How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring BACKWARDS!!!

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  • @MarkyMark_7
    @MarkyMark_7 Рік тому +114

    @modernbuilds I am a flooring guy by trade, been installing lvp, laminate, and hardwood for 5 years now and currently own my own flooring company. The reason why those planks were chipping with that block is because when installing backwards that side that clicks in is more fragile and is lifted off the ground compared to the other side of the plank. When I install backwards I use a scrap piece of flooring, lock it in place, and hit the scrap piece that way it wont chip or break the full piece, or i use a bigger rubber mallet and ditch the block altogether. Hope that helps!

    • @thomastimothy777
      @thomastimothy777 Рік тому

      Also the big D energy didn’t help him.

    • @chriscolameco6850
      @chriscolameco6850 Рік тому +2

      I always tape a scrap piece to whatever tapping block I’m using so it’s easier to hit with my hammer 🔑

    • @chriscolameco6850
      @chriscolameco6850 Рік тому +1

      I also use my waffles 24oz framing hammer so even the tapping blocks get destroyed by the end of the day 😂

  • @ModernBuilds
    @ModernBuilds  Рік тому +13

    More vinyl installation content is coming this week! Thanks for the advice in the comments in the last one, let's make a good learning resource in this comment section also! Last thing; I'll have the glitchy frames figured out by next vid!!

    • @MariaJackson877
      @MariaJackson877 Рік тому

      I enjoy teasing your daughter, why are you deleting my messages?
      what are you afraid of? I want to tell your friends that you are extorting girls and taking money from people to build houses.
      You should not be afraid, you like money very much.
      😹😹😹😹

    • @NathanBryan-ms4oj
      @NathanBryan-ms4oj Рік тому

      If Matthew were alive, I would stab you
      To know how stupid his brother was when he was with his love
      He betrayed and ran away with me.
      It's a pity that your love chose you.
      You deserve nothing, you are unclean, you will always be a traitor like me, but a fool and a wish will always be by your side, this is also a dream.
      Even though you hurt her so much, she still loves you like a psychopath. You are still worse than him, you are very lazy and self-righteous. You will be alone forever, I can see that your life is full of blackness and sadness like your love, and you will always cry for distance, as you betrayed me and him, donkey.
      You are a devil worshiper😹

    • @NathanBryan-ms4oj
      @NathanBryan-ms4oj Рік тому

      If Matthew were alive, I would stab you
      To know how stupid his brother was when he was with his love
      He betrayed and ran away with me.
      It's a pity that your love chose you.
      You deserve nothing, you are unclean, you will always be a traitor like me, but a fool and a wish will always be by your side, this is also a dream.
      Even though you hurt her so much, she still loves you like a psychopath. You are still worse than him, you are very lazy and self-righteous. You will be alone forever, I can see that your life is full of blackness and sadness like your love, and you will always cry for distance, as you betrayed me and him, donkey.
      You are a devil worshiper😹😹

    • @chriscolameco6850
      @chriscolameco6850 Рік тому

      I’m switching to the do all your rows at once method

  • @michaeldennis2893
    @michaeldennis2893 8 годин тому

    This video is very educational just what I'm looking for

  • @marc0387
    @marc0387 Рік тому

    Mike Montgomery = Shayne Smith (comedian) less the tattoos. Just noticed and now I can’t unsee it.
    Thank you Mike always enjoy your videos.

  • @schwinnbiking
    @schwinnbiking 14 днів тому

    I just got close to the door frame, remove the door stop if needed. Then lay it really close leaving a small gap you can fill with silicone and then wood filler matched color on top. Looks great and don't need to get underneath the door frame. I remove the door casing so those aren't a problem.

  • @skrosscarson6092
    @skrosscarson6092 Рік тому +2

    Ive been installing, sanding, staining finishing wood floors for 5 years now. The original wood floor can be repaired relatively easily and as long as the ware layer is still thick enough you could sand the floor no problem. But it isn't as cost effective, and time efficient as the floating floor.

  • @algersonvincent
    @algersonvincent Рік тому +2

    is there a video that shows how you install the baseboards on top? i'm using this as a guide and wanted to know whats the process for doing so, thanks for the videos

  • @DanAuns
    @DanAuns Рік тому +3

    Curious, why didnt you choose to refinish the wood floors?

    • @prdeiro
      @prdeiro Рік тому +2

      Cheaper And faster to install fake trash

    • @laylawalker8897
      @laylawalker8897 Рік тому

      Exactly my thoughts, too. He'll rent the house out (or sells it) so he doesn't really care. That's exactly why I would never buy a house that an investor flipped!

  • @ElizabethMatthee-t5g
    @ElizabethMatthee-t5g Рік тому +1

    I love you work and I brand new video awesome ❤

  • @mrh8409
    @mrh8409 6 місяців тому

    So at minute 1:07 did you leave the seam screwed in? With no transistor strip?

  • @qsh3rman
    @qsh3rman Рік тому +2

    BABE WAKE UP MODERN BUILDS POSTED TWICE TODAY

  • @Thatbrownguy454
    @Thatbrownguy454 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff as always. Wish I had some of these tips when I was laying my floors. 😂 keep rock homie

  • @justyb2209
    @justyb2209 Рік тому +3

    Two back to back, nice one!✊🏾

  • @wmsstuff271
    @wmsstuff271 Рік тому +1

    I did my whole house backwards because I thought that was the correct way. Cue Homer Simpson, DOH! 😂
    It turned out OK though.

  • @oswego80able
    @oswego80able 8 місяців тому

    Thank you! Super helpful video! I am dealing with thin my first ever install!

  • @Rohroh59
    @Rohroh59 Рік тому +1

    Hello, how many boxes did you use for the whole house?

  • @20Millzie07
    @20Millzie07 Рік тому +2

    Great video, love watching this all come together! Could you use a mic next time the echo is hard on my ears.

  • @HaiTran-zs7iv
    @HaiTran-zs7iv 8 місяців тому

    Can you have the planks run through the doorway? Length going through the doorway.

  • @Satufushi
    @Satufushi 10 місяців тому

    Do you have to tap it in when it clicks?

  • @KevinGeneFeldman
    @KevinGeneFeldman Рік тому +1

    My guess why that block was breaking the edges was because when you hit that block against the side, its not perfectly parallel, so a small section of the edge takes the initial impact whereas with the traditional method, you already have it lined up parallel in place before the impact with the hammer.

  • @karezara
    @karezara Рік тому

    Gray wash always looks like it has a tiny of dirt on it, but guys love it lol

  • @Obtuse94
    @Obtuse94 Рік тому +7

    Love the seamless look. Curious if there is any extra worry when floating the floors without transitions with movement/buckling later?

    • @guys416
      @guys416 Рік тому +1

      Depends on the size of the flooring you are laying. Once you get over a certain square footage you may need an expansion joint but that is normally for a very large area

  • @Suzieq5446
    @Suzieq5446 Рік тому

    Looking good!

  • @841tl
    @841tl Рік тому +1

    That tapping block works great, but you're using it wrong. You want to always maintain contact with he plank and pivot one side out like a hinge and then side it back in hard. You don't want to slide the whole block out and then whack it back in. The hinge technique assures that the impact to the plank happens across the whole side of the block and not just one corner.
    Also, if that old wood floor is on a slab you might get some moisture build up in it. I haven't seen an LVP that can go on top of wood that is on top of concrete. You're good if it's a pier and beam foundation.

    • @DSR-v7r
      @DSR-v7r Рік тому

      Lol u have no clue. I’m in business for 35 years and when using waterproof products with cork backing you can go over

    • @DSR-v7r
      @DSR-v7r Рік тому

      Any hardwood that is installed over concrete is glued down and the adhesive acts as you moisture barrier when cured.

    • @841tl
      @841tl Рік тому

      @@DSR-v7ryeah I’m just telling you what the directions say in any LVP I’ve ever seen, but you do you.

    • @MSeroga
      @MSeroga Місяць тому

      @@DSR-v7r Cockiest installer I've heard of 35 years experience.

  • @js7919
    @js7919 Рік тому

    Make a marker board for last rows. No need for tape measure

  • @mateostabio
    @mateostabio Рік тому +2

    Vinyl flooring??! Why not some white oak engineered flooring for that modern build.

  • @naturalgalwilliams
    @naturalgalwilliams Рік тому

    Cool beans 👏🏽👏🏽❣️

  • @Charlie10266
    @Charlie10266 Рік тому +1

    I missed you!

  • @eserediuk
    @eserediuk Рік тому

    I've only done a couple of plank installs, but there are a few things missing here. why arent you using a subflooring foam mat to add some cushioning to your floor, it saves your feet as it reduces the hardness of the floor and also means you are less likely to have breakages when items fall on it. Also why arent you cutting one end to size then starting the next row with what's left over, it helps you stagger it well and less waste!

  • @gavinostertag1023
    @gavinostertag1023 2 місяці тому

    Not the grey flooring🥲

  • @cocacola7845
    @cocacola7845 Рік тому +6

    Oh no! Not grey wood vinyl🫣

    • @tommylee85
      @tommylee85 Рік тому

      I've installed in some apartments and it looks so bad

  • @jmert_5859
    @jmert_5859 Рік тому

    @ 1:17 Noice.

  • @RhileyHMoon
    @RhileyHMoon Рік тому

    you still sk8?*

  • @yossid422
    @yossid422 Рік тому

    Ya

  • @MeghanGeis-lz4nm
    @MeghanGeis-lz4nm Рік тому +1

    So, I get this is a modern builds channel, but my oh my are you doing those beautiful floors a disservice. At the very least clean them up before putting on some kind of barrier between it and the new stuff. Cheap work, man.

  • @Vishnu-sf4de
    @Vishnu-sf4de Рік тому

    woww

  • @diogor420
    @diogor420 Рік тому +3

    Why the re-upload?

  • @gailkintner76
    @gailkintner76 Рік тому +7

    Plastic over nice hardwood…. Shameful … 6:02

    • @stevehamman4465
      @stevehamman4465 Рік тому +2

      Did you see the black stains in the hardwood? I'll let you figure it out from there!

    • @hl8150
      @hl8150 Рік тому

      @@stevehamman4465sanding the floor will remove dark spot and its cheaper. Around 2,50$ per sqf where il from.

  • @johnwhitlock3382
    @johnwhitlock3382 4 місяці тому

    It is a horrible idea to lay lvp over them real hardwood floors, if you have any moisture issues under the house you will know soon enough!!!!
    I’ve seen it happen a couple times the moisture will transfer through the hardwood but not the lvp and will cause the hardwood boards to Bo up like a Halloween cat , I’ve seen cases where the hardwood had bust through the lvp and be sticking up over 12 inches

  • @Zizou3663
    @Zizou3663 Рік тому +3

    Why reupload????

  • @MariaJackson877
    @MariaJackson877 Рік тому

    His cousin said that he was still alone.
    And he can no longer trust anyone and is worried about him.
    He said that it is not the dream's right to be alone😹😹😹

  • @thex-nation377
    @thex-nation377 17 днів тому

    Bet he installs doors before flooring to lol

  • @Factory051
    @Factory051 Рік тому +3

    Geez. this is the last person I'd listen to.

  • @MariaJackson877
    @MariaJackson877 Рік тому

    D.m:
    We are the cause of this
    He looks happy.
    And sprinkled inside.
    And we did, you and I
    You and I destroyed a life
    She could be the happiest girl like she was when she was single, but you destroyed her
    You destroyed him, you are a sinner

  • @zvoniimiir
    @zvoniimiir Рік тому +1

    Should really work on your audio quality. Felt like a low effort video.

  • @thex-nation377
    @thex-nation377 17 днів тому

    So you install t joint for no f-ing reason when you coukd just continue your flooring ? please people don't do this slide under your door jam or casing this highly unprofessionalSo you install t joint for no f-ing reason when you coukd just continue your flooring please people don't do this this is highly unprofessional only time i would install a t trim would be if im splitting colors which your not

  • @MariaJackson877
    @MariaJackson877 Рік тому

    Don't worry, I'm not like your daughter, I'll hide everything, I'll tell everyone.
    Do not be afraid of me. Fear is the brother of deat😹😹😹😹

  • @lukehanna7440
    @lukehanna7440 Рік тому

    Click lvt are rubbish, glue down is much better.

  • @LorenKyleDiedrich
    @LorenKyleDiedrich 8 місяців тому

    Thsquare thspacthe

  • @MariaJackson877
    @MariaJackson877 Рік тому

    Block me here if you can😹😹😹

  • @jaystockdale6383
    @jaystockdale6383 Рік тому

    Why would you cover up those beautiful wood floors? It would be cheaper to rent a sander and refinish the floors. Vynal flooring is crap, too easily scratched, not easily repaired.

  • @DSR-v7r
    @DSR-v7r Рік тому

    Don’t listen to this nonsense

  • @4010Tyler
    @4010Tyler Рік тому

    Please leave youtube

  • @AndrewGinTV
    @AndrewGinTV Рік тому +1

    Gray flooring is a trend unfortunately won't age well, and all that hard work 🥲

    • @missunderstood2647
      @missunderstood2647 5 місяців тому

      Neutral colors never really go out of style. No different if he installed gray carpet