Why did you say to lay the first row with the tongue facing the wall, then proceed to lay them with the tongue facing the room? Did I miss something in there?
I sure hope they haven't changed anything. I ripped out all my carpet and the small areas of hardwood back in 2017 and did the entire first floor with NuCore. I have not had one plank "pop" yet. Floor still looks beautiful today. Getting ready to do all new carpet upstairs and LVP in the two remaining bathrooms. I'll buy NuCore again in a heartbeat. Careful and tight installation is key. I'll chime back in a couple of weeks if the new stuff seems different (lower quality) than the old stuff.
I have had the same issue with the locking mechanism as well. If you are considering buying this product I'd go with a company that'll stand by their product and warranty. I've even self leveled the basement floor and am still have issues.
According to this video, you can use Sentinel. However, according to Floor and Decor's website, "NuCore is rigid and installs over most existing floors with no nails, glue or underlayment needed." Confusing.
Just bought 800 square feet, very difficult to install due to very brittle pieces. Just brakes apart.. wish I dont have to take it back, looks very nice but worthless.
You can score and snap vinyl plank on the short side. Just cut a line with a utility knife. You don't have to cut all the way through it, just create a weakness in the material. Brace the plank on top of a solid surface on one side of the line (or your knee), and put weight on the other until it breaks. It should break along the line you cut. On the long side, use a power tool such as a circular saw or table saw. (I suggest wearing long sleeves as well as the usual safety gear for this, as the plastic "dust" kicked off by the blade may be hot!) A jigsaw will also work, though it's slower. You can of course use the power tools on the short side as well, but there's no need, and they'll make a mess.
At 2:37 did she mean to say 1/4" expansion gap? 1/2" seems a bit too large. Both sides together might equal 1/2".
My thoughts exactly. The instructions in the box say 1/2" as well....I'm going with 1/4".
She said 1/2 inch. But, it's actually 1/4 inches.
Why did you say to lay the first row with the tongue facing the wall, then proceed to lay them with the tongue facing the room? Did I miss something in there?
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Thanks for the video. I'm doing an installation tomorrow...
What is the wall color shown in the video?
Can we put these over existing hard wood floor?
Hi so if we are putting it over concrete we should use both the 6 mil plastic and then then the underlayment?
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Had a lot of issues installing, the locking mechanism breaks really easy makes it hard to install , prepare to spend tons of money for replacements
Same issue.
Locking mechanism on this particular product is garbage.
Horrible floor, we spent $7,000 and all the house floor is breaking and popping up.
I sure hope they haven't changed anything. I ripped out all my carpet and the small areas of hardwood back in 2017 and did the entire first floor with NuCore. I have not had one plank "pop" yet. Floor still looks beautiful today. Getting ready to do all new carpet upstairs and LVP in the two remaining bathrooms. I'll buy NuCore again in a heartbeat. Careful and tight installation is key. I'll chime back in a couple of weeks if the new stuff seems different (lower quality) than the old stuff.
I have had the same issue with the locking mechanism as well. If you are considering buying this product I'd go with a company that'll stand by their product and warranty. I've even self leveled the basement floor and am still have issues.
What is this floor called. Is it Windmill oak? Thanks
Was that Whistling Hills?
Whats the underlayment needed
According to this video, you can use Sentinel. However, according to Floor and Decor's website, "NuCore is rigid and installs over most existing floors with no nails, glue or underlayment needed." Confusing.
Use the underlayment it makes walking on it softer and quieter amd its not thatbexpensive to lay.
Just bought 800 square feet, very difficult to install due to very brittle pieces. Just brakes apart.. wish I dont have to take it back, looks very nice but worthless.
Can you steam mop this flooring?
Yes
Not very useful if you don't have a plank cutter. And there's no explanation of how to cut planks on the long side.
You can score and snap vinyl plank on the short side. Just cut a line with a utility knife. You don't have to cut all the way through it, just create a weakness in the material. Brace the plank on top of a solid surface on one side of the line (or your knee), and put weight on the other until it breaks. It should break along the line you cut. On the long side, use a power tool such as a circular saw or table saw. (I suggest wearing long sleeves as well as the usual safety gear for this, as the plastic "dust" kicked off by the blade may be hot!) A jigsaw will also work, though it's slower. You can of course use the power tools on the short side as well, but there's no need, and they'll make a mess.
I used a spare piece to brace the piece at the score line after scoring with utility knife and it snapped perfect every time long and short directions