How to Install Lifeproof Vinyl Flooring

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  • @dtoscano6743
    @dtoscano6743 3 роки тому +401

    Wow best how-to plank flooring video I’ve seen, comprehensive and doesn’t spare the details. The close-up of the joints is especially helpful. This is the only install video you need. Thank you!

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому +7

      Glad you found it helpful 😊

    • @BlueOriginAire
      @BlueOriginAire 3 роки тому +5

      you aren't kidding, getting these boards to slide under the door casing and close up will frustrate even the most seasoned installers 😤😠😩

    • @trevpartida7525
      @trevpartida7525 3 роки тому

      @@bentswoodworking ⁶⁶⁶ppls

    • @brittanyburgest5898
      @brittanyburgest5898 3 роки тому +1

      I totally agree!!!

    • @JoeTakagi00
      @JoeTakagi00 2 роки тому +1

      Is the point of this to leave room for the base board?

  • @sherriesonora8513
    @sherriesonora8513 Рік тому +175

    I am a middle-aged female doing the DIY stuff. Out of all the videos that I've seen, this has got to be the most detail oriented. Clear to understand specific how to floor video that I have seen. He shows close-ups of the plank so it's easy to understand what he means when he's trying to lay the floor. two thumbs up .. This will be the only video you need!!

    • @kimgarcia2730
      @kimgarcia2730 Рік тому +6

      I second that! I am also a “50 something” doing our floors and this is by far the most easily understood video with great detail. Thank you for your time and the excellent presentation!

    • @stephonieguerrero847
      @stephonieguerrero847 Рік тому +1

      Yes, please do more jobs!

    • @marysjoy6676
      @marysjoy6676 Рік тому +5

      I am also.
      In my 50s
      And ive been nervous to start!
      Thank you for this video
      I think im ready!😊

    • @patriciabush6594
      @patriciabush6594 Рік тому

      Yes it is

    • @benzg3653
      @benzg3653 Рік тому

      Fantastic video ! Tysm !

  • @CinderellaFan4ever
    @CinderellaFan4ever 3 роки тому +343

    Putting the flooring against the wall instead of spacers is brilliant. After struggling for a day, trying spacers, and shims, nothing worked! Came across your video and wow! Couldn’t wait to try your suggestion. It worked perfectly. We also realized the Mohawk vinyl flooring was not going together well, like the flooring you put down. Returned it to Costco, bought Lifeproof, and yippee! It was so easy! Thank you soooo much. My hubby and I are 68 and 77 years old. With your help, we did it ourselves!

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому +4

      So happy to hear that!

    • @longice5314
      @longice5314 2 роки тому +7

      Floors expand and contract depending on weather you want 1/8’’ away from the wall cus the floor could buckle up

    • @JoeTakagi00
      @JoeTakagi00 2 роки тому +1

      Is the point of this to leave room for the base board?

    • @danzamx
      @danzamx 2 роки тому +5

      @@JoeTakagi00 youre supposed to leave the space because these planks expand during summer. If they have nowhere to expand to, they'll start opening up elsewhere.

    • @jayels3036
      @jayels3036 2 роки тому +1

      @@longice5314 so can I put against the wall then go back and cut a 1/4 off one side

  • @patpanama910
    @patpanama910 Рік тому +7

    Thank You for caring enough to help strangers, my vinyl planks are coming out of the box tomorrow, again thank you for your help.

  • @reyesrr12
    @reyesrr12 3 роки тому +81

    This is the only video I watched without skipping/fast forwarding. Great directions and tips. Thank you!

  • @jackie123469
    @jackie123469 2 роки тому +60

    Thank you - this was exactly what I needed! I’m a single 29 year old girl with no home improvement experience and I needed an in depth video like this to show me if this was really something I could do on my own. Your explanations were so useful and have given me the confidence I needed to take this project on! Thank you

  • @minicooperusaf4624
    @minicooperusaf4624 3 роки тому +8

    I installed the life proof flooring a week ago with the help of this video. I saved from $2k-$3k with installing the LVP myself. Everyone who sees the floor assumed floor was professional install. Thank you again for making this video!

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому

      So glad you found it helpful

    • @bryanbenson6551
      @bryanbenson6551 3 роки тому

      Curious how many sq. ft. your job was? I install flooring for a living and am in mi. I'm curious what the price per sq. ft. is to install it where you live, on average?

  • @patsyruss3910
    @patsyruss3910 2 роки тому +19

    Excellent "how to" instructions. Very straightforward, gets to the point & no "crap" to have to listen to. This guy really knows how to demonstrate & get perfect results. He uses the basic tools-no need for expensive install kits, etc. By far the best instructional video I have watched on youtube.

  • @dondouglas9136
    @dondouglas9136 3 роки тому +43

    This might literally be the most helpful tutorial/instructional video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for going through the detail and showing the step by step approach. Great video!!!

  • @shepherdgirl9397
    @shepherdgirl9397 Місяць тому +1

    1st video to show super close up what the tapping does and how the pieces actually fit together. Bless you ! Spent 2 hours on 1 1/2 rows before I saw this and was ready to give up . I think I can get the rest of the room done now. Thank you .

  • @donflash1128
    @donflash1128 2 роки тому +6

    You’re the only one I found that tells you the very important fact about which side of the plank faces out...I started without knowing and really struggled..thx

    • @donflash1128
      @donflash1128 2 роки тому

      Did he say the larger lip away from the wall? I was told otherwise... did it work for you.

    • @tarafonteyn4060
      @tarafonteyn4060 Рік тому

      so is it the tongue that goes to the first wall or the groove, didn't see that and he said something about it, but didn't make any sense

  • @afrenocanada
    @afrenocanada 4 місяці тому +2

    The simplest and most down to earth and efficiency oriented flooring video on youtube.. bravo

  • @minicooperusaf4624
    @minicooperusaf4624 3 роки тому +8

    I have watched a lot of install LVP before I start the install. This is by far the best tutorial for LVP. He does attention to detail and step by step with visual and simple instructions. THANK YOU!

  • @littlemissblueyes100
    @littlemissblueyes100 12 днів тому

    Thank you. I wish I saw this first. Fist time install. A friend who is a contractor got me started. They showed me to put the prominent lip to the wall. I realized way later they were used to using and angle to angle product or tongue and groove flooring. No fault of theirs. But I found out this was a drop and lock product. On my next project, I will do it this way. I was still successful. it just took me a bit.

  • @woodylester2726
    @woodylester2726 2 роки тому +11

    FYI - you should have included ‘what to do on the last plank’ if you can’t use the full width on the plank, and end up with a space of an inch or so to fill. I usually measure the room and if I am going to have that problem, I would start off with a 1/2 wide plank for the first run.

  • @pebbliescraig4904
    @pebbliescraig4904 3 місяці тому +1

    After watching many many videos, I have never ran across a video that is so straight to the point with the detailing. This is the only video you need. I thank you because now I understand how to put down my own vinyl plank.

  • @horusgod6038
    @horusgod6038 Рік тому +5

    This is the only video I’ve seen with clear explanations and actual visual examples. By far the best video I’ve found on floor laying. A+

  • @cantseenothing
    @cantseenothing Рік тому +1

    Okay, I've looked at several installation videos, and embarked upon installing this product as a flooring newbie.
    About halfway through my start-point, in a smallish bedroom, I was really having difficulty with the boards lining up perfectly, and without any gaps (where even a half mm gap starts to cause problems)!
    I had assumed that once you "lock" down the ends with the mallet, that was IT--they were "locked" in place! You VERY helpfully show, around the 19 minute mark, how AFTER you mallet them down, you CAN still whack them tighter together with a scrap piece, which effectively removes even a hairline gap.
    That was SUCH a helpful and crucial tidbit of information, so THANK YOU so much--kudos!

  • @joshuamccarthy1187
    @joshuamccarthy1187 2 роки тому +8

    This was probably the most simplest tutorial I could ever ask for! Glad UA-cam suggested that I watch your video!

  • @kiayang1992
    @kiayang1992 3 роки тому +12

    I'm a first time home owner and has never done any sort of renovations before. You video is SO helpful, especially with the closeups to show the lip and lock parts. Thank you SO much!

  • @tuter1972
    @tuter1972 3 роки тому +9

    We installed the Lifeproof floors 4 years ago and it’s awesome! I use my Shark steam mop to clean it and it works great....you’re going to love it!

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому

      We have been very pleased. 👍

    • @rozee280me
      @rozee280me 3 роки тому

      Thanks, I love steam cleaning but wasn't sure you could use it on LVP

  • @buckpowers4837
    @buckpowers4837 Рік тому

    Glad you showed how to fit under the door trim. lot of beginners have not idea of the tricks that carpenters use to make a job easier. Hats off

  • @ashleythearies
    @ashleythearies 3 роки тому +7

    Omfggggg I’m in the middle of doing this, and was getting pretty pissed. This is by far- the best how to tutorial on UA-cam. Thank you my dude!

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому

      Glad you found it helpful

    • @Primarch19th
      @Primarch19th 3 роки тому

      Ashley..... I finished my kitchen and day room. BUT !!!! Read up on the after installation care of the flooring. It is not that simple. Use pads under all furniture and don't use the floor finishers they are selling. Spock out*

  • @danijohnson1102
    @danijohnson1102 4 місяці тому +1

    I have watched 100 videos and nobody did it like you! Thank you so much for helping us.

  • @timm4922
    @timm4922 2 роки тому +4

    I've been watching various videos on installing flooring and thinking, no way I can do this - until I saw your's. You're a natural born teacher.

  • @larsyorvikson2090
    @larsyorvikson2090 10 місяців тому

    This was the most comprehensible DIY viynl plank installation video I have seen so far. Thank You

  • @Haxpatty
    @Haxpatty 2 роки тому +2

    This has been the BEST video that goes into detail on how to actually install these planks. Thank You!

  • @bkt115
    @bkt115 4 місяці тому +1

    This is by far the best install video I've seen yet. Very easy and precise instructions sir..All heroes don't wear capes.. THANKS !!

  • @eli9999ify
    @eli9999ify 4 роки тому +7

    A ton of videos on how to install vinyl flooring, this one is by far the best. The step by step explanation was great, and the tip on using the flooring as spacers on the wall was awesome. Thank you, it really helped w/ my uneven walls.

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  4 роки тому +1

      Glad you found it helpful

    • @Xxspeedsonic09
      @Xxspeedsonic09 3 роки тому

      Are the spacers only needed on the beginning planks and only 2 walls? I’ve never done a flooring project and I’m afraid I won’t have enough “play”

    • @AwesomeJay6
      @AwesomeJay6 2 роки тому

      @@Xxspeedsonic09 expansion gap is needed wherever the vinyl plank meets a vertical surface. So every wall.

  • @kevindunn175
    @kevindunn175 6 місяців тому +1

    After watching many videos of how to do this I believe this is the most detailed and explained video of them all. I feel more confident now after seeing this to do my own home myself! Awesome job man!

  • @normaguitron5654
    @normaguitron5654 2 роки тому +2

    I have watched so many different videos on how to install Vinyl flooring and your video was the best you explained it so well. Thank you so much!!!

  • @bcz105
    @bcz105 6 місяців тому +1

    Best flooring installation video on UA-cam. Perfect explanation of everything…Thank you!

  • @whatthefred80
    @whatthefred80 3 роки тому +15

    Great video, thank you. The close up at around 18:20 was a perfect visual.

  • @jeffroutledge9153
    @jeffroutledge9153 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best, most common sense instructional videos I've ever seen! Thank you!

  • @yepimaguyfromoc
    @yepimaguyfromoc Рік тому +2

    Best installing video I've seen so far, this guy explains everything so easy and clear. I had to give this video a like!

  • @AnimationCPU-y2k24
    @AnimationCPU-y2k24 9 місяців тому

    This is the best video I have seen explaining how to connect the planks together. The zoomed in views helped. Thank you.

  • @humbertowagner4730
    @humbertowagner4730 2 роки тому +8

    This is by far the best how-to, step-by-step video I’ve seen for people like me, who has ZERO experience installing these planks! Very well done!

  • @DannyBrauns
    @DannyBrauns 13 днів тому

    Great video, I have remodeled a lot of homes over the years but never installed flooring. This all made sense and answered all the questions I had. Thanks and nice work.

  • @marksterling4941
    @marksterling4941 3 роки тому +2

    My man this is the best video on installing wood floors!! I now have the confidence to tackle my rental upgrade!!

  • @Rhymer3
    @Rhymer3 Рік тому +1

    2014 I has this man as my drill sergeant, then a few years later her was an instructor at my military college, a few years more I'm married and remodeling my home and good ol drill sergeant Bent reappears to tell me what's up! Good to see you again

    • @kelleykdavisify
      @kelleykdavisify 3 місяці тому

      It makes sense.He's been an instructor because his voice tone and cadence are awesome for teaching. Sometimes a person might have great tips, but their ability to translate that to other people is lacking.
      Great tutorial!

  • @Jeff_Seely
    @Jeff_Seely Рік тому +4

    This was a fantastic product guide from you. Thanks for the time, effort, and any expense that went into this easy-to-follow guide.

  • @edrabailey9926
    @edrabailey9926 13 днів тому +1

    I'm a middle aged female about to try this. Thanks for this!

  • @mikelbrown6951
    @mikelbrown6951 2 роки тому +2

    OMG!!!! This is by far the BEST flooring tutorial I have seen yet and bc it was so informative, I will now take matters into my hands and do this MYSELF TODAY!!!!!! Before this I have been so nervous to do this by myself, and was even planning to hire someone to do it for me, which was going to cost me hundreds more plus the cost of the flooring which I really don’t have which led me to searching for some help to do it myself, and none of the other videos have ever made me feel like I could even do it myself, but this one has shown me that it’s not complicated at all and I appreciate that. Thank you again I will let you know how mine turns out when I’m done.

  • @sherryhuggins4620
    @sherryhuggins4620 Рік тому

    My son-in-law offered to put in my flooring but after watching this video, I feel I can do it myself. Thanks!

  • @bonedaddyinstlouis
    @bonedaddyinstlouis 3 роки тому +9

    I like the fact that you showed the cost-effective way to do this without all the specialized tools they want to sell you at the hardware store. Also, VERY helpful the way you showed the interlocking tiles very close up.

  • @wellabuenaobra5273
    @wellabuenaobra5273 2 роки тому +1

    The only video I've watched, out of sooo many videos God knows how many they were, that actually provided me an actual clear close-up great angle of those tongues and grooves and the "seemless-thing" which is the only and very reason why I prefer this type of flooring over the rest.

  • @abbienormal2103
    @abbienormal2103 Рік тому +2

    This video is great!! I have zero DIY experience and will be installing Lifeproof flooring in our game room by myself. Watching your very helpful video has given me the confidence I needed to start the project. Thanks so much for this! I will be referring back to this video throughout the project and rewatching certain parts. This is the most helpful video I’ve found.

  • @gregghoff730
    @gregghoff730 2 місяці тому

    Be Thank you so much! This is the best video I’ve seen on this topic. You explain it very thoroughly and there’s no background noises or other crap that you see in other videos. The lighting was very good. You offered great tips and reinforced some techniques that I thought would work. I’ll be using your tips in the coming weeks on a project. I look forward to other videos of yours.

  • @tiffanym4202
    @tiffanym4202 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent tutorial. I'll be recommending this video to my DIY customers (as well as the official video). I especially liked your guidance in dealing with door jambs and appreciate your comments regarding a level subfloor/slab. I'd just like to add a little tidbit: never install a plank that is damaged, especially if it is chipped or has a damaged corner. Set it aside and use it at the beginning or end of a run in such a way that the damaged part is not used.

  • @erinhewitt1269
    @erinhewitt1269 Рік тому +1

    He is the best instructor ever. Step by step with patient . I was impressed, so for that reason , I am gonna subscribe. Thank you very much. Appreciated. By the way the only thing that I did not understand is the last tutorial for around the door molding the flooring is wider than the previous flooring you install which you have a space for baseboard.

  • @errasainyam
    @errasainyam 2 роки тому +5

    By far the best and easiest approach I've seen. Great job!!!

  • @rogerleonard145
    @rogerleonard145 Рік тому

    First time I have to do these floors I work on cars and make alot of things work just because it does you just saved me money and time. Thank you sooo much.

  • @oz7646
    @oz7646 2 роки тому +13

    I am a new follower now and let me tell you, I have been youtube shopping around for the right one to help me put my own flooring in. You made me feel so much more confident in knowing I CAN do it myself. Ppl want to charge thousands of dollars to do this. Thank you for saving me. I am ready to tackle this project on! 👍

    • @09mdavison
      @09mdavison 2 роки тому +1

      I totally agree. He made me feel confident to do this. Thanks so much.

    • @stacyreed6798
      @stacyreed6798 Рік тому

      Did you do your floors yet and if so was it easy for you.?

  • @MidgeRied
    @MidgeRied Рік тому +1

    I was scared to get going. You took the fear away. Thanks for all the help

  • @kellyhoward5996
    @kellyhoward5996 2 роки тому +6

    I started rehabbing furniture so it’s making me more confident to be handy. I am considering redoing my bedroom and that would include new flooring. This is perfect explanation and makes me feel I can do it. 🎉thank you!

  • @randygallier9982
    @randygallier9982 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve watched tons of flooring videos and yours is the best! You’re the first one to explain out to join end to end on the second row! People just said connect them at an angle and I’m like what about when you have to connect two sides on a second row??? Goodness gracious.. dozens of videos and finally I see! Thank you!

  • @cherylgoulet2472
    @cherylgoulet2472 3 роки тому +2

    That was great. The closeup and explanation of the grooves was so important. Everyone else says tongue and groove, that means nothing from 5 or 10 feet away. Thanks. I now have the confidence to start my room......which just happens to be a similar layout. Wish me luck......

  • @TBizzell68
    @TBizzell68 3 роки тому +1

    I just wanted to stop back by. I watched your video this morning before starting my floor. It was a huge help, thank you so much

  • @texasbasementbuilds4543
    @texasbasementbuilds4543 4 роки тому +6

    Best install vid ever. I can do my entire house by watching this alone. thank you so much.

  • @yanethtena6875
    @yanethtena6875 6 місяців тому

    By far one of if not the best video explaining how to change the flooring. Thank you so much

  • @virgodee911
    @virgodee911 2 роки тому +25

    These instructions and up close work examples are the best!!! Thank you so much for taking time to teach. 😊

  • @scottsmith5734
    @scottsmith5734 2 місяці тому

    Really great how to video for first time floor laying effort. Can’t put enough emphasis on getting seals tight and assuring planks laid stay tight and parallel to the wall. Using planks as spacers work very well using blue painters tape or similar product. All his tips on how to get a tight seal and spot on. Tips focusing on measuring and cutting around molding and closest entry are very helpful too.

  • @broncosrb26
    @broncosrb26 3 роки тому +2

    @19:00 is the most important visual I've seen for learning how these board installs work if you've never done it before. Locking mechanism matters.

  • @SoltariMusic
    @SoltariMusic Рік тому +1

    My guy!!! You totally helped my wife and I saaaaafe soooo much money! Thank you thank you thank you!

  • @crisgonzales1334
    @crisgonzales1334 3 роки тому +8

    I'm fixing to give this a shot!! Starting with my small dining room area. I'm nervous but this video was encouraging. Thank you.

  • @celestialdream49
    @celestialdream49 3 роки тому +1

    THANK GOODNESS you pulled and re-installed the base boards !! I hate seeing 1/4 round jobs... it's just SO LAZY. Great Video - thank you .

  • @corrieyoung953
    @corrieyoung953 3 роки тому +8

    Great video. This pst weekend I used it as a guide to do vinyl plank flooring on my lanai, roughly 22ft by 12 ft. Super easy to install, took a few hours, prep work was more time consuming than the actual installation.

  • @lisade-lovely5122
    @lisade-lovely5122 Рік тому +1

    Omgosh! This was THE BEST how to install plank flooring I have come across! I have never installed flooring so I have no idea what I am doing but this was extremely easy to follow, it made complete sense and has some excellent tips that I will use. Seriously a HUGE THANK YOU for doing this video!!!

  • @christostheocharidis2787
    @christostheocharidis2787 3 роки тому +3

    Greetings from UK,
    First time home owner here. I am getting ready to lay my laminate flooring this weekend. While I have to lay the sublayers separately as they are not part of the tiles themselves, I found your video extremely useful as the technique you are describing is simple and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing this video and for your instructions.
    Regards,
    Christos

  • @ScottKennett
    @ScottKennett 5 місяців тому

    Your video saved my butt. I started with the predominant edge towards the wall. I was ready to all the home owners and say forget it. I finally watched your video and got it right. Thank you thank you.😅

  • @johntrovinger8082
    @johntrovinger8082 3 роки тому +6

    I work for HD and sell this product. I plan on sending people to your video when they are hesitant about installing this flooring.

  • @johncondon8921
    @johncondon8921 8 місяців тому

    I used this video to install this very product in my living room. The install went well, thanks to your clear directions. Bravo!

  • @ikuna4256
    @ikuna4256 4 роки тому +9

    This video got me really excited to install my new flooring. Thank you for explaining every step in detail.

  • @nataliedamas8964
    @nataliedamas8964 Рік тому +1

    This is one of the best guiding videos I have watched for this projects. The close ups were super helpful and the fact that you went slow enough for me to not have to rewind and watch a hundred times. I of course will watch parts of it again and again before I start my basement floor.

  • @Evelyn-sy5gd
    @Evelyn-sy5gd 3 роки тому +17

    I really want to thank you for making this video! Exactly what I was looking for since my husband and I want to save some money on installing the Life Proof flooring ourselves in our new home. Very informative and the demonstration was on point.

  • @TheSammajor
    @TheSammajor Рік тому +1

    Amazing!!
    This is easy the simplest tutorial i saw between tens of other flooring videos
    just straight to the point without any complications.
    Chapeau 100%

  • @endstay
    @endstay 3 роки тому +5

    Great video. Two tips I have not seen elsewhere: 1) lifting the prybar to "click" the under-the-door-jamb piece into its channel; and 2) using a few of the pieces along the wall as a 1/4 inch "spacer". Both are better than using the two tools they sell for these two purposes (the hammer on pullbar technique for the jamb piece and the little spacers they sell in packs).

  • @genesissephia4jesus807
    @genesissephia4jesus807 2 роки тому +1

    Ty for showing how to prep the room! That’s the kind of stuff that stops me… I appreciate you showing me how to do it so I don’t fear failure..!

  • @danimatehuala1065
    @danimatehuala1065 3 роки тому +4

    I seen a lot of videos putting floors but they didn’t explain every detail like you did 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @pranganafilm
    @pranganafilm Рік тому

    Wao!!! great video clean clear and understandable for anybody, I was terrify by other video I saw online , now I feel I am ready THANK YOU!

  • @ortizjavier8
    @ortizjavier8 3 роки тому +11

    Finally I came across a detailed video definitely gonna be playing this video as I do the floor thanks 🙏

  • @hazelannegraziani1247
    @hazelannegraziani1247 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU!!! My husband has been trying to learn the best way and I couldn’t find a video starting with “This is easy… “ and proceeding to flip out fast, non detailed instructions with mega power tools that truly left me throwing this project under “Let’s just keep procrastinating…” lol.
    Thanks much for the easy tool list, scrap tips and detailed project instructions without just talk without action for the first half of the video!
    Going to Home Depot now….🙂

  • @aleidasuarez
    @aleidasuarez 3 роки тому +13

    great video. v helpful. my only recommendation would be to mix up the different packages of floor planks so as to not have patches of similar coloring in the patterns. same as you do with paint - mix up the different batches for continuity. 👍🏽

  • @rebeccaaldrich8027
    @rebeccaaldrich8027 Рік тому +1

    i absolutely loved this video. I am doing a reno with my brother and I haven't been able to find a video so useful until now. Thank you!

  • @jonathandavies3288
    @jonathandavies3288 4 роки тому +4

    Hey Jason! Great vid. Lots of great tips. You just saved me maybe £600 (UK) because I now have the confidence to tackle a similar job myself. Keep up the good work, man!!

  • @stevenn1973
    @stevenn1973 2 роки тому +1

    literally the most thorough with good problem solving solutions

  • @stevieg3078
    @stevieg3078 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for a very helpful video. My only comment is when I used my pry bar to snug up that last plank, I had to use a piece of scrap flooring to protect the sheetrock.

  • @dley7074
    @dley7074 3 роки тому +1

    This is the BEST video I have watched for installing. I removed carpet and tack strips, I had concrete too...I am on the 2nd floor of a condo association and was told that I needed to add an under layment for sound proofing....READ install instructions...thankfully I did because this flooring has “everything you need” as you said at the beginning and IF I had listened to “other people” such as the association I would have NULL and VOIDED the warrantee!!! ALSO NO NEED to buy KITS etc. spare pieces of vinyl work fine to use to tap planks together. Speed square and sharp blades on a utility knife works FINE! THANKS :)

    • @dley7074
      @dley7074 3 роки тому

      OH YEAH also great idea on taping the boards to the wall and not needing SPACERS!

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому

      Glad you found it helpful

  • @atb2003
    @atb2003 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for the info, I’ve noticed hardly anyone covers measuring the floor so that we don’t end up with a very thin piece at the end; not such a big deal but it would help. I tend to measure 10 boards to give me an exact length, then I measure the floor and find out where I am going to end, if too thin, then I cut a piece off the starting row so that I have at least half of three-fourths width. Thank you again, your video helped me a lot.

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому +1

      I just lay the boards out for one row and se what it will leave me with. If the end piece is too short, I would adjust my first board.

  • @sjenkins9362
    @sjenkins9362 3 роки тому +2

    This has been the only video that I actually comprehend. Others have been way to complicated when measuring and it was really discouraging but this is clear and to the point. I am actually excited to start. Thanks for sharing.

    • @bentswoodworking
      @bentswoodworking  3 роки тому

      Glad you found it helpful

    • @pcm7315
      @pcm7315 3 роки тому +1

      Agree. I've seen videos where they are making all kinds of measurements and using chalk lines and such, and about that time I'm pretty much lost. Here, he just gets down to business. My concern, though, is that if you don't do some kind of measurement, you may be left with a narrow strip of flooring at the other end of the room.

  • @pawpawstew
    @pawpawstew 3 роки тому +7

    Outstanding video, Jason! My wife and I plan to use the same flooring in our house. Just a tip for others regarding the flooring in the bathroom. This stuff is waterproof and can be run straight into the bathroom and there are no grout lines to deal with. I hope your PCS went well and the new duty station agrees with you and your family.

  • @supra2k8
    @supra2k8 2 роки тому

    7:10 so smart, watched a ton of LVP install videos and none mentioned this trick, the spacers are annoying even the newer/improved ones, thanks!

  • @daleramage7389
    @daleramage7389 4 роки тому +5

    Great video ,I've installed this flooring a bunch of times but your tips are going to help alot . Thanks for sharing Dale

  • @Troy_Kelly
    @Troy_Kelly Місяць тому

    Hey Jason, great video! I recently went through a similar experience installing LifeProof vinyl flooring in my living room. Like you, I found it super easy to work with, especially the click-lock feature that made aligning the planks straightforward.
    One tip I learned was to make sure the subfloor is completely clean and level before starting. I had some debris under mine that caused a few planks to not sit perfectly, which I had to fix mid-installation. I also used spacers, just like you mentioned, to maintain that quarter-inch gap from the wall-definitely made a difference in the long run.
    I appreciate how you showed the cutting technique using a T-square; that's something I struggled with initially. I found that using a utility knife for scoring and snapping worked well, but for thicker pieces, a jigsaw was necessary. Just be careful with your cuts around door jams-it can get tricky!
    Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences! It really helps to see someone else tackle this project. Looking forward to more of your renovation updates!

  • @Sjaubi-qf6wd
    @Sjaubi-qf6wd 3 роки тому +18

    Great leveled sub floor lucky you.. Most homes do not have that advantage .

  • @jeffreypinder9398
    @jeffreypinder9398 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video instruction. Now I will have to try this as my wife has been asking for this to be done for 9 years on our upstairs rooms in the house that we built 10 years ago.

  • @Jenny_420
    @Jenny_420 2 роки тому +3

    You have made me decide that maybe I can do this in my own home 🤔

  • @carmine916
    @carmine916 3 роки тому +1

    i have watched plenty of home videos of installation and this is the best one, most dont leave space for the planks which bad cause the floor with expand. Thanks for teaching me the correct way to do this.

  • @itsedcowgie773
    @itsedcowgie773 2 роки тому +2

    About to start a floor project in a week, and I’ve never done this before. Super helpful video man!

  • @kevinb3134
    @kevinb3134 2 роки тому +2

    Nice detailed video. I laid my bedroom plank after watching this but stumbled in my hallway. I learned not many videos on hallway and transition to carpet or tile