Thanks for posting this Roger. Refloored a room in 22mm ply and then laid Karndean over. I am getting compliments ...especially about how neat and tidy the job is around the skirting boards...all down to following your techniques! 1898 wooden villa so lots of non-straight bits to contend with. God bless, stay safe in these troubling times. Dave. NZ.
My sincerest of thanks, specifically for the tip on measuring the wall-cuts using other planks - that ensures such a perfect fit to the wall, and is a huge help in older homes with slight deviations at floor level. As well, your recommendation to trim the backing off at a 45 degree angle to soften the edge was spot-on. I've got one room finished on my 2,000 SF basement project, and it is looking great all thanks to this video.
By far the very best video, and demonstration on installing this KARNDEAN flooring I've seen. Thank you for posting this, my husband will be installing ours before long, and I'm sure we'll be referring back to your video quite often during the process.
The demo is always perfect conditions, squared room, and perfectly smooth floor. My basement floor has dimples and uneven areas, lots of tricky corners, and damp.
We installed this in our condo (475sf). Took about 4 hours. We applied glue along the perimeter, left a small gap along perimeter, installed the boards and quarter round. Make sure that the floor is clean before installing, the boards have been sitting at room temperature overnight, and the thermostat is at room temperature after installing. Mop after installing - there's lots of dirt.
Hello Roger, thanks for sharing this information. I have refloored my whole house. Is there a simple way to cut in when the length required is less than two full vinyl planks? I am about to lay Vinyl Floor Planks in my kitchen and I want to cut in against the kickers. The length is less than two full planks and I am at a loss as the method I have been using (as demonstrated by you and is fabulous) requires a length exceeding two full planks. Any help is appreciated. Regards, Brian AUS.
Hi Brian, thank you for the great feedback. Here's our three step approach. Step 1 cut the plank required a little oversize to where it will be in-situ (approx. 50mm) . Step 2 Using the off-cut width, mark a line on the existing plank, once done, place the required cutting plank on this line. Step 3 Using the off cut as a template, place this firmly against the wall and cut the plank. This will ensure a tight fit. We hope this helps! Let us know how you get on with your kitchen.
@@paliotradebykarndean Thanks for the advice. I thought there would be a simple fix. The kitchen came up fabulous. Happy to post some pics. Send me a link and I will post them.
I like the color and from the look of it the thickness of these tiles. Where do I exactly find this tile online? Is it available in the United States? Thank you.
What I can’t work out is if it’s just pushed together how would it be waterproof if you washed the floor or accidentally spilt half a bucket of water on it.
Good question, thank you for taking the time to ask. All our floors are indeed waterproof and will not be affected whilst adopting a wet cleaning regime or in the event of a spillage. Unlike laminates and certain floor tiles, our wipe clean surface does not harbour water and will not stain or swell. With it’s unique locking system this should withstand accidental spillages, but prolonged exposure may lead to underfloor damage, so wiping up should be done as soon as possible. When cleaning the floor we recommend following our cleaning guide. Let us know if we can help more!
Hi Jay, our technical team have recommended using a template paper or roll of lining paper, scissors and knife . Step 1: making the template. Lay the paper onto a scrap surface and lay a plank on top and carefully cut round the plank, this will make a paper template exactly the same size as the plank Step 2: place the paper next to the last full plank and hold in position with masking tape, where you want the plank to fit. Using scissors or a knife, carefully form the paper to the profile of the obstacle, making small cuts to allow for this. Once done, check for accuracy before removing the paper. Step 3: place the paper onto the Palio LooseLay (ensuring the plank is the correct way up) and using a pencil, draw round the paper that has been cut. Remove the paper and using a knife, proceed to cut on the pencil line and remove excess. Step 4: place the plank in position and if needed, make final adjustments and ensure a neat fit . We hope this helps. Please keep safe when using your knife. Let us know if we can help more.
Rubber and vinyl don't like each other. Rubber can cause "plasticizer migration" which will discolor your floor. Contact Karndean for an their suggestions as far as acoustic underlayments go.
I've put this in my bathroom which has a lot of odd angle cuts. But I put it in, during the 100F summer, and had the toilet uninstalled and the window open for fresh air, so now that it's getting cold I do see some gaps opening up; so it does expand and contract a little; not much. I'm installing it right now in my bedroom and hopefully because it's colder there will be less gaps overall.
Hello Jim, this is called LLP149 Palmaria. For more information please follow this link www.palioflooring.com/en-gb/palio-looselay/products/llp149-palmaria. Thank you
Thanks for the message, Dewi. Here is a link to our full installation guidelines. This covers subfloor preparation - www.palioflooring.com/-/media/palio/downloads/downloads-pdfs/looselay_installation-guidelines_uk.ashx Let us know if you have any other questions.
@@whoshatwat do you recommend snapping a chalk line and starting in the middle of the room? Or what do you recommend. I'll be laying floating LVT this weekend
I'm laying LVT in my basement with a super un-level concert subfloor. There isn't much I can do to level it out so that is why I have choose to go with a thick loose say LVT plank. Has anyone installed this type over a bad subfloor and any tips to share?
Hello, we would recommend looking at a click-locking rigid core LVT. This can be easily laid on top of an uneven subfloor. Take a look at our Palio Express by Karndean, Korlok collection - palioexpress.com/korlok/ Let us know if we can help more.
For Karndeans LooseLay, they suggest cutting tight to the walls. In the vinyl world, expansion is only for floating click together floors. Laways contact the manufacture for details though, there's more bad advice than good in the comment section!
@@josephchess7568 does it void the warranty if you don't? I already have subflooring under my stupid click together cheapo tile from Menards. If I can get the faux tile unglued from the floor (but how) ~ would that suffice if I ensure its level, cleaned, prepped, not out of skew, etc. (Need a video with suggestions or answering many common random questions). Basically for females with little knowledge or experience such as myself. Hey I'm not afraid to admit these facts. Still your video is very informative compared to most. Oh also show us how to replace a piece safely (tools to get it ported safely out of it's location ). A link to Amazon or some selling sites for the products you suggest would be a huge plus too. Thanks.
@@heartmomma6460 -Karndean does not make an underlay, so using one would only be a possible cause of failure. I suggest contacting their technical department for details but there is no need for additional underlayments. -If it's a cheapo tile, it's highly unlikely to be a click together and glued. Hopefully, it's self stick, which are extremely easy to remove using a "5 in 1 tool" and prybar. If it's a glue down, well adhered and only a single layer, you could go directly over it. Check doors for height, if the Karndean raises your floor too high, the door may need removed and cut. -Everone is inexperienced at some point, you're asking questions and taking initiative, those are great qualities! That's much better than an experienced know it all! -It's actually not my video, but I'm sure that gentleman will appreciate it! -Removal and replacement is super simple, if the LooseLay is not adhered in the area that needs replaced, use a suction cup or knife and prybar to remove. If you decide to glue it, simply use a heatgun, knife and prybar. I would contact them for details. -Beware of UA-cam videos, they can be very misleading. No matter what the product is, always follow the manufactures instructions. My dad recently had a hardwood floor crack on the surface and was denied his claim because he didn't follow all guidelines. Let me know if you need any more help (I'm sure you will LOL) and god luck!
Thanks for posting this Roger. Refloored a room in 22mm ply and then laid Karndean over. I am getting compliments ...especially about how neat and tidy the job is around the skirting boards...all down to following your techniques! 1898 wooden villa so lots of non-straight bits to contend with. God bless, stay safe in these troubling times. Dave. NZ.
My sincerest of thanks, specifically for the tip on measuring the wall-cuts using other planks - that ensures such a perfect fit to the wall, and is a huge help in older homes with slight deviations at floor level. As well, your recommendation to trim the backing off at a 45 degree angle to soften the edge was spot-on. I've got one room finished on my 2,000 SF basement project, and it is looking great all thanks to this video.
By far the very best video, and demonstration on installing this KARNDEAN flooring I've seen.
Thank you for posting this, my husband will be installing ours before long, and I'm sure we'll be referring back to your video quite often during the process.
The demo is always perfect conditions, squared room, and perfectly smooth floor. My basement floor has dimples and uneven areas, lots of tricky corners, and damp.
I’ve had some damp in my living room so we are tanking the floor before laying anything.
Exactly, every retard can install it this way lol, it's common sense
Lay down 6mm ply board before laying Karndean flooring
Great video. Lots of good advice
We installed this in our condo (475sf). Took about 4 hours. We applied glue along the perimeter, left a small gap along perimeter, installed the boards and quarter round. Make sure that the floor is clean before installing, the boards have been sitting at room temperature overnight, and the thermostat is at room temperature after installing. Mop after installing - there's lots of dirt.
To lift a plank once laid use a suction pad, a cheap one will do the job as a pose to edge of Stanley knife blade
Just use the vacuum cleaner 🙂
Awesome video. I'm now finally confident to install my floor on my own.
Side note, you should audition for a role as a bond villain.
Any suggestions as how to get rid of scrapes on this type of flooring.
This guy is the rainman of flooring.
The guy does almost everything wrong.
Hello Roger, thanks for sharing this information. I have refloored my whole house. Is there a simple way to cut in when the length required is less than two full vinyl planks? I am about to lay Vinyl Floor Planks in my kitchen and I want to cut in against the kickers. The length is less than two full planks and I am at a loss as the method I have been using (as demonstrated by you and is fabulous) requires a length exceeding two full planks. Any help is appreciated. Regards, Brian AUS.
Hi Brian, thank you for the great feedback. Here's our three step approach. Step 1 cut the plank required a little oversize to where it will be in-situ (approx. 50mm)
. Step 2 Using the off-cut width, mark a line on the existing plank, once done, place the required cutting plank on this line.
Step 3 Using the off cut as a template, place this firmly against the wall and cut the plank. This will ensure a tight fit.
We hope this helps! Let us know how you get on with your kitchen.
@@paliotradebykarndean Thanks for the advice. I thought there would be a simple fix. The kitchen came up fabulous. Happy to post some pics. Send me a link and I will post them.
Nobody talks about what to do when you get to the other end of the room and the plank is too thick. Any tips for the lengthwise cutting?
Use a jigsaw
Just the same as the short end but longer cut!! 😂😂
Can I install baseboards after installing this flooring? Also, can I use a miter saw to make cuts?
I like the color and from the look of it the thickness of these tiles. Where do I exactly find this tile online? Is it available in the United States?
Thank you.
What I can’t work out is if it’s just pushed together how would it be waterproof if you washed the floor or accidentally spilt half a bucket of water on it.
Good question, thank you for taking the time to ask. All our floors are indeed waterproof and will not be affected whilst adopting a wet cleaning regime or in the event of a spillage. Unlike laminates and certain floor tiles, our wipe clean surface does not harbour water and will not stain or swell. With it’s unique locking system this should withstand accidental spillages, but prolonged exposure may lead to underfloor damage, so wiping up should be done as soon as possible. When cleaning the floor we recommend following our cleaning guide. Let us know if we can help more!
I’m working with this flooring tomorrow and have the cut around a toilet! Any tips??
Hi Jay, our technical team have recommended using a template paper or roll of lining paper, scissors and knife
.
Step 1: making the template. Lay the paper onto a scrap surface and lay a plank on top and carefully cut round the plank, this will make a paper template exactly the same size as the plank
Step 2: place the paper next to the last full plank and hold in position with masking tape, where you want the plank to fit. Using scissors or a knife, carefully form the paper to the profile of the obstacle, making small cuts to allow for this. Once done, check for accuracy before removing the paper.
Step 3: place the paper onto the Palio LooseLay (ensuring the plank is the correct way up) and using a pencil, draw round the paper that has been cut. Remove the paper and using a knife, proceed to cut on the pencil line and remove excess.
Step 4: place the plank in position and if needed, make final adjustments and ensure a neat fit .
We hope this helps. Please keep safe when using your knife. Let us know if we can help more.
@@paliotradebykarndean what about using one of those depth gauges??
Do u put quarter round at the end?
Hi. Can this be used in bathroom?
As a sound-absorbing underlayment on a wood floor in an apartment, do you recommend cork or rubber? Rubber would be too spongy?
Rubber and vinyl don't like each other. Rubber can cause "plasticizer migration" which will discolor your floor. Contact Karndean for an their suggestions as far as acoustic underlayments go.
@@josephchess7568 Thank You. I didn't understand what they meant by staining. Now I do. thanks.
6mm ply wood
do your floors have to be even
Even..no...level...yes
I've put this in my bathroom which has a lot of odd angle cuts. But I put it in, during the 100F summer, and had the toilet uninstalled and the window open for fresh air, so now that it's getting cold I do see some gaps opening up; so it does expand and contract a little; not much. I'm installing it right now in my bedroom and hopefully because it's colder there will be less gaps overall.
what floor colour is this
Hello Jim, this is called LLP149 Palmaria. For more information please follow this link www.palioflooring.com/en-gb/palio-looselay/products/llp149-palmaria. Thank you
Can you lay this over laminate flooring?
Thanks for the message, Dewi. Here is a link to our full installation guidelines. This covers subfloor preparation - www.palioflooring.com/-/media/palio/downloads/downloads-pdfs/looselay_installation-guidelines_uk.ashx Let us know if you have any other questions.
What if your starting wall is not square? E.g. The long edge
Paul Rossodivita you should never set off laying it up against a wall for that exact reason, it’s like a how not to video.
@@whoshatwat do you recommend snapping a chalk line and starting in the middle of the room? Or what do you recommend. I'll be laying floating LVT this weekend
Can you lay it on concrete?
I'm laying LVT in my basement with a super un-level concert subfloor. There isn't much I can do to level it out so that is why I have choose to go with a thick loose say LVT plank. Has anyone installed this type over a bad subfloor and any tips to share?
Hello, we would recommend looking at a click-locking rigid core LVT. This can be easily laid on top of an uneven subfloor. Take a look at our Palio Express by Karndean, Korlok collection - palioexpress.com/korlok/ Let us know if we can help more.
What about any expansion gaps ?
For Karndeans LooseLay, they suggest cutting tight to the walls. In the vinyl world, expansion is only for floating click together floors. Laways contact the manufacture for details though, there's more bad advice than good in the comment section!
Follow Karndean installation guide
I’ve tried but I cannot see how that floor stays flat
It does... I've recently installed it
Can you use underlay with LVT? is there any benefit?
If it's designed to be used with resilient flooring.
@@josephchess7568 does it void the warranty if you don't? I already have subflooring under my stupid click together cheapo tile from Menards. If I can get the faux tile unglued from the floor (but how) ~ would that suffice if I ensure its level, cleaned, prepped, not out of skew, etc. (Need a video with suggestions or answering many common random questions). Basically for females with little knowledge or experience such as myself. Hey I'm not afraid to admit these facts. Still your video is very informative compared to most. Oh also show us how to replace a piece safely (tools to get it ported safely out of it's location ). A link to Amazon or some selling sites for the products you suggest would be a huge plus too. Thanks.
@@heartmomma6460
-Karndean does not make an underlay, so using one would only be a possible cause of failure. I suggest contacting their technical department for details but there is no need for additional underlayments.
-If it's a cheapo tile, it's highly unlikely to be a click together and glued. Hopefully, it's self stick, which are extremely easy to remove using a "5 in 1 tool" and prybar. If it's a glue down, well adhered and only a single layer, you could go directly over it. Check doors for height, if the Karndean raises your floor too high, the door may need removed and cut.
-Everone is inexperienced at some point, you're asking questions and taking initiative, those are great qualities! That's much better than an experienced know it all!
-It's actually not my video, but I'm sure that gentleman will appreciate it!
-Removal and replacement is super simple, if the LooseLay is not adhered in the area that needs replaced, use a suction cup or knife and prybar to remove. If you decide to glue it, simply use a heatgun, knife and prybar. I would contact them for details.
-Beware of UA-cam videos, they can be very misleading. No matter what the product is, always follow the manufactures instructions. My dad recently had a hardwood floor crack on the surface and was denied his claim because he didn't follow all guidelines.
Let me know if you need any more help (I'm sure you will LOL) and god luck!
Make look easy but is Beetter if you live a litle space around the base boards and put quarter round
there was a girl in high school with the same nick name
£7k of Karndean Korlock and it is absolute shit. READ THE WARRANTEE