Back in the day had a propane torch. Mostly for commercial jobs with metal door jams . We would beat the cvt then cut it like butter and could manipulate it a little. I would suggest removing the padding from the backing. Always text it ! I've used metal piping for circle bends for bull nose steps ! Good luck on your endeavors!
I used a router to take out some material out where the bend is. Then use a heat gun. You can control the heat gun better. I actually achieved two bends to form the full nosing.
yes, a v-groove router bit to remove 95% of the material is a great idea. I then set my planks out in the sun for 20-30 minutes before the heat gun in the groove. I was bending 60-inch long planks to make a stair nose for the perimeter of a sunken living room and it only took a couple passes with the heat gun. works amazingly well.
How has the custom stair nose held up over time with stepping on it? Does it show signs of wear, or any white marking or striations from the material being bent ?
@@daviddeangelis8928 how did you adhere it? and would you happen to know what manufacturer molding you used. I'm in a bit of a problem with this with a customer. I was going to order coordinated versatrim. I ordered the extended metal one and it was no good lol
Have you considered using a metal pipe as the bending point? The advantage is that it keeps the heat in and helps shape the bend. I am using UA-cam to help me prepare for my first attempt, and no one has used a metal surface to bend the vinyl over.
Great video. This vinyl plank look thick, what is the thickness? I tried to install the nose using 9mm plank (1.5” lip by 3/4” inside cavity). I build the jig, and use standard midsize heat gun, I was not able to bend the plank. I will try use the torch. Have you tried to make full stair nose with from plank 9mm thick?
Did you actually use this on a staircase or is this for informational purposes only for someone who might? If you did use it on a staircase, did you use adhesive to help it stay in place?
I was trying for the life of me to figure out where all the charring was come from on the board, then you pulled out the torch and I realized what you were doing. Try using a heat gun and it won't seem like you're taking a cannon to a rubber band fight.
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I like the clamp. Cutting a groove in the back of the material up to the vinyl will help it fold over easier
Thank you for sharing. You just saved my project.
Back in the day had a propane torch. Mostly for commercial jobs with metal door jams . We would beat the cvt then cut it like butter and could manipulate it a little. I would suggest removing the padding from the backing. Always text it ! I've used metal piping for circle bends for bull nose steps ! Good luck on your endeavors!
Thanks for your input it helps us beginners!
I wish I had come across this video a month ago. I could have saved hundreds of dollars when I purchased my LVP.
I wondered if this would work. Thanks for the video.
I used a router to take out some material out where the bend is. Then use a heat gun. You can control the heat gun better. I actually achieved two bends to form the full nosing.
yes, a v-groove router bit to remove 95% of the material is a great idea. I then set my planks out in the sun for 20-30 minutes before the heat gun in the groove. I was bending 60-inch long planks to make a stair nose for the perimeter of a sunken living room and it only took a couple passes with the heat gun. works amazingly well.
How has the custom stair nose held up over time with stepping on it? Does it show signs of wear, or any white marking or striations from the material being bent ?
@@ryannunes9399 still looks the perfect as when it was installed.
@@daviddeangelis8928 how did you adhere it? and would you happen to know what manufacturer molding you used. I'm in a bit of a problem with this with a customer. I was going to order coordinated versatrim. I ordered the extended metal one and it was no good lol
Have you considered using a metal pipe as the bending point? The advantage is that it keeps the heat in and helps shape the bend.
I am using UA-cam to help me prepare for my first attempt, and no one has used a metal surface to bend the vinyl over.
Wondering if something like this approach could work to give the vinyl a slight bend for a very shallow incline on concrete into a carpet room.
using a router with v groove tip is way easier for anyone who doesn't want to torch there floor and cleaner look
Working on my RV flooring.... quick, somebody get me a blow torch and hold my beer!! 😲
Do you have a video of your stair case with these on. Thanks.
Think this would work with the Mohawk rigid solidtech lvp? This lvp has a stone type core.
Great work ,thank you
My vinyl plank has a attached pad like yours can I use it on stair dkrectly? Thanks
Great video.
This vinyl plank look thick, what is the thickness?
I tried to install the nose using 9mm plank (1.5” lip by 3/4” inside cavity). I build the jig, and use standard midsize heat gun, I was not able to bend the plank. I will try use the torch.
Have you tried to make full stair nose with from plank 9mm thick?
Just seen your video, yes this works . Got to be careful with the tourch to much heat is not good! Any good but installers back
is this SPC core or WPC core vinyl plank?
What is the plank product you are working with. Looks pretty cool.
Thtas lifeproof flooring from Home Depot
Thank u
How did you make the big/contraption to hold the vinyl plank? I need this!
I will make a quick video for it this week and get it posted
@@dplymire10 Awesome! Thanks!
And if you use a heat gun you probably won't be releasing all the toxic fumes from burning in the pad on the backside with your torch.
Has anyone tried bending 3.2 mm flooring. Every time I try this the plank breaks or tears
Did you actually use this on a staircase or is this for informational purposes only for someone who might? If you did use it on a staircase, did you use adhesive to help it stay in place?
I used this for my own staircase and I glued them down and tacked them in place with a 18g finish nailer.
What adhesive did you use? I also have foam backing on my planks.
cool technique - but the flame will release a LOT of very ugly chemicals into your room. hope you have an organic respirator on!
I was trying for the life of me to figure out where all the charring was come from on the board, then you pulled out the torch and I realized what you were doing. Try using a heat gun and it won't seem like you're taking a cannon to a rubber band fight.
For anyone who asked for the finished stairs here is the link to the video on my page.
ua-cam.com/video/YDGPOv5ZxFo/v-deo.html