7 TIPS You'd REGRET NOT Knowing when Installing Vinyl Plank

[@JayTSteele]

Joe, you helped me tremendously. I couldn't have done it without you. I recently laid a 1,700 square foot floor in a 175yrs old building in upstate New York all alone. I used Pergo TimberCraft with Pergo underlayment. The main living space is roughly 30'× 10'. I had never put a single piece of flooring down. Not carpet, not tile, not laminate or linolium. I watched roughly 6hours or your videos before starting. Your 'tips and tricks' video was very helpful. I'm truly indebted to you for sharing your knowledge with the World. Thank you! I would love to share photos of my work with you.

[@AquaLew]

I like the concept of filming diy assisted installs you get to capture real time questions from the diy-er. ❤

[@samslade739]

I can not begin to thank you for all your help. I especially like your prayers. I just retired and since I'm home all day, my wife thought it would be great to remodel the house and put down all new floors. 😵‍💫 I've never done this before. But I do have about 100 hours of KZbin experience.😆I just got the carpet up in one room and got chalk lines all over the house. Already thinking about finding a contractor.

[@uploadtime1780]

How did it go?

[@samslade739]

@@uploadtime1780 pretty good, I got about half the house done. The hall was really bad because the old bamboo floor had been glued down. Spent a week sanding and scraping it.

[@uploadtime1780]

@samslade739 Good to hear you went for it! However, that sanding sounds like a back breaker.

[@michaeld.3779]

I installed 1000 feet of vinyl plank in my daughter's house, and 1864 square feet of vinyl plank in my house. I watched Joe's videos before doing so, and my floors look amazing. No transitions in doorways, perfect alignment and proper spacing of all planks. I also used the tools Joe mentioned in his videos, including those adjustable spacers next to the walls (those are lifesavers), and saved a total in both houses of approx. $15,000 dollars in labor. Watch all his videos, and be prepared for some work. But when you're done, you'll be proud of your work, and you'll save a ton of money. Yes, you'll spend bucks on the best tools and such, but believe it: you'll save thousands.

[@TheMargo420]

Best flooring installer on You tube! I learned all I needed from watching his videos when I installed my vinyl plank!

[@tccdlinux1471]

Awesome to watch a professional make complicated things look easy while others make easy things look complicated. Learn a lot from your videos. May god bless you.

[@brianhorgan1055]

Joe is the main man when it comes to flooring, a true master at the top of his game and an absolute all round Nice guy.

[@jonathansteele3971]

Great take on the DIY instruction video! You're a skilled craftsman and also a great instructor. Been watching quite a lot of your videos in preparation of installing vinyl plank in a 18x11 room.

[@shellyd7339]

Brilliant idea to make how-to video where you help someone rather than just a "show and lecture" type video. What is so great is that you point out where he does things "wrong", etc. - somehow this reinforces the concepts better than just a lecture-style video. Good idea, maybe do some more of these. I will try to lay some flooring myself. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@rraymond2007]

Just finished my whole house using joes plank tapper. Great tool from an even greater teacher!

[@liveforever6466]

Thank you Mike. This is going to help me so much. I have been trying to do this for many months now, alone (female). Lots of trial and error . I am close to finishing living area and hall and then next bedroom and bathroom.

[@gregr1672]

Joe ,you are a True gentleman! I just did yet another nice floor using your tricks of the Trade! I had not done Laminate in awhile,I have been putting vinyl plank down! I wanted something more substantial to cover over bathroom floor of old farmhouse my kids are buying! I used Pergo + Moisture Resistant laminate! It was the hardest floor ever to get seams locked up! I tried every trick drop locking ,sliding ,etc! I ended up starting butt ends then heavy tapping the long ends and butt ends both! It really took effort but did lock up tight with persuasion!

[@moviesofthings658]

Thank you so much Joe for being so generous with your knowledge! This "play by play" install video with you coaching a DIY'er is definitely one of my favorites, Great teaching skills! I ordered some samples using your link, Im a few weeks out from going for my first install.

[@charlesmitchell9647]

Thank you Joe for all that you do. I have seen a lot of vinyl plank videos and yours are the most informative. Seeing in real time the tricks on how to layout a room and fit the planks together is really helpful.

[@coreyreynolds3585]

This was so helpful! Having to slow down and explain things to someone who's in our shoes and see them work through learning is really neat. At first some of the techniques are like "why would you do that" then it's an "ahah!" moment that it all comes together. Thank you for your help and in many ways ministry.

[@wytchywmn9]

Perfect timing with this video. First time doing a vinyl plank flooring installation tomorrow morning. Now I feel a bit more confident. And I can look at the video if I get stuck. 😊 Thanks! ⭐

[@Fadamaster]

You are a beast laying vinyl flooring, I learned some tricks watching your old videos. The cheater board is genius

[@CINO0816]

Omg, I did (tried) to do my ground floor myself. I wish I would've seen this before I started. But I'm definitely going to go back & fix some things now. Thank you

[@kevincorbin6273]

So many great install tips thanks for sharing them, never too old to learn

[@CharlesHenryIII]

I viewed a number of Joe's videos, but this one was really good, it puts it all together. Thanks a lot, Joe, you're a great guy. 👍

[@Koen5050]

Watched a few of your videos before I started doing 3 bedrooms & a hallway... I felt pretty good that we ( my 19 year daughter & I) could handle this.... Project came out great (wife is happy... that's my gauge on all projects)... again thanks

[@sixstring215]

I’m currently getting mentored by a Joe in his online course. It is absolutely fantastic. If you are thinking of a DIY install, you have to sign up. He is the best in the biz. Side note, Joe, come to my place and help with install and I’ll give you a weeks free physical therapy and pizza for that knee! 😂

[@carlagolden8435]

Thanks Joe for all your videos and tips! Going to start my very first install in my laundry room / closet tomorrow. It's a small room, about 80 sq ft, so a good beginner project. Hope I can remember all these tips!

[@ricecowboy]

I must say, this channel is EXTREMELY UNDERRATED given the value of information provided. Very thankful for such channels. Subscribed.

[@slunk007]

Joe, I'm about halfway through laying down 1400 sq ft of LVP in my home, doing seamless transitions between rooms. The tricks I've learned watching your videos have been invaluable. I'm using Shaw Floorte Hickory "hardwood" and it looks to be a bit harder to work with than the Flooret stuff. Sadly, I don't think Flooret has a presence in Canada yet. Thank you for your videos!

[@sandywhite1550]

Thanks. Very good tips that will give a more professional finish. Good tools also make the job easier.

[@eagleprey4216]

One of the best tutorial video ! Thanks a lot.

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

Thanks, Joe, for another highly informative video. These tips will sure help me when I put down vinyl planks in a couple of months. You are truly a blessing!

[@BOSTONRP3]

Excellent explanations of each step. I just finished my kitchen!

[@mrh8409]

Awesome video, I like you made a video with some who has never played this flooring before. I will be using this video for my first diy flooring install! Thanks

[@SkinnySRT8]

Just subscribed!! Great videos for the DIY who has never done this before. Thanks Joe

[@debtivendale7076]

Before installing 1,100 sq ft of no click vinyl plant into our basement, I watched a bunch of your videos. Our basement looks amazing and i have only enough cut off waste to not fill a kitchen size garbage pail!

[@richardburguillos3118]

Absolutely great video again. Just ordered two of their sample kits and used your code! Their website claims that their Signature prices will be increasing October 1st 2024. Looks like they claim its waterproof, so I assume its can be used in a Bathroom or Kitchen? Thanks, and God Bless You and your Family!

[@quitstalin]

This is awesome content that I love to see from this channel. Between these types of real world examples and your blueprint request analysis: that's what makes your channel unique and better than what else is out there. I'm curious on the logistics of doing something like this, though, paying for travel, etc

[@kevwoods6827]

Very clever Joe. My son is moving into his first house and they are removing laminate upstairs for carpet. I am going to do my kitchen and utility. My first laminate project thank to you I’m pretty sure I can do a great job. I will let you know how I get on 😃👍

[@kalervolatoniittu2011]

Pay attention to what is said on the package the laminate came. For example not forgetting to mix those planks from different packages

[@timothymatthews-z5c]

Hi Joe, great videos! I live in Arizona and I have existing tile that I want to go over, but I have tack strips and carpet butting up to tile in different areas down stairs. can I build up to tile since its higher and go right over tile without ripping up the tile to make it all level? Its concrete slab BTW. thx Joe and bless you for what you do for all of us.

[@Kberg30]

Are you still doing laminate university? All the videos are great! Nice to get the thought process down before going all in. I’ve seen your video on going around an island. I need to figure out how to go around the “O” of our house. Our living room, dining room, kitchen, and front door all flow in a circle. In the center of that circle is space from old fireplace and walls supporting kitchen cabinets. With closets as well.

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Yes I am. It is called Plank Bootcamp now. There is a link in the description below the video.

[@unclet6810]

These videos are awesome. What if your rooms are crooked. It seems like in every example (even in other videos) when you measure the length of the room, both lengths are always the same. B what if your room is out of square? How do you alter the measurements? Hope this makes sense.

[@MsButtaSoulFly]

He’s not truly a beginner he’s more of an experienced DIYer

[@tonypetes1]

I've been enjoying your videos. I'm getting ready to install some LifeProof that has the pad attached to the back already. It is a new install, on wood, with TGI floor truss. Is it something that you'd still put a rolled pad beneath, or is the pad attached sufficient.

[@ronaldwoofer5024]

2:00 thats huge, visualizing what piece your going to end up with without putting any plank down!!!

[@roborob819]

Really thorough video and great tips. The cheater board made my doorway cuts a breeze. Thank you

[@antoinettemccarty191]

Love the video and the speed of them. Although, I'm not sure I would want a contractor putting holes in my wood floor to lay new laminate flooring down.

[@ttfweb1]

Thanks! God be with you.

[@abnerromeo]

Hello, thank you for your great way to explain and to guide the flooring process in your videos, it helped me to self encourage to do my own flooring and successfully achieved. I wanted to ask if you have any video showing the process for stairs, I have two types of stairs the normal and the empty step type, and I need to remove the carpet but really don't know how to start. I hope you have something related, it will be appreciated.

[@npetro222]

Great video! Just ordered my samples using your code- thank you! Planning to install about 1,000 sf in our basement. You’re welcome to come shoot a tutorial 😄. Thanks for your prayers and God bless!

[@Rob-id9bk]

If you find the jigsaw chipping on cuts try a downward cutting blade instead of upward cutting blade.

[@alhall959]

Joe I've been watching your fantastic videos, and now I'm ready to begin installing my own LVP. Question, on one of your videos you install guide pieces by hot melt gluing (on concrete) or screws (on wood). I'm installing padding, so first how do I get a good chalk-line, and second how do I install guide pieces on padding on top of concrete? Thanks!

[@nelsonrodriguez3020]

If you install on concrete, do you drill into the concrete to secure the plank? Great videos. Getting ready to redo my floors. Thanks.

[@sean747]

I would like to know the answer to this as well please

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Watch this at 8:45 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bZmHWur7yiptk

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Watch this at 8:45 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bZmHWur7yiptk

[@sean747]

@@SoThatsHowYouDoThat Thanks for taking the time to respond. I did watch that video entirely. So if I understand correctly, you still screw the piece into the concrete same as wood? What about a thinner self leveling concrete? I'm afraid that will cause cracks in the self leveling long term no? Thanks

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

@sean747 no. I glued it in that video.

[@RenegadesGarage]

So That's How You Do It! I'm about to try installing LVP flooring in my master bath. My questions is how do the planks still lock together if you have to cut it length wise, like if the plank is too long? The tongue or groove is removed when it's cut so how does it still lock together?

[@windowspray4435]

Maybe I missed it, but what type of “marker” are you using or suggest using (min 26:50)? Thanks for everything you do!

[@dancurry1541]

Always such great info from you, Joe. Such a great idea to film you helping a DIYer. You always do a great job explaining to the camera, but explaining to a real person and making sure he gets what you’re telling him takes it to another level. The Gorilla Glue technique is very helpful. If anyone thinks it creates a weak point, I can assure you it does not. I used this technique 2 years ago and about 1/2 hour after gluing a few planks at the end of the room I realized I had made an error, causing me to have to remove a few planks. Those joints were stronger than the actual plank - the plank actually tore apart next to the joint and the joint held! Caused me to need to remove a few more planks to fix my error, but I had plenty of extra flooring and in the end it turned out great.

[@Tattooclownfish71]

Am learning more it looks very tedious am very new at this am glad I watched your videos first I almost cut the bottom of my cabinet question my friend doing my kitchen it’s small I bought pergo duracraft waterproof luxury vinyl planking with the back having the barrier they were a lot of money but the grey color is amazing would I need what you were using on the video my friend ?? I wish I could hire you but your a professional your awsome too I can tell you been doing it along time to master your trade staggering is hard to do so lay five planks down cut one end flip the cut side to the wall and make them as long as you want or every 5 inches confused sorry am not that smart need help thank you soo much I loved your video friend 🤘🤘🤘 btw Joey is the best name it’s mine too lol

[@brandonjames2061]

Im getting ready to lay down some vinyl flooring. What brands do you recommend

[@maidenmopar]

I love your videos. I just did a bathroom with vinyl tile. I however am really regretting the use of the DAP Alex caulk you recommend. I am thinking I should have used silicone for a bathroom. Have you had any issues? I already see some cracking and shrinking in spots and I see some really bad reviews to use this in any water areas.

[@kevincorbin6273]

What an old timer told me when I was a young buck just getting started is no pattern is the best pattern

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Well said!

[@sociopathmercenary]

I like the vinyl you used but I also like the original flooring. 👍🏼

[@kq2799]

I agree; a large area rug and it would be perfect!

[@anthonylopez3561]

Hello, brand new to this , was just curious why you choose your method of screwing down scrap pieces to hold the flooring in position instead of using spacers along the walls ?

[@anthonylopez3561]

BTW love your channel

[@Flooret]

Amazing job! 👏

[@WayneAnthony-w1t]

Hi Joe…I appreciate your very helpful channel and I am a subscriber to it…..Question: I am building myself an office desk, 6 feet long or so, and want to cover the desk top with lock in vinyl planks or glue down vinyl planks, with finished wood designs…..Any suggestions or recommendations?….All recommendations are welcome…thanks!

[@marilynlopez4008]

Flooret service outstanding 2024

[@adamwilliams8815]

can you explain the expansion piece a little more. @ 11:10. So you want 1/4 of an inch on both sides of the boards, 1/2 total, left right, top bottom?

[@georgecampbell2662]

Hello how are you doing Joe thanks for all your video's they are amazing a great help i was wonder how much does it charge to install vinyl plank flooring per square foot do you is 2$ a good number ok have a great day take care cheers George

[@yipdang4]

I couldn't find an answer in your DIY videos, so I'm hoping you can help. Do I need to remove old carpet glue from concrete floor before installing new SPC vinyl flooring? I would say it's less than 1/32'' thick. I appreciate your assistance!

[@mattwoods1932]

What are your thoughts on mannington Adura max vs Flooret? I’ve install mannington several times, but it gets furniture dents pretty easily. I like the look of Flooret better, but I’ve never seen it in person. How do the two brands compare in your opinion

[@josephb3147]

Are there any products used to seal the joints so water can never pass through the flooring plus make those drop and locks so that they never come apart?

[@ThucTran82]

If you add underpayment to LVP. Doesn’t it void your warranty? Per manufacturer recommendation.

[@joeyjordan1209]

Would you use flooret wood in a bathroom or would you use a 100% LVP?? Thank you

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Yes, I would

[@j.s.3168]

Hi Joe, Joe here. I'm flooring a condo and have older LVP installed in kitchen and hall over original 1960s (asbestos) flooring. I would like to install Flooret flooring. I'm removing carpet from the living room and want the floor level throughout the front of the house. Is there something 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick I could glue down instead of using self leveling compound to match height with the old carpeted area? The floor material is 6" concrete on the second of four levels. Thanks! LVP first timer.

[@robinmathews7364]

This was very helpful! I love your videos however this one was even more helpful and appreciate the close up shots to see things a bit better, thank you!!

[@MatthewMalloy-hp3tr]

I'm going to be putting vinyl in my living room. It's mostly a rectangle but it has wide step down entry into the room so it isn't an even width the whole way across. How would I go about planning the room for even plank width on the final boards?

[@johnrhines3473]

Would you please tell my family members that random widths look so much better!

[@alias5152]

Guys you don't want ever joints to match or it can happen but after how many rows in between you must have ( different joints locations ) is reccomended or advised than you can repeat a joint location? ( plank same sizes )

[@davidovstan]

Can you you do a angled floor installation video

[@Young937phoenix]

Covering that beautiful floor

[@thechildressfamilygospel2039]

Question:? Whats your opinion of trafficmaster grey oak laminate flooring.

[@jbar5674]

Do you have a video on how to install lvp on stairs?

[@bmiller8461]

Hello, so I installed LVP in my living room and afterwards, I can tell by the way it feels when you step in certain areas that the subfloor is slightly uneven. There's a certain hollow feel to the step on just a few areas. Will this be a problem for me as the new floor gets walked upon? All the planks are installed correctly with adequate expansion spacing around the perimeter and there is no bulging or unlevel seams, but I'm now hoping that where the floor dips slightly, our planks won't break or damage.

[@patricktang5414]

I’m planning to install this vinyl in my basement with sub-board on so do I need to lay that black under layer?

[@tommaxwell429]

Awesome! Thanks! So where are you located? I want you to do my house.

[@ThucTran82]

At 08:35. Why did you decide to move 6 in away from the wall instead of placing a whole piece?

[@joshyy16]

Hi, how do you determine which way of the room to measure to see which way the chalk line is placed?

[@binkywarren21]

Cool idea and video!

[@kevindecker9444]

Good video however there are some areas were the explanation is not very clear. Like trimming the tongue or was it the groove with untility knife.

[@johnstark3058]

My instructions that cam with the LVPF, says put the starter plank with the extended locking mechanism away from the wall, all your videos say to put the tounge towards the wall.....it is a drop and lock i believe, I guess ill follow the instructions on the box, hope this doesnt come back to haunt me.🤣

[@АлександрЛебедев-ю5д]

Джо ты в порядке 👍🔥💪

[@keska01]

I have a concret floor... should I use your glue method to secure the first row ?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Yes

[@keska01]

Love your videos, watching them every day , preparing to get ready for our installation 😮

[@lightman442]

Q, can I install a freestanding Tub on plank flooring? Should I seal the entire room?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Yes. Sealing is up to you. If you think it will get wet, seal it.

[@ashal3023]

Hi I need help putting vinyl from one room and out thr the hallway. Do I just put it in the room and then work separately in the hallway? I've been stuck for couple of days.

[@TheViking34482]

I haven't seen you using Aqua Guard witch don't need to be acclimate and they say that you have to a pad

[@nichols8924]

I went with flooret over lifeproof because lifeproof voids the warranty if additional underlayment is used which is ridiculous

[@nathanielcholewa5708]

How would you make your first couple rows straight if you were laying it on a cement basement floor?

[@SoThatsHowYouDoThat]

Watch this at 8:45 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bZmHWur7yiptk

[@tomno1612]

Great video

[@Ransetsu]

God bless you!

[@aaronhill1229]

Can you show how to put vinyl plank on steps?

[@kevflores6715]

How long did that take?

[@nccrchurchunusual]

I could not tell the difference between the tongue side & groove side- they both looked the same to me. I have an entire singlewide to install...

[@PastorJamesARayII]

I wish you would come to Ohio. I never done this before and have a 3500 sq house to do

[@Unrealistic-o9c]

No underlayment? Why? Does the plank have attached underlayment?

[@airlar4857]

Some plank manufacturers require underlayment, some just recommend it, and others specifically forbid it, and its use will actually void the warranty.

[@cafemolido5459]

What about stairs?