Self Leveling and Floor Prep TIPS for Beginners

NO FEAR is needed when prepping a floor when having the correct tools and this video- self leveling and floor prep tips for beginners will help you get a good grasp on how to do this correctly.
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[@thomasflynn6307]

I did a big self leveling job in my house it was going well till I took the guage rake and dragged it into a hump what a disaster now I’m like a pro wish this came out 6 months ago. Don’t underestimate this people Joe is very talented

[@benp1995]

You uploaded this about 30 min before I was about to attempt to level my floor lol I was worried about not doing it right or messing up somehow. Your advice and especially your prayer at the end has given me the confidence I needed! Thank you!

[@johnburns363]

You are GREAT!! Thank you Joe.

[@bigtime37ja]

Really learning from your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time.

[@doncc6080]

Thanks Joe, great info.

[@vrtreat]

Amen! Thank you!

[@frankrodriguez2332]

Thanks Joe

[@troykrumrey5812]

These videos are by far the best I have found on KZbin! They are clear, concise, and are taught at a level that is understandable to the novice but not yet over-explaining to the point that you lose interest. I also enjoy that the main points are repeated during the video which is a fundamental teaching technique. Before these videos, I was intimidated by the idea of laying vinyl planking. It was the prep most of all that I felt most intimidated by. The videos presented a clear and logical progression of steps and I have confidence in this successful completion of my laminate floor. Please keep up the good work!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thank you so much Troy!

[@WanJae42]

I took notes. Thank you!

[@MrsOveata]

I absolutely love your videos. The one and only that knows the business inside and out and willing to share your expertise. I have your vinyl flooring recommendations and feel when I go purchase my floor I have the confidence to choose wisely. I just wish you could do the installation. A shame I live on the northern West Coast. Keep it up!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thank you!

[@adamhursey8475]

Joe! I am about to start laying LVP throughout our brand new house. You have given me the confidence that I can take this project on. I have watched probably close to 5hrs of your videos so I just wanted to comment and say thanks! Love the prayers at the end of the videos too. God is good!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

You can do it!

[@paulgeorge7994]

Thanks alot for all your valuable information. I'm redoing the entire upstairs. Big job ..but all your videos cover everything so I'm not worried. Thanks

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

You can do it!

[@richardburguillos3118]

Great advice. Wish it came out before I went crazy with too much leveler on on first use of the stuff. Also, being a DIYer I never thought of using another product than that water like self leveler, now I know. Thanks! God has truly blessed us by letting us find and learn from you. May the Lord bless you and your family. 🙏

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thank you!

[@dannyramos5924]

Awesome video. I wish I would of watched this before I started

[@rbraun204]

Hey Joe. love your videos and they've been keeping me busy while I get ready to lay out some plank for about 600ft on the main floor. We have existing hardood we're going over, I was wondering if you have a prep video/tips for getting your old hardwood ready to cover. (working on squeeks and hoping to leave the existing character baseboards on and use 1/4 down) For the record before anyone gets pissy, it's been sanded down in the past and is pretty beat up. We''re moving on from it :)

[@Victorious7069]

Hey Joe sorry to bother you, but which thinset did you use? May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@2471daj]

Very nice videos 🙏🙏🙏

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thanks a lot

[@jabberman3000]

thanks for all these videos. Quick question, if something says its ok for VCT is it also ok for LVP?I'm from Canada so unfortunately I can't get most of the products you talk about

[@tjatile]

On your DeWalt surface grinder, what setup do you use for grinding down peaks in wood subfloor? Is it a hook and loop pad, resin fiber discs? I have a DeWalt, but the spindle is too short. The disc and backing pad don't stick out far enough to use the dust shroud properly

[@HKavarana]

Hey Joe, thanks for all your videos, they've been a godsend! I just poured my first self leveling pour today and thanks to you it went awesome. I used Henry 565 and now have to switch brands for the rest of the project because of availability. The NXT Level Plus dataset says the minimum thickness poured over wood is 1/4 inch, is that true?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Anything less would be easier to just fill using Henry's 549.

[@Hotsauce-cj7kj]

Love you brother. Praise Jesus!

[@sythshowedu]

Do you inspect the integrity of floor joists before putting down copious amounts of floor leveler to make sure it can handle the extra weight?

[@bizwize2965]

Oh Man.. I have a springy doorway floor that runs from my kitchen to my dining room. The wall dividing the two rooms runs 'with' the floor joists so it is no surprise that it is sagging after decades. Also it is a high traffic area and the fridge partially lives on that floor joist as well so that doesn't help with it supporting so much weight and vibration. I was thinking of using a post jack (with all that entails) to stiffen the floor joists directly under the wall/doorway and maybe raise the floor back close to where it was with a ten ton jack before doing a final levelling with some compound. What do you guys think? I think I might need some prayers on this job so thanks. :)

[@Zombieboxx1]

Hi, I have an Idea you could make as a series of episodes. It would be on how to use each of the common sold/used adhesives and what it's spreading styles are for each of its applications. Mannington 711, Benchmark (variety), Robert's and others.

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Thanks for the idea!

[@n.d.2100]

Hi Joe, can i still do this even if i started it with Dap flexible patch & leveler?

[@mr.t8844]

Do you have any videos showing how to install vinyl around baseboard diffusers?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Like baseboard heat?

[@oddopops1327]

👍👍😊😊

[@jasonsmith7845]

Hello I have a question about particle board sub floors. After removing carpet my sub floor is in horrible shape. Should I replace with new particle board or something different? The floor is going to need leveling as well. Thanks for your help.

[@paxton4444]

@SoThatsHowYouDoThat I have this exact same project ahead of me. What would you suggest to do here? I want to do it right, not trying to cut corners and have it turn out wonky. Thank you for your videos and God bless

[@daisyduck61]

I have level up my floor. an not real lever just plywood and i cant put laun cause door will not open up so i got level the stuff you using

[@kananhadley2362]

Question, what if my subfloor has a half inch hump in the middle?

[@HOLMES-B221]

I'm about to put down 1/4" AC plywood on top of an OSB subfloor in a small bedroom. I have two low spots 1/4" to 3/8" that look exactly like 7:18 in your video. I was thinking of using Ardex Feather Finish on these spots, but I think it only comes in 10 lb bags and I would need multiple bags. Did you use NXT Level Plus in those spots too? Also, would NXT Level Plus be okay to use under LVP?

[@user-ph6kk3fx5n]

Did you figure it out? I'm now in this same exact situation as you. What did you end up using?

[@katieb6823]

How deep of a dip would it have to be before you would use Nxt Lvl vs Ardex?

[@deegee1921]

Does it get crunchy and break down over time? On osb i used some laticrete in a bathroom and it has gotten crunchy over time. It wasnt the next level "plus" i dont think.

[@davidl7033]

I’ve got a huge vinyl plank install coming up at a cabin we just bought and I’m watching these videos over and over and over again. They are a the best on the subject by a mile! I’ve seen them all several times. Now, I know it must be frustrating after giving us all this info to have someone say “more please” but I haven’t seen anything on the last 5-10% of the jobs. Do you use that foam backer rod or silicone in the expansion joints? Reinstalling trim? I feel guilty asking but it would make for some great viewing to see how you finish things up on an install. Regardless, thanks a ton! These videos are a godsend!

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

I will do that.

[@markme4]

First you talk about how to use a self leveling agent, then end the video screeding out thinset, I don't get it?

[@kevinllewis2585]

Primer is welcome.. I would red guard whole floor. Expansion.. an bonding ....it rolls good. In fla on mobile homes. They want cover 🪲