I'd REGRET Installing Vinyl Plank WITHOUT USING ALL these Clever Tips

[@stillgena]

I'm a Home Depot Flooring Specialist (misleading title, i know) and whenever I get a customer that's hell bent on installing their own floor (the majority being vinyl click lock) and ask me where the best place is to start, I write down the name of Joe's channel, hand it to them and say "right here". No idea how many times I've done that but it's been several times a week for more than 2 years. Definitely one of the best flooring tutors on KZbin...and a fellow Minnesotan. Keep up the great content. By the way, those spacers seem awesome, I wish they were in-stock at my store but I haven't seen them yet.

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thank you Gina, I appreciate you! I am up North in the Grand Rapids area.

[@artkyger3425]

I bought Life Proof thick plank at Home Depot and did it myself. First time ever laying vinyl and it was a piece of cake. I had zero problems. It aint rocket surgery

[@scottcampbell4116]

Scotty Campbell here. Wife and I have installed lock type vinyl from Home Depot in the entire house thanks to you and your instruction. This was over two years+ ago and we don't have any issues, and no transitions anywhere. Not too bad, as we are in are mid seventies. Thanks again!

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thanks for sharing that Scott! I bet your knees hurt.

[@brendakeiner5791]

I’m almost done flooring my whole house using your tips. Really a challenge! I did most of it bending over-vs on my knees. Worked really well. I’m 67! And a lady!😁

[@scottcampbell4116]

@@sothatshowyoudothat Joe you are so right about the knees but let's not forget about the back, right shoulder, right hand, and a multitude of muscles cramping up because of disuse. Wife & I are proud "flooring techs" now and the results are really amazing and it was well worth it. Thanks again for your KZbin effort!

[@johnpauledstrom4491]

Awesome

[@tanyabonnette1796]

@@brendakeiner5791 wow I’m impressed! I’m 65 my husband 66 and I think it would def be a challenge

[@bill_astro_music]

That silicone bead trick with the blue tape is gold!

[@C_Har]

I wish I could comment on all your videos. I'm 1000% a newbie at laying flooring-I'm not even good at getting the chain back on my kids' bikes. We needed new flooring for over 2500 sq. feet. the installation quote we got from several folks was astronomical in my opinion. I watched everyone of your videos, invested in the same tools you used, and in a week I finished our house. If I had a question or ran into a problem I found one of your videos-and could figure it out. I wish I could show you the before and after pictures. Thank you for your work and God Bless you!

[@darylkesler8470]

Brother that was full of so many tips.. it needs to be watched more than once...You know your floors!

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RobBigelow-q9c]

Honestly one of the better teaching videos regarding this type of flooring. Other videos are stylist for youtube but this is just actual DIY stuff. Awesome.

[@0-60STYLE]

It's nice watching a pro work, I watch this while I'm taking a break from the installation 😂

[@bigsidable]

Joe. You are,amazing. Professionalism is a honor to see. You attention to detail is awesome. I've done five flooring jobs thanks to you. Save so much time. And the process was smooth as silk. Thank you. May God forever bless you.

[@firerescue3214]

Out of all the dozens of videos I watched, your video by far is the best. Had I just seen yours first I would have had time to watch other stuff.

[@DannerCando-ev4fo]

You just come across as the nicest human being. Thank you.😊 And thank you for all the helpful information on your channel.

[@botsman35]

I am a handyman and deal with installation of laminate and vinyl board flooring occasionally for at least 10 years. Week ago started a new project - over 2000 sq. feet of vinyl planks floor. 57 " x 9" x 7.5 mm, very sturdy commercial grade. About the same time I found your video on KZbin and liked your idea to use scrap pieces as an anchors and cheater board as well, it is working great! Thank you!

[@KimGossett-h3r]

I dont hv a question. Just wanted to compliment you. I watched your videos before installing my flooring. You said dont put any extra pad under the flooring other than what's built in with it. I tried the underlayment in my kitchen & it had movement & didn't stay together well. Took padding out, used none in the rest of my house. Has done perfect. I've told several people to watch your videos. Thank you for all your tips!

[@MrKen59]

I was helping a friend install laminate floor and I can’t tell you how frustrated I was trying to make it work. I simply don’t know how do this calmly. I’ve done my house and it turned out nice, but this particular project put me over the edge. It took so long and nothing was working. After the first day, I was asking God to help me through it because I was so done with doing floors. The second day was much different and went better. They bought the style select floor from Lowe’s and suspect some of the frustration was material related. They simply didn’t have enough income to pay 4$ sq door for vinyl. Not sure why I’m commenting, but I will say that you have a gift. I was reviewing your tool recommendations and I appreciate your prayers at the end.

[@artkyger3425]

I just bought about 200 sq foot of style select floor from Lowe’s so I hope not a major pain. I used Home Depot Life Proof before and it was a pience of cake. Update to this comment. The style select is very easy to install.

[@artkyger3425]

I jsut bought 230 sq ft of Shaw Brighton Golden Hickory vinyl from Lowe’s and I hope it is not a majot pain. I have done vinyl before and had zero problem. But that was Home Depot Life Proof.

[@MrKen59]

@@artkyger3425 this was style select that I had problems with. It was the basic budget laminate. I don’t know the answer, but I strongly suggest making sure the floor is prepared and TAKE YOUR TIME. If you need a break, take it. I was so frustrated and why watching this guy made me mad because you will never see a blooper or a cuss word on KZbin. Take time to breathe and don’t force anything - that’s the only advice I can give. I have the 1.29 sqft in all my bedrooms and it looks beautiful. I had one style that was harder but worked out and I’m satisfied.

[@afterstars]

@@MrKen59 not sure if the price had anything to do with your install. Many laminate flooring types are more than vinyl. Like anything the more work you put into the planning and preparing, than the easier the job is.

[@kevinzep01]

Great instructions! Wish I had found your channel before I installed my flooring! But I love watching a professional work!

[@maxsmart8786]

Thank you very much for all of your teaching and encouragement Joe. Wife & I have started a half house project and we feel fairly confident after wachting many of your videos multiple times and having never installed vinyl plank before. We completed our layout from the hall as you suggested and established our first three rows in the kitchen and locked them down last night. Just as you said the middle of the hall worked out perfectly even for all of the walls in the other rooms. Thank you Joe and we pray for you and your family in Jesus's name right here in southeast Idaho.

[@traceyjaron106]

Hey Joe, wanted to add to the pile of thanks in the comments :) My boyfriend and I have been installing 900 sq ft of LVP in my first home. We would've been absolutely lost without your videos!!! Thank you SO much for your detailed and descriptive explanations. You're the best!!!

[@littlefishinwater3375]

Oh that prayer at the end brings me tears 💕 God blesses ❤❤❤ it's such great details for the most difficult parts of the job, how to get the ends and bits fitted into the installation. So helpful for my planning! And So grateful to stomp upon your video.❤

[@TheBlueScarecrow]

I regret not seeing this video, and all the clever tips, before I installed the vinyl planking. Great video! Thanks so much. You are a great teacher.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

The tips you did through the doorway is EXACTLY what I as looking for. I have to start in a walking closet and move into the main room. Also will use the tip for the bathtub, but use it for the transition into a bathroom door with a stone threshold. Thanks a bunch.

[@GarrisonFall]

Its fascinating to watch a skilled craftsman at work - there is so much planning, calculations and decision making involved. You are also a very good instructor. Showing and doing, how and why. Brilliant.

[@mathewmanzanillo8091]

Hey Joe - I installed LVP flooring 3 years ago in my dining room, foyer and living room. I have to give recognize you and give your our props b/c I followed your advice in finding the center point to the rooms from one side of the house to the other, by cutting out a piece of the drywall and measure from the framing of the house itself. I am now going to finish off the remainder of the home and b/c of you! my planks meet perfectly in line with the adjacent room so I don't have to install transition strips on both openings from where I will begin. THANK YOU! for you tips, wish I knew which video it was but I'm sure you know. THANKS AGAIN!

[@schweaty]

A true professional, came here to find tips for installing last row of laminate and now i find myself wishing I'd found this video before starting 😂 excellant video, thanks a bunch for being so thorough and making it look so doable

[@dean9498]

I like that Lixie dead blow mallet your using. Great advice your putting out for the "diy" people. Your methods are very similar to the way i do floors. 35 years I've been doing hardwood floors. Really is good content your producing.

[@cesargarza51]

After seeing so many videos, I found you 👍 This video is what I was looking for weeks !!! You are very humble person and good teacher, congratulations

[@cadillacdeville4783]

This Is The Video To Watch. Over N Over N U Will Be A Pro. Like This Guy.

[@CindyMac4104]

Easily explained, actually watched the whole thing- I would have my brother-in-law handle it. If it were a painting job, my sister and myself would have done it, if it were just one room, that is. I to have the attention span the size of a gnat! Simply put, I think that this vlog was explained, no bells & whistles…you just get right to the point - in a nice way. I find that refreshing. You weren’t trying to sell anything, you were just telling the viewer what you were going to use next (in my opinion). I find yours so much easier than some of the other vlogs that I have watched. The less stressful that you made it seem, the viewers are much more likely to try this first themselves before hiring someone which will cost them a lot more money…especially now. You made it look easy…way too easy! Well done, sir. Well done.

[@gcoffey223]

I really enjoy your work. I got an upcoming project coming up. Can't wait. You are my favorite to watch and your tips are genius. I know I will have some issues but you give me a lot of confidence. Cheater boards, screwed in planks, transitions, floor prep...you are a master of your craft.

[@thecollector77]

From one Joe to another.Thank you so much, Joe.God bless

[@timothyglover698]

You make it look so easy! That is called talent. You are a pro in your trade and it shows. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and teaching us in such an easy way for a layman to understand it. God Bless you any your family.

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thank you!!

[@BrentSchuleman]

Hi there, I've watched many of your video clips and its now inspired my wife and I to lay laminate flooring in our bedrooms. Never thought about it before, but now look forward to the challenge. We start on the first room tomorrow!

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

You got this!!

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Absolutely Beautiful work, thank you so much for sharing your expertise and knowledge, I am extremely grateful for all the work it takes to do such a wonderful job and taking the time to film, edit, and share it with us God has truly blessed you, your family, and team. You all are blessed to have each other

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thank you so much!

[@patmash]

Tackling this job in about a month or so. Appx 1200 sf. Your videos are so valuable. God bless you and family.

[@JohnSpanos]

The trick with painters tape for the caulk is so helpful! Thank you!

[@Bigfoot1957]

I really enjoyed this video. I'm going to install plank flooring in my bathroom and the way you cut around commode drain was really helpful. I was worried about doing that. Thanks again Gary.

[@rorromorro3839]

Awesome work sir. You are an inspiration to many DIYers out there. Including myself. 🙂 And I have installed laminate flooring so I know the work you are doing is top notch. Our results turned out great as well!

[@victorletner6370]

You helped make my job easier for my first time doing this! Thank you for doing this video 🙂

[@ckrupsha]

Thanks!

[@rraymond2007]

You are one of the best teachers I’ve watched. Thank you.

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

That means a lot!

[@conradmorin1891]

Thank You so much for your great video and expert advice on tools to get to get the job done........so, so appreciated. I will be looking at your other videos, now that I have stumbled on this video. >>>You have given me excellent tips throughout the video.>>>My grandfather aways said to me growing up as a young boy, "That you can never buy experience"---He was so right, not that I ever doubted him......He will always be my hero, as he taught me so much.

[@GabeGonzalez]

I’ve been watching a ton of videos on how to install these floors. Your tips, tool suggestions, and production value of your vid’s are outstanding! Would love to see your suggestions for which planks are your top recommendations

[@frankdavis1972]

You are a life savor, thank you for the very helpful videos, you have saved me tons of money and time.

[@danielede.6660]

God bless you and your family, thank you sooo much for sharing your knowledge so well. 👍🇨🇦

[@clintprice2123]

How about a video showing those who don’t know how to undercut the door casings, additionally using the foam siding board to rip the strips on with the circular saw while only nicking it with the saw. Lastly those Milwaukee markers are absolutely the best out there. Nice video and you showing how measuring and layout make all the difference in any job. You have a nice and natural way to describe what you’re doing g and the viewer can follow along. I will look for future videos, I just retired after being a self employed color 45 years. Wishing your a prosperous career.

[@flatcreek4665]

Have been binge watching your videos and subscribed. You are a great teacher and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skill! Appreciate the Prayers as well! The kids are now out of the house and we desperately need to get all the carpet OUT of our house. We have purchased the Mohawk LVP and are ready to get started. God bless you sir!

[@vasquez1024]

Awesome tutorial! Enjoyed the video and learned a lot and thank you!!!

[@stroys7061]

Excellent! I have a diy job in the bathroom with all the cuts you showed.

[@plainnpretty]

the wife & l are fixing to do our house in vinyl planks. This is going to help lots thanks

[@icarussisyphus]

The best install video I have seen. Thank you!

[@LeonardLennyGusto]

Awesome videos! This guy is my go to for tips and how to’s. Seriously thank you so much!

[@RedheadedMusic]

Thank you for an insightful practical video, we are about to install LVP in another home and always need to find better more efficient ways to do this. I just ordered the spacers

[@Bewana]

Great tips and advise. Especially the cheater board.

[@kevwoods6827]

The silicone tape was a great tip many thanks Joe 👍

[@mnoo2600]

My husband insists on click lock flooring and I would like that as well, specifically the ones you have reviewed as water tight and strong click lock sides and ends. However, we are doing almost 1800 sq ft and there isn’t a completely level spot in the house (double-wide) that I can tell. Are the LVPs that you recommended too rigid for our floor? Would they break? Is there any that would do well for a floor like ours? We are using a floor patch to try to help with this issue and then 1/4 inch underlayment over that but it still will not be completely level.

[@zachdavis2641]

Love the content. Preparing myself for a whole home install on personal home. Your videos are the best here on KZbin. Very educating. Love the cheater board method 👍

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thanks Zach! You got this!!

[@scottcampbell4116]

I do too!

[@dianneburton2940]

God bless you. I will be tackling an unconditioned cottage this coming spring. So glad I found your videos before I start. I now know the type of vinyl plank I need and which one to buy. Thank you.

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

No problem!

[@Ben83597]

Thanks for sharing and helping others.

[@annamatre4577]

good tips, thank you. God bless your show! and Amen! to that!

[@ПетарЂаковић-в2о]

AWESOME CONTENT! Great job my dude

[@steveflores9654]

OH man, I'm getting ready to do this type of flooring in my bathroom. It's a small bathroom but this was really helpful.

[@JR-xw5dk]

Thanks for the great tips, very well done video. I hope I do not need your tips. Getting too old. Vinyl plank flooring has come a long way.

[@redbird275]

Excellent instructions as always. Just a suggestion on the music background, the varying sound levels are distracting. Your video would be just a good with no music at all. Thank you.

[@coreychmiel]

One of the best video I’ve seen. Installing 400 sq fr including 3 rooms. Without thresholds. Thanks Joe! Your a seasoned mofo!

[@columbusmotorhead596]

What brand and color is the flooring in this video? Thanks in advance. Very informative video sir!

[@pamelajefferies3197]

Thank you so much for all calm skilled helped you give. I am getting ready to put my flooring down . My question is what are the best kneepads I can buy ?

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

You can do it! The kneepads I use are Pro Knees and you can find them here - www.sothatshowyoudothat.com/tools-supplies-materials-installing-laminate-vinyl-plank/

[@ze_german2921]

I have vinyl plank in two homes. It is now being installed in 1/2million dollar houses. This used to be the best option for rental properties. Nothing beats the look and feel of actual Wood.

[@Krhys1]

Amazing stuff, thank you very much for this video.

[@viskimiski2078]

Nice job, 👍. One question, i want to install laminate on a wall, what should i use a glue, a silicon or some kind of specific item. Thanks

[@TylorWilliams-z6h]

Hey bud I just started my business and I’ve been watching you man thanks for all the tips and knowledge but above all praise our lord and savior Jesus Christ, as soon as I heard your prayer and blessings bestowed in his name I subscribed thanks man much love and respect

[@mikecoughlin4128]

I spent two days planning the layout! I’d never done flooring before and I plan everything so this project was extra, lol. I took my time and it came out great. I did half my basement and a connected bathroom and hallway. No tiny pieces, no issues, and that was 5 years ago. I used laser lines and lots of measuring but I’ll admit, I did not do some of the things you did.

[@gabrielgeorgeian6477]

Excellent job. I liked it. Thank you for it.

[@JVinOlathe]

Really helpfull video. I have a question, the master bedroom is long and the direction of the planks is very obvious. However, the bathroom is long in the opposite direction. Can I change the direction of the planks 90 degrees at the door and install a transition so they are parallel to the tub and shower and I don't have to place the planks ends at the tub and shower instead of having f the long side of the planks parallel to the tub and shower? Hopefully my question makes sense. TIA.

[@allaboutdetails3356]

What’s the best underlayment for extra sound protection?

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

This is A Fantastic Video!!! Thank You!

[@ECO-AFRO]

God bless, sir, for sharing the knowledge

[@israeldavila1876]

Say bro I'm a carpenter and I do floors also I have one coming in three weeks and although I know floors your video helped me out especially going from room to room thank you for the knowledge 💪💪💪💪💪

[@ericbrocious6047]

Great and helpful video. One question. Do you need that “sentinel” underlayment? Or can I just go right over old linoleum?

[@andrewlelea3182]

Awesome video. Working backwards is quite a challenge

[@VladimirRodriguez-tt3rz]

Hi Joe, Love the color on this flooring, Mind telling what brand and color ? Ty

[@billytheman]

Nice job as usual, but why not use the silicone in almond or biscuit to get closer to the tub color?

[@vinceferraccioli4661]

Great info keep it up. You have given me some very helpful tips. So what is your most favorite vinyl planks to install

[@and1chewy1]

Nice addition. Are there any concerns with doing vinyl plank in a bathroom? Things like warpage with the amount of moisture in that room?

[@gingerspurlin7337]

Thank you for your videos and Prayers! How to you space under baseboards? You cant use those spacers under baseboards.

[@elhnet2000]

I watched your video and this will be the first time I will be installing a vinyl plank floor in my basement. You have given me some confidence in doing it. My question is, what type of marker are you using to write on the plank? I assume it's erasable. Thanks!

[@phil-fr4lg]

Excellent video and very well instructed with why and how! Top shelf DIY...🙂

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thank you very much!

[@joeydevick]

the best instructions by far! Question - when do you use the lining between the subfloor and the LVP? is it always necessary?

[@AltruisticWarrior]

For wood based LVP, yes. Can get away without it with SPC type over concrete but still wouldn't advise. It's best to have a vapor barrier in between regardless of whether you have wood or concrete subfloor.It's a very affordable component in the flooring install.

[@doncc6080]

Thanks Joe very good info and instruction. God bless you richly.

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thank you

[@donwilliams3626]

Very well done brother.

[@jimadams9330]

I am planning to do a kitchen and connected hall with a step down. The one step is perpendicular to the direction the planks will run. Do I install the plank(s) on the step the same direction as the floors? Also, do I need to worry about keeping the planks in the hall aligned with the ones in the kitchen? Great tips!

[@julieshaker225]

Great videos! My kitchen floor is tiled and has large grout lines to make it look old. Years later i painted and stenciled it because it was cracking. I did everything by the book and now the paint is peeling in big pieces. My question is I want to have vinyl planks put over it. Do the tiles need to be taken up which is now bringing the price a lot more, or can a lining or leveling compound be layed down first? Also is there a compound that can fill in the cracks?

[@haroldseaman4243]

Thanks for the videos can't imagine how much you here this you deserve it want add mine to the pile! This is has come in handy so much in the past year I've been able to do flooring for two buddies and several family members thanks again for the knowledge 😊

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

You're very welcome! I appreciate you sharing!

[@morokeiboethia6749]

If you are using a circular saw blade (miter saw, skilsaw, etc) to cut vinyl plank a good saw blade to use is the Diablo Trex blade thats used for cutting Trex composite decking boards. All circular saw blades will cut vinyl plank but most of them will dull very quickly if you aren't using a blade with the correct tooth profile. The blades that have a gem-shaped tooth and have a low-negative hook angle will cut vinyl planking and not go dull. If you put a wood blade on and cut vinyl plank, it seems to do good at first but by the end of the day that blade is ruined. Wood blades have a different shaped tooth and have a positive hook angle and they dont mix well with vinyl planking.

[@dreid4760]

How about a carbide tip blade?

[@morokeiboethia6749]

@@dreid4760 All circular saw blades have carbide teeth. The rest of the blade is regular steel. Carbide is certain form of steel that has a higher ratio of carbon and that makes it much more dense. We tried a few different blades cutting vinyl plank and they all cut great at first but by the end of the day you'll notice its chipping the plank a lot. That means it's going dull. We put a Diablo Trex blade on and did not notice any dulling after 3 days. The other blades we tried were all wood cutting blades. All have carbide teeth. The difference in the Trex blade is the shape of the carbide teeth and the angle that the teeth lean (hook angle) relative to the center of the saw blade.

[@dreid4760]

Thanks I went to Menards and I could not find Diablo Trex blade. There was a laminate blade, is that it? @@morokeiboethia6749

[@tonyp9609]

Great video, Done this a few times and still learning. Thank You. Do you recommend SPC Vinyl ?

[@cygnusa3772]

Hey great video. What are some tips when installing plant the opposite direction? For example I go down my hallway into the living room, 1 directly will be easy to snap everything in, but the opposite side will not be.

[@chriscole4697]

What ensuring that initial chalk line is straight, if you’re referencing a crooked wall, won’t that chalk like be off?

[@richardwturton7238]

Thanks for all of your videos! They are great!! I do have a question on this one. Everything I've read says to lay the underlayment seams perpendicular to the way the boards are running. In this video you have the seams parallel. Does it really matter or not?

[@stevenjones5636]

You are the best teacher

[@C-Mah]

Just bought the spacers. Great video.

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

Thanks

[@jibhook728]

Thanks for all your tutorials Joe. You have genuinely helped me. Have you ever cut the bottom of toe boards to install or is it just better to use quarter round? Thanks in advance

[@jamiewhiteway205]

Hi aim a carpenter from England UK and I think it always looks so much better to mark toe board and wall and then remove toe board sand and give one coat of paint,once your floor is laid tape all round edge of room and then refit boards easily because you marked wall and board,fill and sand any holes and give finishing coats of paint ,then score round edge of toe board and peel tape off , job dun mate

[@edwardwade2696]

You Sir are a flooring genius. I’m about to do my basement. I hope my knees hold out.

[@rubenayala1222]

Thank you sir for the great content. I have installed vinyl plank in entire upstairs of my home. I need to do the downstairs now. A bit intimidating with having to level out the concrete and having transitions to tile. I know I’m watching your videos I can do it. Thanks again.

[@sothatshowyoudothat]

You got this!