]

@@thetallcarpenter It was good work buddy! I had to do something very similar , (car badge tape and a wooden block), to a Howdens rigid vinyl floor. Suffice to say It's branded quick step if I have any say in it going forward. Plumber's eh!

[@pat_link_]

Nice job Dale must have been heavy the item the plumber dropped

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Pat🖐Apparently it was a impact driver with a 5ah battery attached😬Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@itfc3]

nice one buddy

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers bud🤩and thanks for watching

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Tickle the monkey 😂 nice one Del 👍☘️🇮🇪👏👋😁

[@thetallcarpenter]

'tickle the monkey' 😲🤣

[@ooslum]

Had almost the same but filling in the hole from a basin pedestool. Was OK all through the video until the masking tape rip off, not the sound but the worry of how good that paint job was🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

I hear you bud, and that masking tape is week as sh1t and only just sticks itself on😲 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@adamschunker3715]

👍 Tip top top tip😁

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Adam🤩

[@adriandotsmall]

👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Adrian🤩

[@Elfin4]

Perhaps try using that router with a hoover at the same time when you're cutting to reduce inhalable dust particles.

[@thetallcarpenter]

To be honest, this repair was sprung on my and I wasn't really prepared, but you're right, about controlling tge dust better👍Cheers Del

[@JamesKooper]

👌

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching James 😎 Cheers Del

[@alistaircameron3237]

👍👍👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Alistair 😎 Cheers Del

[@Trainboyjackvr]

Is everything ok Del? The channels been a little bit quiet the past month.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Paul🖐I'm still here bud, and thanks for asking🤗I've been on a running/working on a big project since April this year that I am not able to video😔plus, unfortunately, I am struggling quite badly with arthritis pain in my hip and knees at the moment 😢 I've got loads of jobs on next year so should get back to regular uploads🤞Take it easy fella🤩Cheers

[@Trainboyjackvr]

I know that feeling mate, my knees sound like crisp packets when I stand up and on the days when I’m hanging doors I’ll struggle with my hands in the evening. Glad to hear your ok tho bud and look forward to the next vid 😊

[@arthuranderson7741]

very impressive...hope the plumber bunged you a few quid for getting him out of trouble...

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Arthur🖐If had a pound for every time I've had to get over something a plumber had done, I'd be rolling in it😆Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@ilfordjedi]

We all had faith in you Del.

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're too kind Luke🤗Thanks for watching 😎

[@garvielloken3929]

🤩

[@thetallcarpenter]

🤗😎

[@lhfloors]

Did the plumber pay for that

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐The plumber didn't 'pay' directly for this, but we are all part of a team and he will definitely 'scratch my back' back👍Cheers Del

[@jasonkennedy4211]

Has anyone seen dave? Awol!

[@thetallcarpenter]

I haven't seen Dave for ages Jason🙃Cheers Del

[@jasonkennedy4211]

😮 sorry you know us irish pronounce names differently than we spell them..

[@lifter98]

A bit of floor surgery... 🍿🥤

[@thetallcarpenter]

No BOTCH jobs here Lifter🤩Cheers Del

[@timbolton2241]

Who de man....😂❤

[@thetallcarpenter]

I even got a 'well done' from the builder Tim🤩Thanks for watching bud 😎 Cheers Del

[@ironpirate8]

@@thetallcarpenter I expect you already have a pocketful of "well dones" though Del 🤔😁

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ironpirate8 Ha ha, yes Ive got loads of them but no way of cashing them in😜

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Wayne 😎

[@SuperWayneyb]

@@thetallcarpenter It wasn’t me boss 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤘😎🤘 great video as always

[@matskelton9589]

Plumbers eh 😂

[@thetallcarpenter]

I'm saying nothing 😶Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@lestercranmer2631]

200lb plumbers wearing stilettos not good for laminate flooring :-)

[@thetallcarpenter]

Apparently, it was an 18v Milwaukee Impact driver that fell from the loft😵‍💫Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@nickbridgman6701]

Who's paying for the repair!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Nick🖐Ultimately, (and because I was able to do it in less than 20 minutes), the builder will pay for my time to do the repair, but the plumber is a good lad and will make things right further down the line or on the next job👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@nickbridgman6701]

Hi Del, that's good like one of the other comments said it can go south quite quickly, A nice job well done.👍

[@richardstevenson2727]

👊🫡

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Richard😎Cheers