You're such an awesome dude handing out all this knowledge to us mere mortals free of charge! Just tackled my first vinyl plank project and 15 minutes in, I hit a door jamb on an angled wall and realized I was in way over my head. Your videos saved our lives! Thank you so much Joe! God bless and thanks a million!
You are a skilled craftsman and a good decent man !Thank You for your wonderful videos . Just put almost 1000 sq feet of vinyl plank down after watching your videos . Retired part time contractor I am ,and I like keeping up on the new materials that keep coming out . Where do you get your big rubber tapping block that resembles a float? The gentleman I was putting the floor down with kept using scrap pieces of flooring to tap with and I told him of your big rubber block ! His scrap pieces were breaking the grooves when he got carried away . Our floor came out great ,only small bathroom left to do tomorrow. It looks professionally done ,not bad for 2 65 year old retired guys doing a charity job !
I’ve done a fair share of flooring in remods and watched some of your videos for fun and can say you are a true professional. I’ve actually learned a lot of great tips from you and really appreciate you taking the time to post these for anyone looking to improve their diy skills some. Thank you sir
This is so timely! My husband and I are tackling the installation of vinyl plank flooring for the first time. Been studying your videos and the bathroom video was so needed! Great timing! (And hats off to you for sharing God's truth! You're really encapturing the scripture that says to do all for the glory of God! Love it! Keep pressing on, fellow child of God!)
I don't know how much you charge to lay 24 cartons of Pergo but that is how much you're saving me. Just can't thank you enough for all the tips and tricks. I do recommend anybody following you and planning a project with this type flooring to go ahead and buy the pull bar/knock locking tool for $60+. You're going to need it. Some laminate goes together easier than others.
We've yet to finish our top floor with vinyl, but you've given me the confidence to do so. Your videos have really answered all the tough questions involved. Thank you very much.
Awesome! Man, you make putting in vinyl floor easier. I am going through replacing and correcting a vinyl floor install by a "professional" and your tips have been a saving grace. I wish I had come by your channel sooner. I would have saved a ton of cash, time, and energy. Thanks for sharing your skills.
man, your method for the toilet is so much better than the other video i just watched. Glad I came here. I love how you use the planks themselves to do all your measurements
Joe, Just a want to say a BIG THANK YOU for your VP flooring videos. Your videos are so much help to me as I proceed with prep and install of my floor. Would not attempt without these videos.
I've never seen someone so efficient with flooring installation. You're the best I've seen. Thank you for the incredible tips and methods. I'll be trying vinyl plank installation soon... I hope mine comes out like yours do haha
Thank You…Thank You…Thank You!!! Finding your videos at this time is a blessing, I’ve watched many of them and am very grateful. I mainly paint houses who also dose a little of everything else tile, plumbing,plastering you name it. Plank flooring has always been a little intimidating to me. Your videos have given me the confidence to move forward. I’ve Recently picked up a whole house remodel and wasn’t looking forward to that part of the job, but no more, I got this thanks to you. It’s great to see good people helping us all to be more equipped and productive in these times. Thanks again, God bless…
Just got my 1,200 sq ft of vynal planks delivered yesterday. They are giant planks at 10"wide x5.5 ft long by 12mm thick. Never used such big planks and not sure if that's going to make it harder or easier but I'm guessing it means a lot more cutting. I'm thanking God that I found your channel. I did my entire 1,000 Sq ft basement last weekend and it turned out great. Next week is this for upstairs and into hall bathroom so again, I'm rewatching all your videos!
Just the video i was looking for, for those bathroom tips and tricks. There are many videos on doing rooms, but bathrooms are few and far in between. Thank you!
I wish I would have came across your channel when I did my first room. Finished my dining room and the part of my kitchen. I wish I had started my planks in the first room differently as in same direction as the dining room. I know it is preference. I started the opposite in dining room and used a T strip where the first room ended. The reason was I don't have money to purchase all the planks in one go. This way I can move all my furniture from the living room and store in the dining room while I prep the other floor. Installing that plank in that direction was WAY easier and went faster. I made faster progress cause now I know what the hell I'm doing. Another worry I had was my kitchen and dining room has bowed joist causing a dip in the subfloor. We were told it from the steel frame that the manufactured home sits on. With that I don't expect perfection. I'm just happy my dogs can no longer use the floor as their toilet, yes it sounds disgusting but now if they have an accident, clean up will be a breeze. Your videos really helped my hone my DIYer skills.
Very good video on every level. Sound, lighting, good explanations. Very informative the way you drew and got the template for the vinyl tiles to fit exactly around the edges. Well done. Jise from Melbourne Australia.
I just ordered some Cali white aspen vinyl pro to do my entire first level and have watched several videos to prepare. Yours are IMHO the best and cover the prices from A to Z. I'm excited to get going on it and will be consulting your channel during the job, I'm sure. Thanks for the time and effort, and caring, you've given all of us DIYers. It is very much appreciated. 🙏 I do have one question, though. The salesperson told me I do not need underlayment or vapor barrier under my planks, which are going over a concrete slab here in my townhome. But other sources say I need a vapor barrier. I'd love to get your opinion on this.
Joe I wanted to write and say thank you! I went with a mannington adura max lvp that you suggested and we couldn't be happier. It was my first flooring install and the floor went it with no issues after I studied a bunch of your videos. Utilizing the cheater board was a huge help and made the custom cuts simple. Thanks again!
I have to do the same thing in and around a powder room bathroom vanity, baseboard heater, and toilet flange on concrete. This video will help me to learn how and where to measure for the custom cuts. Thank you.
Nice job Joe. Loved the tip for the toilet. My coworker bought a white flange and carries it in his bag for whenever he cuts around a toilet. Seems to save time and it's pretty cheap.
Thank you for making these videos. What you show in your vinyl plank series of videos is exactly what I encountered when doing my bathroom, except for a couple details. I have a master shower and a main bathroom with bathtub. Both have glazed ceramic tile with decorations on the face that make them uneven. Also, about 1/4 to 1/3 of the tiles in the main bath are loose or very near being loose. I ended up doing each bathroom differently. I pulled up all the tile from the main bath and cleaned off the 3/4 subfloor with a grinder. Repaired rotten subfloor by the bathtub, then put 1/4 underlayment over the subfloor. (Underlayment was probably overkill, but gives the vinyl great flatness so it doesn't bounce anywhere. In the master shower, I put vinyl plank over the glazed ceramic tile. There are a couple high-use areas that have a little bounce, like in front of the sink. When I installed it, I started at the back of the room and worked out to the door. So, I will probably pull in back out and use that floor leveler you showed in another video. So 2 questions: Is there a better floor leveler than what you showed in another video for glazed ceramic tile? Nothing sticks to this tile because the glazing is so smooth. So, I'm worried if I use a floor leveler, it'll just come off after some use. Other question is where to stop in the doorway? My doors open into the bathroom, so I'm thinking about putting the transition strip under where the door closes. Then from the stop outward, will be carpet for the bedroom. Sorry for the long post, but would love to hear your experiences here.
Use ardex feather finish for the floor prep. It will stick to the tile plenty good. Here is a video that explains your transition. Start watching at the 48 minute mark - ua-cam.com/video/6eZHHSzI7Qo/v-deo.html
Denatured alcohol is now illegal in California, and regular isopropyl alcohol doesn’t work well at all to remove Sharpie lines. My wife gave me a can of Aussie brand hairspray, and it removes the Sharpie lines perfectly. After spraying, let it set for a few seconds, then wipe with a cloth, or cotton ball(s). Amazing stuff, really. Then dampen a rag with a drop or two of dish soap (I used Dawn), to clean off the hairspray residue. The board looks at this point like it did when you pulled it from the box.
Any problems with the toilet being installed on top of the floating floor? Is this the preferred way regardless if the subfloor is wood or cement? Great video!
Question If using a vinyl underlayment how do you calk your lines? Or maybe some tips on installing underlayment. I have a house to do in Bullhead City AZ raised deck on cinderblock foundation. They have 8 x 12 sheets of some kind of Masonite type substrate over plywood, modular house 30 years old. Going to use Life proof Home Depot. I'm a Journeymen tile setter , stone mason 35 years experience before that I did lots of glue down wood. Not to much experience with Vinyl and that's the only thing we can put down coming from the City engineers.
Great video! I thought putting vinyl planks with padding over vinyl sheeting would make the floor too soft and flexible and maybe damage the locking joints. Straighten me out on this. Thanks
I bought waterproof laminate to use on the whole second floor including the bathroom. I didn't notice it said to use a backer rod and silicone around edges where complete waterproofing is needed IE the bathroom. Have you done this? The backer rod is 1/2" tube. I guess you cut a wide opening on the caulking tube to cover. Good thing I was planning on using 3/4 round trim on base and against the tub. I also thought about paInting some red-guard a foot or so in front and under tub (all new install) and up the wall a little. Thoughts? Im using Wedi board around tub walls and down the side a few inches. I'm also going to use PVC base trim in the bath only. Doing craftsman style trim so it's 1 x 6 square edge.
I’ve watched a ton of your videos and haven’t seen the finish around the toilet. Do you caulk around the toilet flange and LvP as well or do you trust the toilet flange and seal? I assume caulk but want to be sure as I am finishing my own remodel this week and have two bathrooms to lay LVP in. Thanks for your content. Couldn’t have nor would I have took on my own project without your guidance!
If your working with a concrete foundation wouldn’t you use a moisture barrier padding then plank it? I’m not a floor guy by trade but I know a thing or two, but can still always learn a thing or two as well so the feed back is appreciated thanks as I’m currently doing living room kitchen a and hallway, and some point the bedroom because I’m not doing a transition until the bathroom and the back bedrooms but the front bed room will continue and all connect as one
Fantastic resource. Thank you. Question: I laid my vinyl plank, installed my painted MDF baseboard and corked the top. Would you recommend running a clear silicone cork line between the vinyl and base board? That MDF even painted can be the weak link for moisture damage. Thanks
This simple procedure make some of us aware of our incompetence at getting it. Seems easy for you mr. guitar player, but some of us are in the dark with the whole art, as simple as you may try to make it.
I'm getting ready to install lvp in my entire downstairs. We have linoleum sheet in the kitchen. When do you know of you should pull up linoleum versus leaving it? There is an area of discolor by the sliding door that I'm worried could have water damage underneath? The rest of it looks fine. Is it worth pulling up the linoleum or just going over it?
So many amazing tips in such a great concise video. Also you have a great team helping you to produce your content. Really flows nicely with zero fluff! I’m a new subscriber and video liker! Plus I have 1,700 sq. ft. Of vinyl plank sitting in my garage waiting for me to learn how to install. Thank you!
I have a question please... My subfloor has a hump through the middle of the main living area (and focal area). The hump is nearly a 1" high spot over a near 10 foot section from one level side to the other, and going through the whole room (parallel with the direction the new vynal flooring is going). I don't know if I should sand down the area or feather it out with filler to make it more gradual. The subfloor plywood is not as thick as the 1" of sanding down needed so I would go straight through to the joists. I have no idea what to do or why my last floor (engineered hardwood) didn't creek or move with this hump.
@@sothatshowyoudothat The house is 13 years old and yes the planks will be parallel with the hump. The planks are 12mm thick and 10" wide and 5.5' long if that matters
You can cut a section of the subfloor out to get to the joist and then plane the joist down. If you run the plank parallel to the joist it would be ok to go over it. The problem with that though is you still have a hump.
@@sothatshowyoudothat Thank you so much! I just ordered a decent planer and will be fixing the joist. I just figured that if I don't do it now, while I have no flooring or furniture there, I'll probably never fix it. I really appreciate the advice!
Great tips. Thanks. Ever run into an area where you are going around an island or around multiple walls/into other rooms then coming back to connect (without having to use a transition)?
Howdy Joe! Is there a particular LVP you recommend as a value option. This would be for a basement bedroom with a low amount of foot traffic. God bless🙏
Great stuff Joe. On our bathroom floor renovation we need to go parallell to the tub. I saw on one of your other videos that you stated to start with the groove at the tub. Is that correct? Thanks
No. I was working backwards in that video because I continued the floor from another room. Always point the tongue towards the starting wall. Hope this helps.
Wow bro you have been doing these videos for years now and still in it. No fancy production, no expensive camera or lights, just raw and real
So nice to see a hard-working man that believes in God and family thanks for the tips
NO filler! - NO selling! - NO entertainment! --- STRAIGHT forward to the hard work! -- GREAT one √√√
Thanks
You're such an awesome dude handing out all this knowledge to us mere mortals free of charge! Just tackled my first vinyl plank project and 15 minutes in, I hit a door jamb on an angled wall and realized I was in way over my head. Your videos saved our lives! Thank you so much Joe! God bless and thanks a million!
Thank you for sharing!
You are a skilled craftsman and a good decent man !Thank You for your wonderful videos . Just put almost 1000 sq feet of vinyl plank down after watching your videos . Retired part time contractor I am ,and I like keeping up on the new materials that keep coming out . Where do you get your big rubber tapping block that resembles a float? The gentleman I was putting the floor down with kept using scrap pieces of flooring to tap with and I told him of your big rubber block ! His scrap pieces were breaking the grooves when he got carried away . Our floor came out great ,only small bathroom left to do tomorrow. It looks professionally done ,not bad for 2 65 year old retired guys doing a charity job !
Very nice and thanks for sharing!! Here is the tapping block - amzn.to/3v9J5B9
I like that tub calking method. I'm stealing that
I’ve done a fair share of flooring in remods and watched some of your videos for fun and can say you are a true professional. I’ve actually learned a lot of great tips from you and really appreciate you taking the time to post these for anyone looking to improve their diy skills some. Thank you sir
This is so timely! My husband and I are tackling the installation of vinyl plank flooring for the first time. Been studying your videos and the bathroom video was so needed! Great timing! (And hats off to you for sharing God's truth! You're really encapturing the scripture that says to do all for the glory of God! Love it! Keep pressing on, fellow child of God!)
Thank you!
I don't know how much you charge to lay 24 cartons of Pergo but that is how much you're saving me. Just can't thank you enough for all the tips and tricks. I do recommend anybody following you and planning a project with this type flooring to go ahead and buy the pull bar/knock locking tool for $60+. You're going to need it. Some laminate goes together easier than others.
We've yet to finish our top floor with vinyl, but you've given me the confidence to do so. Your videos have really answered all the tough questions involved. Thank you very much.
Awesome! Man, you make putting in vinyl floor easier. I am going through replacing and correcting a vinyl floor install by a "professional" and your tips have been a saving grace. I wish I had come by your channel sooner. I would have saved a ton of cash, time, and energy. Thanks for sharing your skills.
Joe, you're amazing. Very genuinely human being and kind from the way you talked. God bless brother. And thanks very much for the tip.
man, your method for the toilet is so much better than the other video i just watched. Glad I came here. I love how you use the planks themselves to do all your measurements
Congratulations, you work very well, I'm a floor installer too, you work very, very well!
Thanks man!
Joe, Just a want to say a BIG THANK YOU for your VP flooring videos. Your videos are so much help to me as I proceed with prep and install of my floor. Would not attempt without these videos.
Glad to help and thank you for sharing!!
I've never seen someone so efficient with flooring installation. You're the best I've seen. Thank you for the incredible tips and methods. I'll be trying vinyl plank installation soon... I hope mine comes out like yours do haha
Thank You…Thank You…Thank You!!!
Finding your videos at this time is a blessing, I’ve watched many of them and am very
grateful. I mainly paint houses who also dose a little of everything else tile, plumbing,plastering you name it. Plank flooring has always been a little intimidating to me. Your videos have given me the confidence to move forward. I’ve Recently picked up a whole house remodel and wasn’t looking forward to that part of the job, but no more, I got this thanks to you. It’s great to see good people helping us all to be more equipped and productive in these times. Thanks again, God bless…
Thank You!!
Just got my 1,200 sq ft of vynal planks delivered yesterday. They are giant planks at 10"wide x5.5 ft long by 12mm thick. Never used such big planks and not sure if that's going to make it harder or easier but I'm guessing it means a lot more cutting. I'm thanking God that I found your channel. I did my entire 1,000 Sq ft basement last weekend and it turned out great. Next week is this for upstairs and into hall bathroom so again, I'm rewatching all your videos!
You got this!!
That was an excellent video. Probably the best and most helpful when I've watched on click lock flooring.
Thanks
Excellent site. Great teaching. I love your sharing and displaying your faith. You are a lovely encouraging person.
I'm learning so much on how to install an lvp floor.....thanks for sharing your knowledge....you're greatly appreciated!!!
Just the video i was looking for, for those bathroom tips and tricks. There are many videos on doing rooms, but bathrooms are few and far in between. Thank you!
No problem!
I wish I would have came across your channel when I did my first room. Finished my dining room and the part of my kitchen. I wish I had started my planks in the first room differently as in same direction as the dining room. I know it is preference. I started the opposite in dining room and used a T strip where the first room ended. The reason was I don't have money to purchase all the planks in one go. This way I can move all my furniture from the living room and store in the dining room while I prep the other floor. Installing that plank in that direction was WAY easier and went faster. I made faster progress cause now I know what the hell I'm doing. Another worry I had was my kitchen and dining room has bowed joist causing a dip in the subfloor. We were told it from the steel frame that the manufactured home sits on. With that I don't expect perfection. I'm just happy my dogs can no longer use the floor as their toilet, yes it sounds disgusting but now if they have an accident, clean up will be a breeze.
Your videos really helped my hone my DIYer skills.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this!!
Watching all your videos gave me motivation and courage. The number of subscribers will reach 100,000 soon! I can't wait for the next video!
You can do it!
God bless you, Joe. I pray that your family stays blessed. I'm about to put plank in my bathroom so this video was very helpful! Cheers from Canada.
Very good video on every level. Sound, lighting, good explanations. Very informative the way you drew and got the template for the vinyl tiles to fit exactly around the edges. Well done. Jise from Melbourne Australia.
Your video tips have helped me through some difficult installs thank you so much and keep sharing the knowledge I'm definitely soaking it up...
Amazing, I am always in awe of the simple way you teach your craft, I am extremely grateful for you and your professional experience
You're such a good DIY'er help. You make it simple for us folks doing little jobs. Thanks, Joe!
I'm gonna have to watch this a few times.
Thanks, Joe. God bless you and your family as well.
Same to you!
You are awesome! Thanks for all the good tips and Good bless all of you
Just want to say thanks for all the videos!!!
Thank you for all the great content! 👍
I will keep praying for blessings for you too. 🙏
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Ouch it was hard to see that beautiful hardwood floor being covered up.
I just ordered some Cali white aspen vinyl pro to do my entire first level and have watched several videos to prepare. Yours are IMHO the best and cover the prices from A to Z. I'm excited to get going on it and will be consulting your channel during the job, I'm sure. Thanks for the time and effort, and caring, you've given all of us DIYers. It is very much appreciated. 🙏 I do have one question, though. The salesperson told me I do not need underlayment or vapor barrier under my planks, which are going over a concrete slab here in my townhome. But other sources say I need a vapor barrier. I'd love to get your opinion on this.
I don't use one with vinyl plank.
great video and tips. You do good work. Sad to see vinyl going over hard wood but have to do what the customer wants.
Great videos as always. You are a genuinely caring human, doing what you can to help others with your hard win knowledge and experience. Thank you.
God bless you and your family, praying for you all!!
Thank you!
@@sothatshowyoudothat You're welcome 😊
Joe I wanted to write and say thank you! I went with a mannington adura max lvp that you suggested and we couldn't be happier. It was my first flooring install and the floor went it with no issues after I studied a bunch of your videos. Utilizing the cheater board was a huge help and made the custom cuts simple. Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing!
Great video. Our bathroom is my next project after the living room and bed room floors. I enjoyed the tips you provide. Thank you!
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I have to do the same thing in and around a powder room bathroom vanity, baseboard heater, and toilet flange on concrete. This video will help me to learn how and where to measure for the custom cuts. Thank you.
Yes the toietstuff worked great! Thanks!
Great information for alot of tricky cuts. You make it look easy with your expertise, Thank you !! Blessings 🙌
YW!
more than professional, always watching your video (i'm from HK)
Awesome, thank you!
I was wondering why you are covering up that hardwood floor with Vinyl flooring but other wise very informative.
Impressive to say the least, great tips from a experienced installer. Thx for sharing
Thanks man!
Nice job Joe. Loved the tip for the toilet.
My coworker bought a white flange and carries it in his bag for whenever he cuts around a toilet. Seems to save time and it's pretty cheap.
Me too! Just sharing another way.
Another great video. Thanks. I haven't started getting notifications and I have been subscribed for about 3 months.
Thanks again, Joe! God bless you!!
Thank you!
Thank you for tip I plan to put vlny plank at home soon
Awesome tutorial! Lots of great tips.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for making these videos. What you show in your vinyl plank series of videos is exactly what I encountered when doing my bathroom, except for a couple details. I have a master shower and a main bathroom with bathtub. Both have glazed ceramic tile with decorations on the face that make them uneven. Also, about 1/4 to 1/3 of the tiles in the main bath are loose or very near being loose. I ended up doing each bathroom differently. I pulled up all the tile from the main bath and cleaned off the 3/4 subfloor with a grinder. Repaired rotten subfloor by the bathtub, then put 1/4 underlayment over the subfloor. (Underlayment was probably overkill, but gives the vinyl great flatness so it doesn't bounce anywhere. In the master shower, I put vinyl plank over the glazed ceramic tile. There are a couple high-use areas that have a little bounce, like in front of the sink. When I installed it, I started at the back of the room and worked out to the door. So, I will probably pull in back out and use that floor leveler you showed in another video.
So 2 questions: Is there a better floor leveler than what you showed in another video for glazed ceramic tile? Nothing sticks to this tile because the glazing is so smooth. So, I'm worried if I use a floor leveler, it'll just come off after some use.
Other question is where to stop in the doorway? My doors open into the bathroom, so I'm thinking about putting the transition strip under where the door closes. Then from the stop outward, will be carpet for the bedroom.
Sorry for the long post, but would love to hear your experiences here.
Use ardex feather finish for the floor prep. It will stick to the tile plenty good. Here is a video that explains your transition. Start watching at the 48 minute mark - ua-cam.com/video/6eZHHSzI7Qo/v-deo.html
Denatured alcohol is now illegal in California, and regular isopropyl alcohol doesn’t work well at all to remove Sharpie lines. My wife gave me a can of Aussie brand hairspray, and it removes the Sharpie lines perfectly. After spraying, let it set for a few seconds, then wipe with a cloth, or cotton ball(s). Amazing stuff, really. Then dampen a rag with a drop or two of dish soap (I used Dawn), to clean off the hairspray residue. The board looks at this point like it did when you pulled it from the box.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your videos! Great content!! Cheater board is the tool!!!
Great video. Thanks for all of the tips. You make it look so easy!
These are great videos, even the caulking tips were helpful.
Thankyou for everything. I have ben installing the hard way for years.
You're welcome!
Any problems with the toilet being installed on top of the floating floor? Is this the preferred way regardless if the subfloor is wood or cement? Great video!
Not at all
Question If using a vinyl underlayment how do you calk your lines? Or maybe some tips on installing underlayment. I have a house to do in Bullhead City AZ raised deck on cinderblock foundation. They have 8 x 12 sheets of some kind of Masonite type substrate over plywood, modular house 30 years old. Going to use Life proof Home Depot. I'm a Journeymen tile setter , stone mason 35 years experience before that I did lots of glue down wood. Not to much experience with Vinyl and that's the only thing we can put down coming from the City engineers.
You can just stretch out a dry string line and have a screw on each end to tie off to.
I truly appreciate your instruction. It's extremely helpful and I'll use this information in my project.
No problem!
Yet again more great tips and techniques!
I'll be starting my project soon. This is so helpful. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Great video! I thought putting vinyl planks with padding over vinyl sheeting would make the floor too soft and flexible and maybe damage the locking joints. Straighten me out on this. Thanks
It can be a problem if the vinyl is a cushioned vinyl, this is a felt back vinyl.
Thanks for the help. 👍
Thank you for this channel ! It's a super help !
I bought waterproof laminate to use on the whole second floor including the bathroom. I didn't notice it said to use a backer rod and silicone around edges where complete waterproofing is needed IE the bathroom. Have you done this? The backer rod is 1/2" tube. I guess you cut a wide opening on the caulking tube to cover. Good thing I was planning on using 3/4 round trim on base and against the tub. I also thought about paInting some red-guard a foot or so in front and under tub (all new install) and up the wall a little. Thoughts? Im using Wedi board around tub walls and down the side a few inches. I'm also going to use PVC base trim in the bath only. Doing craftsman style trim so it's 1 x 6 square edge.
Sure, you can do these things.
I’ve watched a ton of your videos and haven’t seen the finish around the toilet. Do you caulk around the toilet flange and LvP as well or do you trust the toilet flange and seal? I assume caulk but want to be sure as I am finishing my own remodel this week and have two bathrooms to lay LVP in. Thanks for your content. Couldn’t have nor would I have took on my own project without your guidance!
Man, great job. You’ve really got this down. I’ve done 2 floors and wish I had seen this before I did those floors. God bless
Thanks
If your working with a concrete foundation wouldn’t you use a moisture barrier padding then plank it? I’m not a floor guy by trade but I know a thing or two, but can still always learn a thing or two as well so the feed back is appreciated thanks as I’m currently doing living room kitchen a and hallway, and some point the bedroom because I’m not doing a transition until the bathroom and the back bedrooms but the front bed room will continue and all connect as one
Love the chalk tip. Your very talented. Thank you!
Fantastic resource. Thank you.
Question: I laid my vinyl plank, installed my painted MDF baseboard and corked the top.
Would you recommend running a clear silicone cork line between the vinyl and base board?
That MDF even painted can be the weak link for moisture damage.
Thanks
I would not
Super video lots of tricks to use. Thanks for your time
Always welcome
This simple procedure make some of us aware of our incompetence at getting it. Seems easy for you mr. guitar player, but some of us are in the dark with the whole art, as simple as you may try to make it.
Nice work .you are a real professional. God bless.
Thank you very much!
I'm getting ready to install lvp in my entire downstairs. We have linoleum sheet in the kitchen. When do you know of you should pull up linoleum versus leaving it? There is an area of discolor by the sliding door that I'm worried could have water damage underneath? The rest of it looks fine. Is it worth pulling up the linoleum or just going over it?
hey joe just curios can you do a video on the hammers that you use
Giving out all the great tips. Well done and thank you very much. 🙏
My pleasure!
You make everything look so easy!
So many amazing tips in such a great concise video. Also you have a great team helping you to produce your content. Really flows nicely with zero fluff! I’m a new subscriber and video liker! Plus I have 1,700 sq. ft. Of vinyl plank sitting in my garage waiting for me to learn how to install. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks my friend!
I was looking forward to this video. Thank you for the great tips, this is going to help so much.
Hi. nice work. Im doing my bathroom and should i set my shower pan first ? Or can i put it on top of the planks? Yes im using vinal water proof floor.
Set it first then plank.
Thank you so much
I have a question please... My subfloor has a hump through the middle of the main living area (and focal area). The hump is nearly a 1" high spot over a near 10 foot section from one level side to the other, and going through the whole room (parallel with the direction the new vynal flooring is going). I don't know if I should sand down the area or feather it out with filler to make it more gradual. The subfloor plywood is not as thick as the 1" of sanding down needed so I would go straight through to the joists. I have no idea what to do or why my last floor (engineered hardwood) didn't creek or move with this hump.
How old is the house? Are you running the plank direction parallel to the hump?
@@sothatshowyoudothat The house is 13 years old and yes the planks will be parallel with the hump. The planks are 12mm thick and 10" wide and 5.5' long if that matters
@@sothatshowyoudothat And after measuring using a longer level, it looks like the hump is just under 3/4" so not quite the 1" I first thought
You can cut a section of the subfloor out to get to the joist and then plane the joist down. If you run the plank parallel to the joist it would be ok to go over it. The problem with that though is you still have a hump.
@@sothatshowyoudothat Thank you so much! I just ordered a decent planer and will be fixing the joist. I just figured that if I don't do it now, while I have no flooring or furniture there, I'll probably never fix it. I really appreciate the advice!
Quick question…….why do you need expansion joints laying vinyl flooring ? Maybe just me being stupid but can’t see that flooring expanding lol
It won't. but the house will.
When putting the toilet back do you just use a thicker wax ring?
Great tips. Thanks. Ever run into an area where you are going around an island or around multiple walls/into other rooms then coming back to connect (without having to use a transition)?
Yes. I have a video for that, but it is in my members area. www.sothatshowyoudothat.com/laminate-university-registration/
Good job Joe.
Your videos are extremely helpful, thank you for the content. Do you have any video of installing vinyl on stairs the tread cap?
Not yet!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
My pleasure
How do place the planks under the baseboard heater do u have a tutorial for that ?
Howdy Joe! Is there a particular LVP you recommend as a value option. This would be for a basement bedroom with a low amount of foot traffic. God bless🙏
The mohawk plank at costco is great for the money.
Awesome thanks for what you do!
Hi, helpful video. I have one question. How did you get the board in at 10:55?
I slid it under the jamb first and then started to put the joint together at the wall and worked towards the jamb.
@@sothatshowyoudothat Thank you
Just about to do this, thanks so much!!
always great! thank you for making great educational videos
Glad you like them!
Question: Should the flange be on top of or next to LVP? If I install around the flange they will be level with each other. Concerned about leaks.
well executed , I love your tutorials ....
Happy to hear that!
Wow! You do amazing work! I do have a question. Can vinyl flooring or any type of flooring be installed over carpet?
No
Whew, lots of goodies in there!!
Do you have a video on how to put vinyl planking on stairs?
Not right now
Great stuff Joe. On our bathroom floor renovation we need to go parallell to the tub. I saw on one of your other videos that you stated to start with the groove at the tub. Is that correct? Thanks
No. I was working backwards in that video because I continued the floor from another room. Always point the tongue towards the starting wall. Hope this helps.
Sorry Joe, I meant perpendicular. And you stated start with the groove. ???