Thanks for the video of the sliding door molding. The title of the video says laminate but you are installing vinyl. Laminate is not waterproof, vinyl is. They install almost identical but I just don't want others to get the wrong idea that laminate is waterproof. Great looking floor!
Just now about to start an entire house. What were you using as the tapping block? Ive heard some will knoch the groove part off and visa versa. Edit: and the reason I cane here is because I have 5 sliding doors. 👏 👏 👏
Yes, absolutely. You'll need a moisture barrier. 6mm plastic is enough, but make sure you overlap it and don't puncture it. Concrete is porus and can cause moisture to seep into the laminate flooring causing it to expand and warp. It's VERY important.
Go with what the manufacturer requires. From what I've seen, vinyl planks do not require an underlayment or barrier. Just needs to be flat and level. Laminate requires a lot of prep work.
You think putting a quarter inch round would be the same thing? Just wondering since I have some spare laying around after putting it under the base board also have lvp 3mm ontop of concrete. Thanks in advance.
If you like how it looks, quarter round could work. You would likely be looking at attaching the quarter round to the bottom of the sliding glass door so just make sure that it fits. You are probably looking at a liquid nails situation also as an adhesive as I would not recommend putting any brads or tack nails into the sliding glass door. Good luck.
Thank you for the effort but most of what your doing here is unnecessary. 1. LVT does not expand or contract nowhere near as much as laminate or solid wood floors do. 2-3mm perimeter gap is recommended only in areas exposed to direct sunlight . In your situation the gap on the wall opposite the sliding door would have been more than enough so you could`ve just butted the floor into the door no problem.
Hey Dainius. Thanks for your thoughts. We agree with your feelings on the LVT. But we wanted to keep it general for those still using more traditional laminates with particle board inside.
Look up unifix repair tool. That's why they still leave a gap in most click lock flooring. For fixing the planks easily without having to cut or take apart the whole floor. Enjoy
Thanks for the video of the sliding door molding. The title of the video says laminate but you are installing vinyl. Laminate is not waterproof, vinyl is. They install almost identical but I just don't want others to get the wrong idea that laminate is waterproof. Great looking floor!
Fyi they do have waterproof laminate flooring .
Thank you!!! Needed this exact video. I'll have to search your videos to see if you have the baseboard installation around that transition piece.
Just now about to start an entire house. What were you using as the tapping block? Ive heard some will knoch the groove part off and visa versa.
Edit: and the reason I cane here is because I have 5 sliding doors. 👏 👏 👏
As I know there are two kind of molding. Should I use the reducer molding or T molding? Thanks.
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You would have been okay running a tight to the door some clear caulk just leave expansion on other side
Did you use the metal channel underneath?
I actually did not in this case because the laminate was too thin. So I just used the liquid nails to attach the t connector to the subfloor.
Great, just about to do this, thanks for posting it
Nice floor :>
Thank You
Hi, What glue did you use?
I used liquid nails. There are probably other options.
Loctite is a nice option. It's a red and blue bottle
Question? I bought vinyl planks for my basement. Do I need to put anything underneath the vinyl if it's going over the basement cement?
Yes, absolutely. You'll need a moisture barrier. 6mm plastic is enough, but make sure you overlap it and don't puncture it. Concrete is porus and can cause moisture to seep into the laminate flooring causing it to expand and warp. It's VERY important.
6mm is the minimum thickness though. Overlap about 8 inches.
Go with what the manufacturer requires. From what I've seen, vinyl planks do not require an underlayment or barrier. Just needs to be flat and level. Laminate requires a lot of prep work.
Just seal the floor with any epoxy floor sealer it's more effective
It depends. For example Home Depots life proof brand of flooring has underlayment built into the bottom. So just check the manufacturer.
This one guy just glues a simple metal trim piece on the edge that you can buy from Home Depot or something.
You think putting a quarter inch round would be the same thing? Just wondering since I have some spare laying around after putting it under the base board also have lvp 3mm ontop of concrete. Thanks in advance.
If you like how it looks, quarter round could work. You would likely be looking at attaching the quarter round to the bottom of the sliding glass door so just make sure that it fits. You are probably looking at a liquid nails situation also as an adhesive as I would not recommend putting any brads or tack nails into the sliding glass door. Good luck.
Did you use quarterround? Can you attach a photo?
Thank you for the effort but most of what your doing here is unnecessary.
1. LVT does not expand or contract nowhere near as much as laminate or solid wood floors do.
2-3mm perimeter gap is recommended only in areas exposed to direct sunlight .
In your situation the gap on the wall opposite the sliding door would have been more than enough so you could`ve just butted the floor into the door no problem.
Hey Dainius. Thanks for your thoughts. We agree with your feelings on the LVT. But we wanted to keep it general for those still using more traditional laminates with particle board inside.
Look up unifix repair tool. That's why they still leave a gap in most click lock flooring. For fixing the planks easily without having to cut or take apart the whole floor. Enjoy
Thanks for the advice Dark Justice. Will check it out.
Also, even if the LVT never expands or contracts, the materials it's adjacent to DO.
Too much talking; just get to the point!
too much um, ah, erm had to put the sound off
this type of channel loses strength because these Americans talk more than they work. not everyone understands your language
I'm American and I totally agree! LOL