A few pro tips: 1. Use floor patch instead of thinset, it dries in 20 min and is much harder and smoother. 2. Pull the base and put it back up or install new. It looks much better and makes install easier. 3. NEVER beat on the edge with a hammer or a rubber mallet, not even with a tapping block. It's very likely to damage the locking edge. (It almost certainly will). 4. The soapy slide in trick you did in the hallway works on some products, but not all. Many locking systems, often called drop lock systems, can not be flat tapped into place, doing so will break off the locking tab. 5. I never use a table saw. I score and break everything right there on the floor. It cuts your install time in half and makes no mess. A heat gun will soften the vinyl, allowing you to cut intricate cuts with a knife.
I'm sitting here in an apartment watching this because I could watch this guy do anything. He describes things with the right visuals to back them up and repeats and reviews like a good teacher. He and his sons seem like people you want to work with or hang out with.
Pattern recognition is huge. I just put down laminate flooring in my house, and we opened as many packages as it took to see all the different types of planks. Then we stacked each type together so we could see how many different types we had and we could choose exactly which plank was to go down next. It came out beautiful.
We just did the exact same thing, we went slightly one step further and labelled each patterned plank with a letter on a small circular sticker. That way when needing the next plank I could see which letters are surrounding the area for the plank (a, b, j, h in the vicinity for example) so I know what options I have for the next lettered plank. Saved us time trying to identify the pattern for each plank!
I have been accused of being a perfectionist after opening and stacking according to the names I gave each pattern. The "bat", "booty" and "right knot" are few of the names used. 😂
Although I love reading all the skilled labor comments and learning from everyone, I’m changing gears here to add my appreciation of you working with your boys. This is my first video of yours and I did subscribe. I like that you have your sons with you teaching them work ethics, hard work and the importance of not cutting corners and doing things correctly. I’m also hoping you’re teaching the money and financial aspects of your business including some family financing. I find boys truly lack in this area. I really like that you have your young son with you (younger the better). Whether they go on to be floor installer or not, teaching them these life & work values, as well as a skill, is such an important job for a father. With all the crap that’s on tv now, this is refreshing to see.
I agree, It's good to see your father in the real world. Not just as Dad. Plus they do just about everything. Stopping and figuring out how to do things in a logical, thoughtful way let's you anticipate difficulties. take your time, do it right. You'll probably have to come back for minor details and omissions, but that is the way things go. Plus these are skills that never go away. Business and people are always looking for adaptable skilled workman. There are Jobs all year long when the kids go to college, Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, Spring Break, Summer break, plus you don't have to take the first permanent job that comes along. Resilience
Yes. I notice that, also. They love buying toys. Granted, they love buying tools, too. But my nephews have wasted a lot of money on toys over the years.
@@georgehogle6154 Industrial society made "work" something bad Dad had to do every day, because he'd come home grumpy and tired. We lost something of father-to-son lessons when we industrialized. Sons should see their fathers at work. It's the natural way. But we didn't build the factories that way. Made it a sin to have kids on the company grounds.
I'm 34 years old and have been laying floor since I was 17 and everyday you learn something new like this video showed me that I made a good investment on an undercut saw with add a diamond blade and I can undercut the chimney slide underneath and give it a way better looking finish than what he did here but they do good work. Thanks for the shout out to all floor installers it is some hard work
I first must say I appreciate the Dad in this ensemble. He is so relaxed, conversational, and educates Jordan in all of their construction endeavors. As a fellow tradesman, I have experienced firsthand how the "Veterans" of the trade treat their apprentices/helpers. I have to applaud him, he doesn't belittle Jordan for his errors, and he makes the mistakes about them both as a unit, instead of putting down his son. What a great father and role model Jordan has. Now, I'm no expert flooring installer, but I saw the error by the chimney as well. Is there a method Saul to cover that error as the angles are not symmetrical, or is it best to simply redo the cuts? Our home has a similar layout to this home, that's why I'm inquiring, thanks.
While I'm a general contractor I make most of my money laying hard surface floors. One thing that gives a much better finish is taking the baseboard off and going with no baseshoe (especially on a remodel where you're not worried about paint lines from potentially lowering the base). Also in the hallway (and every door), the door itself is the split. Half the door belongs to one room the other half to the other. You shouldn't be able to see the next rooms floor when the door is closed (can't always help it with that tile that was down but the carpet should be cut back in the bedrooms to split the door). I love that you guys took the time out to go under the dishwasher instead of just the feet and inspection plate, that's quality. Another tip when floating out the pits and sprawls, ardex feather finish or ardex GPS are great and you can start laying most floors over it within the hour. With the vinyl planks a huge tip (or with laminate) if you take a tongue side from the long side and use that as a tapping block it helps protect the groove side of the plank when beating on them.
Thanks for that last tip. I’ve put down tons of flooring in all the houses I’ve owned and remodeled. It never occurred to me to simply rip a strip off to beat on. Nice!
@@derekw40 that's what I use on all my floors (since they all have their own proprietary edge) and then I have a hdp block to tap on them but they work great and even without a tap block you can use any hammer and be fine
You can also cut a small scrap piece, then rip it in half and just in case you need a tapping piece for when installing the opposite side you'll be covered.
I do agree with the majority of what you stated, except for the base shoe. And I only say that because I kind of think of the next person that's going to want to change the floor out. It's going to be exponentially easier just to pop the shoe off, and take the floor up. But, I do do it both ways, depending on the setup.
Watching this video as a flooring installer, I found this to be very thorough. I am in complete agreement....hallways are killlers. It always takes way longer than you think to do a hall. Great job.
Do you know if he put a 1/4 inch gap on each side of the hallway? It looks like a tight placement Do you put 1/4 inch gap from the wall in the hallways or only in big rooms like living room and bedroom?
Gap doesn’t matter because of the gap under the base. Base is probably at least 1/2 inch they put the base shoe on afterwards. Personally I don’t like the added base shoe but it was already set up that way.
Man I've been watching you guys for about a month now trying to get up some courage for a diy home remodel. Let me just say I wish I knew about you guys years ago. You're so easy to listen to, very knowledgeable, and a good instructor. Thanks for sharing.
Concrete slabs are an excellent candidate for in-floor heating. To grind the surf with the concrete surface and just have a exposed aggregate look like at home Depot or any commercial store these days it has ground concrete with sealer on it
You're channel is BETTER than any of the network shows such as those on HGTV, etc. Your skills as host/contractor & Jordan/assistant & cameraman are detailed and easy to follow. Love the humor. I enjoy watching the stuff I'm not even really interested in. Gosh, I'm gushing.
I’m super impressed at how clean you guys work. Not only is that great for homeowners (and having to clean the entire house after a remodel), but also helps you work too. Staying clean and always prepping areas can save time and DEFINITELY helps during installation of anything really. Like you said, 1 little piece of “dirt” can ruin a floor, let alone other projects. Great job, and wish more crews worked this way✌🏻
Much appreciated shout out to us flooring installers. Thank you!! It's always good to be recognized. Also, good to see someone else prep a floor like I do!!
Beautiful thing to see a Father and his children together. I miss my Dad so much, so make sure you keep these tapes to show your grands and greatgrands and so on. Have a Blessed year!
You guys are great. The tools, the preparation, the cleanliness, precision and above all: persistence. It's all there. The son is going to be (well, he already is) fantastic at his jobs for the rest of his life and the father is responsible for that. Such charisma, work ethic and enthousiasm; you got my respect, you are a great example.
Another fine job , guys! You know , as a high end tile installer myself , it would be difficult to have someone in my home to do ANYTHING , but after watching you guys for a bit ,I know I could rest easy, having you here. Great stuff and much respect!
One of my FAVORITE Channels!!!!! No matter if your working on a really old house or mobile you respect everyone's house and budget. Adore you guys! I've learned so much!
Stud Pack, you should thank your lucky stars you have 2 good sons that are willing to help you, it is a true blessing. I'v been doing basically the same type work you do for 17 years and keeping a decent helper is next to impossible. Keep up the great work and the great videos. My oldest daughter worked with me for about a year when she was in collage but she graduated and got a job working for the Core of Engineers. She was one of the best helpers I have ever had.
I've renovated nearly my entire house on my own over the years. Wish I had discovered this Chanel sooner. The tips you provide are awesome and very helpful. Great channel!👍
You gotta love it when the job is done right! I really enjoyed the 'detail' to the prep work and why you did it! Congrats to you and your son, working together and getting along as you do!
One thing I'm good at is watching other people work! I really enjoy watching a true professional, who knows his job and loves doing it, install this showcase floor.
I respect this, I am a boilermaker and we have similar preparations in our work. I have also laid all kinds of flooring myself in the homes I have owned and videos like this are extremely helpful to people that are capable and want to do it themselves. Thank you keep doing this
One of the first things I always do as a journeyman flooring installer, is pull baseboards when walls are being repainted. It offers a much cleaner look to lower them than it does to add or reinstall quarter round.
99% of homeowners aren't going to want to pay for that. And if you do sub work through home depot or somewhere similar, those customers definitely won't pay for it. Good luck though 🤷🏻♂️
@@damienirvin95 cheap LVT, or LVT in general is a Toxic flooring, just a Profit for the Plastic industry that does nothing but Pollute the oceans and planet. HEMP can be used in place of plastics. And it is used. Remember them "Plastic makes it possible commercials"?? now we have miles of plastics in the ocean and the beaches, lakes, rivers, roads. It is way worse in India the 3rd world countries. 90% Plus of plastics are NEVER RECYCLED for anything. HEMP IS THE ONLY SAFE Alternative. LETS Get Involved and push for it. Locally, State, Federally.
I've rebuilt a couple of houses and flooring is my favorite part of it all. It's fast, transformative and exacting. LVP is easy physically but I can't see doing it without a guillotine cutter. Also when selecting your LVP pay attention to the wear layer and spend the extra dollar and get a 20 mil wear layer as opposed to the cheap crap the big box stores try to sell you that has a 6 mil wear layer. If you have dogs or kids the extra thickness of the wear layer is a must.
Other than 20 mil wear layer, what other specs I need to pay attention? I’m looking at homedepot and all they put is anti scratch, water proof, and easy installation but the prices ranges from $2.5 - $3.6 and I’m like well what’s the difference then am I just paying for the brand name and color? Lol
You guys are better than 95% of the home shows on cable TV. I realize that sets the bar pretty low to begin with, but I've learned something on both of the vids I watched, and your commentary is a riot. Great work.
On the version of vinyl planking I've used, using the tapping block to "protect" the edge joint turned out to be a bad idea. Banging on anything except a scrap piece with a mating joint would totally ruin the joint. I also found it's a good idea to brush out both sides of a joint before putting two pieces together. Even a single grain of dirt can make the seam less than perfect. I wish I'd had your tip about using soapy water when sliding a piece into a joint lengthwise; that's a good one.
YES! I only use mating cut-offs for tapping blocks. Never hit the edge directly. Damaged edges can be costly in material but even more so in time. Although I have never tried the soapy water trick. I will definitely give that one a try next time I'm in that situation. Thanks guys. Subscribed. Great show!
When you install floors in the kitchen, do you cut around the kick plate of the base cupboards and install quarter round or do you remove the the kitchen base cupboards.
I always use mating pieces The long edge on the floor piece goes unscathed . Just make sure the tapper is square with the floor piece . An angular tap is going to bugger up the floor piece's long seam edge. Use the same pieces and they slip right back off after the love taps .
I agree. I learned quite a bit from This Old House but I learn more watching Stud Pack. Such a different format and the video’s are much more frequent with more information shared! Thank you Stud Pack! Ron
I'm getting ready to lay the same flooring in my little house. Much smaller than this one, for sure. I've watched many installation videos, but yours are awesome. You know what you are doing, you articulate well, and demonstrate your process clearly. Unlike you, I won't have such awesome helpers! You should be proud of your boys. They work hard, which is encouraging to see. Give those guys a raise! I'm going to subscribe since I have a lot more work to do on my house, and your channel will be a great knowledge base for me. Keep up the good work!!
I think this is the best video I've seen on TH-cam as far as showing us useful information. I think a lot of these videos are made by guys that have done this a million times and don't realize how tough it is for a beginner. The tips for working in the hallway alone are invaluable. I don't remember ever seeing another video that used a laser to keep the boards straight across a room. Definitely a subscriber now.
Watching your video has just made me utterly anxious that no one I could hire would ever do as thorough, careful and beautiful a job as you guys do, seriously well done
As you said, who does under the dishwasher. Only you, GOLDEN. And yes, it is a bitch to get the dishwasher out later without chipping the edge of the flooring.
@@robertball3578 Usually, you do that if the dishwasher is out and everything is getting redone. But usually customers almost never want it under the existing dishwasher.
22:26 _"Where did you find that kid?"_ -- This reminds me of a funny story. TLDNR I moved to KC, Mo back in '87 (I was about 25) with nothing but a seabag and $20 (not even a car, I took the bus). The first day there, I was walking the neighborhood, scoping out where I could find a job. This pickup turned onto the side street in front of me and the driver stopped, leaned over the passenger, and yelled at me, _"Hey, are you going to work today or not?"_ I shrugged and said, _"Sure!"_ and jumped into the back of his truck. We drove a few more blocks and joined a crew that was cleaning out a backyard. After an hour or so, I was carrying a concrete block to the dumpster when I passed the guy who had yelled at me (the owner of the company) and he stopped and looked at me and said _"Hey, you're not Steve!"_ I looked him in the eye and said, _"So, do I have the job?"_ After about a second of him trying to wrap his head around the situation, he said _"I've been watching you work. Hell yeah, you have the job!"_ Later he told me that he had been thinking that "Steve" was working harder than he had ever seen his work before, before realizing that I wasn't Steve. 🤣🤣🤣 I worked for that guy for another 4 months until he ran out of work and had to let most of his crew go.
"jumpin' in a vehicle" and out... - that reminds me of a true story - FNK Back in '77 I was doing my first job. A little back story.. I was lucky I had this job. It was representin' back in the day. The who's who got the nice jobs, learning how do to do stuff. I got this job cuz I needed it. I needed some new threads for junior high, and the dances required some disco threads, you dig? anyways, I was with a crew of summer help that I knew from little league baseball, and junior high sports, these were all my rivals. My mother was executive secretary for school super intendent, so that helped me get on this summer crew when it organized. We painted all the school classrooms, and laid many football fields and parks with grass sod. I got paid peanuts for this hard work but it was good money. I wanted the job to stay outa trouble... and a pair of super fly bell-bottoms The "jump in".... We were all at the School District's Bus Barn. This was where all the school buses were at. We cleaned them all. I drooled at the only two diesel buses which were for the varsity high school traveling teams. Man we just took one to our baseball state championship season. I was in one to Little League championship games in San Bernadino , from along ways away let's say. At lunch the boss, who was a pitching coach also, and all the bus barn workers went to lunch. Us kids had brown bags. There were two awesome brand new Driver's Ed cars in the barn. I was dared, then double dared I could not drive. I said I probably could. I jumped in this car, and another kid jumped in. welp. he was dumber than me.. for jumpin in thinking I could drive around the barn. safely. I made it thru the barn making both bays and gassed it alittle to show off. I made the left turn and all the way around the building. as dared. The problem was stopping. I panicked when I saw the nice diesel bus. In front of me. So I gassed it as the car was against the bus. I was in a panic and burned lots of rubber pushing on the bus. When I "came to" back to reality... there was lots of smoke... The looks on everyone's faces........... Mom was going to KILL me... the "jump out" Well, now we are headed back to where we all meet in the mornings. Which was at the Super Intendent's office. I was dead, my mom was at work.. We are driving down the highway, all the crew are sitting in the back of a pickup truck, like everyone did... I knew when we had to turn left, the only and last place they would slow down. Halfway thru that turn sucka... I am gone. Diving to home base. blind dive to pavement. I even outran the pickup before it could even think of turning around. I made it home, in shock, banged and bruised but alive.... I haven't jumped in or out of anything too awful much since that Summer of '77....
That looks amazing, you are a very skilled and knowledgeable contractor. It's great that you are passing this knowledge not only to your son but to the world at large via TH-cam. Well done!
Love your videos! Before I do any DYI project I now go to your library and watch your informational videos. Being a retired Master Plumber, Journeyman Steamfitter, I learned many years ago to seek out advice, tips and tricks from others! You and your Son are a great resource for that helpful information! What a great pleasure to be able to access such wisdom and skills from skilled craftsmen! Keep up the great work! 🤠
Pro tip:: When installing wood ,laminate and LVP flooring around a brick fire place we use a door jamb saw with masonry blade to undercut the mortar joint under at least a half inch so our flooring ca n slide under the bricks and also give you room for expansion of the products..This can also be finished by using a mortar colored caulking to keep trash out of the edges too
Yes very good tip on an undercut saw. But you better have a shopvac hooked up to that saw or you will be sorry 😢. You will be hiring a cleanup crew to come clean all the dust out of the house ask me how I know lol
The son and dad banter is HGTV sitcom worthy! New subbie because it’s rear to see sons taking on the family business with a huge smile and great presence!
Floor prep and more floor prep. Was a floor coverer for 18 years and more attention went into prep than installation. Concrete base always seamed to need more attention than OSB decking. Slabs are never level flat surfaces and become a time consuming pain. As a independent installer prep work never seemed to translate to the pay of the installed product. Yet you can never cut corners with your prep as it will bite you down the road.
Yeah, they usually walk in when you're just slapping down straight whole planks in the middle of the floor after hours of prep and are like "wow, you should be done in no time"...
Best how-to video I've ever seen! When a pro shows how it's done, you'd best pay attention! Thanks! You and your team make it look easy, and that's because you know how to do this type of work!
Tip : I use hot glue on my starter pieces to prevent the floor from shifting on concrete. It works awesome on the foam backing and pops right off when ur done. Awesome videos. ! I'm often late to places because I can't stop watching ur videos. I blame it on " paperwork" or... "I was doing estimates" . Love STUD PACK. ! Keep the videos coming. ! I'll keep being late !
Rotate your plank 180 for the end piece. Line up the end of the plank with the previous end piece. Mark where the new piece just overlaps the last piece you laid down. Score it then snap it. Rotate 180 and put it down. You don't have to hunt for your measuring tape and remember numbers that way.
Beautiful job!!! My wife and I live in an old 100+ year old house. It is so rewarding to do It ourselves. We’ve left the big stuff to the pros over the years; rewiring, HVAC, plumbing etc. We do love putting down flooring even though we’re clueless. HAAA!! But we learn along the way. My flooring preference is the 10mm planks with the padding. I still put the underlay sheeting material just for good measure since the old house doesn’t have a subfloor. Thank you for sharing!!
Rather than measuring for pieces at the end, spin them around and mark them backwards. No tape measure required. Also, a guillotine cutter works great. Easier than cut and snap. Nice job.
Pro tip from our installers, when cutting door jams for the floor to slide underneath, turn the board upside down so your saw rides the bottom of the board. Saves the floor and the blade doesn't get the small rubber stuck in the teeth 😁
Pro Tip: When you are installing straight runs you dont have to measure your end cuts. Take the piece you want to use, flip it upside down, place it where it should go, mark and cut. This works for tile, wood, laminate, all flooring really. Much faster but your "cut man" might not like it so much.
Much faster than measuring and more accurate. With Vinyl you can even hold the position with your finger before moving a few feet to a hard board on the ground to score and break with a knife. Plus you don't have to get up and down.
This guy knows what's up.. I've been told all my life prep is everything on everything you do.great job. And your helper you guys are a great team...kickass
Thanks for the video. You are the first to show what happens at the entry door. I'm getting ready to put down over 1000 ft2 for the first time. Your techniques will definitely help. You and your sons make a great team!
Thank you for the shout out. I sometimes think I'm crazy for choosing flooring work. We do it a little different on our crew, but you guys still put some awesome floor down! i see nothing wrong with it at all. I love the videos thanks for all the knowledge. I will also say respect for going under appliances! I cant sleep if I don't
I own a couple of apartments and laying laminate flooring is the worst. As I watch this my legs are still stiff two days after doing one of these in my moms bathroom. So, yeah shout out to the guys that do this everyday. Got some great tips watching this though.
First video I’ve come across by your guys. Great professional install, explanations, and honesty. I am very happy that you are putting out videos like this that may help DIY or Contractors to learn from. Keep it up!
You can always just run a bolt and nut through your filters and chuck it in your power drill, then spin it super fast. It'll clean out the filters pretty well :) It's definitely best to do it in a box or trashcan though or else it will make a mess lol.
@@xcx4x most filters I've seen have a hole through the middle to secure it, so it would just go through it to hold it while cleaning, then you take it off and reinstall it like normal. There should be some videos of people on here cleaning their filters with this method on TH-cam :)
I don’t do a ton of flooring, but have always used the wedges after removing baseboard. Idea is the 1/4” between the drywall and floor is the perfect expansion gap. But, again, I don’t do flooring too often.
Great video, but instead of screwing the holding planks down into concrete, use a hot glue gun. Placing one small walnut glob of hot glue on each small plank and press the plank in the right position unto the concrete. When your done it comes right up with a putty knife (little effort) but it holds great. I've done this technique on concrete floors and it worked great. Just an idea... Keep up the great work, loved the soapy water trick, live and learn...
"We had everything on this job!" Proceeds to list stuff typical on every flooring install. Lol that cracked me up. But good tips about looking for patterns, and sharing knowledge about how manufacturers use the same pictures, and offset their "cuts". I've always worked out of multiple boxes, but only because that's how I was taught, now I know
I always make a trace piece when I work with the that style of vinyl. But I’ll tell you something right now. Glue down vinyl is superior. LVT all day. That entire space coulda been done in 1 day not counting prep time. Also to take flooring seriously. But a horsehair broom. I would also have just skim coated the floor with some latex patch. Way faster and efficient. Mapei makes a great one. I usually do 2-3 coats and you can sand it afterwards for a nice finish. Side note. If you are ever doing this type of flooring. Do not forget movement. Makes this flooring a nightmare to maintain
Thank you for the tips and hacks sir, appreciate them so much. So happy tosee Father and sons working in harmony, you don't see that quite often. You're so blessed! Stay safe man!
I used to service appliances so I applaud you guys for putting flooring underneath the dishwasher. Sometimes if it's too thick you can even pull it out to service it!
I just discovered your channel and I gotta say you guys are very watchable, you all have a great dynamic, and do great work! I really like how you explain everything you're doing and why you're doing it.
Thank you very much for these impressive lessons! There’s so much knowledge here & I very much appreciated that you all took the extra time to explain & show what you did, how you did it & why! It’s extremely crucial for everyone’s sake involved…not only because the obvious of your reputations, but because you saved yourselves all the extra time of having to re-do such a laborious job because you chose to not ignore what you know could be an enormous problem later on. Many many ‘kudos’-!- to this project so professionally accomplished & well done! I love learning things in just this way, as I’m a firm believer that the biggest difference between doing it right or wrong is the small investment of taking any extra time to read, learn, comprehend the details BEFORE applications. The saying: “It’s all in the details” is exactly right! What an awesome ‘team’-!!- you have there, bossman! Excellent leadership skills as boss & father together, working side-by-side! Impressive management of time, skills, teaching, work ethics, talent(s) & care. All of this orchestrated with love & enough patience to instill the confidence & pride they will gain from these experiences to continue such professionalism on their own someday. -(Well done, dad!)… now, the search to find anyone even close to your standards, for the projects I want to have done… ‘Big shoes’ to TRY and fill! All the very best to you & your tribe’, wonderful teamwork, excellent results! Loved this important video, some catching up to do with the others offered here & always looking forward to more! Thanks so much again, everyone!
Amazing job fellas. The amount of hard work and dedication was impressive to watch. I've been putting off doing my small kitchen with a similar product...now I have no reason to complain about it. Time for me to get off the couch. Thank you for posting these great informative videos.
Just finished binge watching your videos. You guys are amazing! Thought I would share what I thought was a great idea. Build a drawer behind the kick panel of the kitchen cabinets for cookie sheets, muffin pans etc. It a great use wasted space for items that are tricky to store.
I just did this in my vanities to have a place to store a scale. very slick. My worry in kitchen for cooking stuff is dirt. But still cool ideas; we are thinking out of the box.
Guys keep up the hard work!! I do home renovations myself but I have learned a whole lot from y’all. Making my next project that much easier. Can’t wait for the next video!!
If you don’t have a laser you can measure out a center line down the longest stretch of the house, snap a chalk line, then spray it with a clear spray paint. This gives you a permanent centerline which you can always measure off of.
This instruction video was one of the BEST that I have ever watched. Kudos to you for providing great commentary and videoing. I will follow your channel. GREAT WORK!!!
I found you guys when i was looking to build a floating bed frame. Followed your instructions and it came out AWESOME! this is another great video dealing with hallways! Wish I had a relationship with my Dad like you two have. Your videos are TOP Notch!! Thank you for sharing your work with us!!..... "Where did you find this kid?..... gave him a hat...." Hilarious!!
I learn so much from watching your videos. Even if I never get around to DIY my own projects, it gives me some ideas and shows how things should be done. Quick question, what's your opinion on vinyl plank? Would you choose it over any other products, or is it mostly popular because it's quick and easy? Thanks guys.
I wish I had watched this video a week ago!! just finished installing 400 sq.ft. of LVP in my condo and had one little seam open up ever so slightly that I just could not fix. Your blocking trick would have saved me so much time!! Good work guys!
You two work so well together. Is like to think is be working with my dad if he was still alive. He taught me in the beginning but I've gotten most of my skill after he passed. 30yrs flies by.
I'd like to request a video on how you do your finishing. Edge finishing, transition finishing from different materials. Most projects fall short with poor finishing in the smallest of area's. What did you do to hide the transition of rough angled cuts along the fireplace brick etc, etc, etc....
I was also hoping to see the final/finished flooring edge against the fireplace. If it’s in another future video that I find, I’ll link it here for you.
At the fireplace he used a molding. Whether it be quarter round, a ripped down Tmolding, or end cap. What looks the most professional is undercutting the fireplace. That way it looks like the fireplace was installed on top of the flooring
great video and man I can't believe after doing this for 4 years I haven't thought about 2p10 on the tiny pieces. No more frustration or holding it down with shoe... These are great tips that took me a long time to figure out oh my own. Good job guys.
Kinda started weird in the hallway. I've always used pothagarims theory to square up from an outside wall that way I can alleviate installing in both directions. Makes it a little easier beings one side of the material locks easier than the other. We never use saws either. Just a good old carpet blades. We also use 2 sided tape for the starter rows
@@GoLeafs03 absolutely sir. Here where I live, framers don't know how to build straight walls to save thier lives for some reason, could be the alcohol they consume for breakfast and lunch too lol.
Amazing work!! Brings tears to my eyes actually to see the skill, knowledge and superb work ethic put to good use for the customer. The sense of humor and team work puts me at ease and makes me feel that I can take on and complete my DIY (Honey Do) projects? Fantastic guys thanks!
A few pro tips: 1. Use floor patch instead of thinset, it dries in 20 min and is much harder and smoother. 2. Pull the base and put it back up or install new. It looks much better and makes install easier. 3. NEVER beat on the edge with a hammer or a rubber mallet, not even with a tapping block. It's very likely to damage the locking edge. (It almost certainly will). 4. The soapy slide in trick you did in the hallway works on some products, but not all. Many locking systems, often called drop lock systems, can not be flat tapped into place, doing so will break off the locking tab. 5. I never use a table saw. I score and break everything right there on the floor. It cuts your install time in half and makes no mess. A heat gun will soften the vinyl, allowing you to cut intricate cuts with a knife.
everything you listed i wanted to say first
@@toxicated3622 Same!
Actually use soft rubber hammer and I fixed flooring after people who don't use hammer the seams not locked all the way
And he could have used headless nails instead of screwing the planks down
I use self leveler takes longer but is easier
I'm sitting here in an apartment watching this because I could watch this guy do anything. He describes things with the right visuals to back them up and repeats and reviews like a good teacher. He and his sons seem like people you want to work with or hang out with.
you a fresheee
Thank you for being the dad my dad never was. Appreciate you guys for real!
It's so nice to see people take pride in what they do. I am sick of all the cut corners that ruin things later. Way to go guys!
Pattern recognition is huge. I just put down laminate flooring in my house, and we opened as many packages as it took to see all the different types of planks. Then we stacked each type together so we could see how many different types we had and we could choose exactly which plank was to go down next. It came out beautiful.
That's the only correct way to do it. I have seen many floors that didn't adhere to the staggered joint line conventions too, bugs me the core.
We just did the exact same thing, we went slightly one step further and labelled each patterned plank with a letter on a small circular sticker. That way when needing the next plank I could see which letters are surrounding the area for the plank (a, b, j, h in the vicinity for example) so I know what options I have for the next lettered plank. Saved us time trying to identify the pattern for each plank!
I have been accused of being a perfectionist after opening and stacking according to the names I gave each pattern. The "bat", "booty" and "right knot" are few of the names used. 😂
How do you like the high traffic areas moving all around and the big gaps
Although I love reading all the skilled labor comments and learning from everyone, I’m changing gears here to add my appreciation of you working with your boys. This is my first video of yours and I did subscribe. I like that you have your sons with you teaching them work ethics, hard work and the importance of not cutting corners and doing things correctly. I’m also hoping you’re teaching the money and financial aspects of your business including some family financing. I find boys truly lack in this area. I really like that you have your young son with you (younger the better). Whether they go on to be floor installer or not, teaching them these life & work values, as well as a skill, is such an important job for a father. With all the crap that’s on tv now, this is refreshing to see.
They will always have a side hustle if they do not go into the floor business.
I agree, It's good to see your father in the real world. Not just as Dad. Plus they do just about everything. Stopping and figuring out how to do things in a logical, thoughtful way let's you anticipate difficulties. take your time, do it right. You'll probably have to come back for minor details and omissions, but that is the way things go. Plus these are skills that never go away. Business and people are always looking for adaptable skilled workman. There are Jobs all year long when the kids go to college, Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, Spring Break, Summer break, plus you don't have to take the first permanent job that comes along. Resilience
Excellent comment
Yes. I notice that, also. They love buying toys. Granted, they love buying tools, too. But my nephews have wasted a lot of money on toys over the years.
@@georgehogle6154 Industrial society made "work" something bad Dad had to do every day, because he'd come home grumpy and tired. We lost something of father-to-son lessons when we industrialized. Sons should see their fathers at work. It's the natural way. But we didn't build the factories that way. Made it a sin to have kids on the company grounds.
I'm 34 years old and have been laying floor since I was 17 and everyday you learn something new like this video showed me that I made a good investment on an undercut saw with add a diamond blade and I can undercut the chimney slide underneath and give it a way better looking finish than what he did here but they do good work. Thanks for the shout out to all floor installers it is some hard work
I first must say I appreciate the Dad in this ensemble. He is so relaxed, conversational, and educates Jordan in all of their construction endeavors. As a fellow tradesman, I have experienced firsthand how the "Veterans" of the trade treat their apprentices/helpers. I have to applaud him, he doesn't belittle Jordan for his errors, and he makes the mistakes about them both as a unit, instead of putting down his son. What a great father and role model Jordan has. Now, I'm no expert flooring installer, but I saw the error by the chimney as well. Is there a method Saul to cover that error as the angles are not symmetrical, or is it best to simply redo the cuts? Our home has a similar layout to this home, that's why I'm inquiring, thanks.
When you lay your vinyl plank do you always put moisture barrier?
While I'm a general contractor I make most of my money laying hard surface floors. One thing that gives a much better finish is taking the baseboard off and going with no baseshoe (especially on a remodel where you're not worried about paint lines from potentially lowering the base).
Also in the hallway (and every door), the door itself is the split. Half the door belongs to one room the other half to the other. You shouldn't be able to see the next rooms floor when the door is closed (can't always help it with that tile that was down but the carpet should be cut back in the bedrooms to split the door).
I love that you guys took the time out to go under the dishwasher instead of just the feet and inspection plate, that's quality.
Another tip when floating out the pits and sprawls, ardex feather finish or ardex GPS are great and you can start laying most floors over it within the hour.
With the vinyl planks a huge tip (or with laminate) if you take a tongue side from the long side and use that as a tapping block it helps protect the groove side of the plank when beating on them.
Thanks for that last tip. I’ve put down tons of flooring in all the houses I’ve owned and remodeled. It never occurred to me to simply rip a strip off to beat on. Nice!
@@derekw40 that's what I use on all my floors (since they all have their own proprietary edge) and then I have a hdp block to tap on them but they work great and even without a tap block you can use any hammer and be fine
What william said!
You can also cut a small scrap piece, then rip it in half and just in case you need a tapping piece for when installing the opposite side you'll be covered.
I do agree with the majority of what you stated, except for the base shoe. And I only say that because I kind of think of the next person that's going to want to change the floor out. It's going to be exponentially easier just to pop the shoe off, and take the floor up. But, I do do it both ways, depending on the setup.
Watching this video as a flooring installer, I found this to be very thorough. I am in complete agreement....hallways are killlers. It always takes way longer than you think to do a hall. Great job.
Do you know if he put a 1/4 inch gap on each side of the hallway? It looks like a tight placement
Do you put 1/4 inch gap from the wall in the hallways or only in big rooms like living room and bedroom?
Gap doesn’t matter because of the gap under the base. Base is probably at least 1/2 inch they put the base shoe on afterwards. Personally I don’t like the added base shoe but it was already set up that way.
Man I've been watching you guys for about a month now trying to get up some courage for a diy home remodel. Let me just say I wish I knew about you guys years ago. You're so easy to listen to, very knowledgeable, and a good instructor. Thanks for sharing.
Concrete slabs are an excellent candidate for in-floor heating. To grind the surf with the concrete surface and just have a exposed aggregate look like at home Depot or any commercial store these days it has ground concrete with sealer on it
You're channel is BETTER than any of the network shows such as those on HGTV, etc. Your skills as host/contractor & Jordan/assistant & cameraman are detailed and easy to follow. Love the humor. I enjoy watching the stuff I'm not even really interested in. Gosh, I'm gushing.
I agree.
absolutely. A bang up job !!
I Know, needs to be on TV with his own show!
I’m super impressed at how clean you guys work. Not only is that great for homeowners (and having to clean the entire house after a remodel), but also helps you work too. Staying clean and always prepping areas can save time and DEFINITELY helps during installation of anything really. Like you said, 1 little piece of “dirt” can ruin a floor, let alone other projects.
Great job, and wish more crews worked this way✌🏻
Much appreciated shout out to us flooring installers. Thank you!! It's always good to be recognized. Also, good to see someone else prep a floor like I do!!
30+ yrs brother!
Beautiful thing to see a Father and his children together. I miss my Dad so much, so make sure you keep these tapes to show your grands and greatgrands and so on. Have a Blessed year!
You guys are great. The tools, the preparation, the cleanliness, precision and above all: persistence. It's all there. The son is going to be (well, he already is) fantastic at his jobs for the rest of his life and the father is responsible for that. Such charisma, work ethic and enthousiasm; you got my respect, you are a great example.
As a LVT manufacturer this is the best install video I have ever seen. I'm going to get with our marketing team to see how we can utilize you.
Another fine job , guys! You know , as a high end tile installer myself , it would be difficult to have someone in my home to do ANYTHING , but after watching you guys for a bit ,I know I could rest easy, having you here. Great stuff and much respect!
Great to see a father-son team working together AND getting along well!!
The tips and humor are priceless. Thanks for sharing 🍺
Our pleasure 🍻
One of my FAVORITE Channels!!!!! No matter if your working on a really old house or mobile you respect everyone's house and budget. Adore you guys! I've learned so much!
I wish all contractors has your integrity! I dig your love for the beautiful finished project with no short cuts
Nice to see father-son team working well together. You guys rock
No cap
Stud Pack, you should thank your lucky stars you have 2 good sons that are willing to help you, it is a true blessing. I'v been doing basically the same type work you do for 17 years and keeping a decent helper is next to impossible. Keep up the great work and the great videos. My oldest daughter worked with me for about a year when she was in collage but she graduated and got a job working for the Core of Engineers. She was one of the best helpers I have ever had.
I've renovated nearly my entire house on my own over the years. Wish I had discovered this Chanel sooner. The tips you provide are awesome and very helpful. Great channel!👍
You gotta love it when the job is done right! I really enjoyed the 'detail' to the prep work and why you did it! Congrats to you and your son, working together and getting along as you do!
One thing I'm good at is watching other people work! I really enjoy watching a true professional, who knows his job and loves doing it, install this showcase floor.
I respect this, I am a boilermaker and we have similar preparations in our work. I have also laid all kinds of flooring myself in the homes I have owned and videos like this are extremely helpful to people that are capable and want to do it themselves. Thank you keep doing this
As a Boilermaker, what local are you out of?
One of the first things I always do as a journeyman flooring installer, is pull baseboards when walls are being repainted. It offers a much cleaner look to lower them than it does to add or reinstall quarter round.
99% of homeowners aren't going to want to pay for that. And if you do sub work through home depot or somewhere similar, those customers definitely won't pay for it. Good luck though 🤷🏻♂️
@@damienirvin95 I’m just taking a shot in the dark but they probably aren’t doing work for customers looking for a cheap alternative.
@@JohnParker-jm5tt Well that flooring looks cheap.. so.
@@damienirvin95 cheap LVT, or LVT in general is a Toxic flooring, just a Profit for the Plastic industry that does nothing but Pollute the oceans and planet. HEMP can be used in place of plastics. And it is used. Remember them "Plastic makes it possible commercials"?? now we have miles of plastics in the ocean and the beaches, lakes, rivers, roads. It is way worse in India the 3rd world countries. 90% Plus of plastics are NEVER RECYCLED for anything. HEMP IS THE ONLY SAFE Alternative. LETS Get Involved and push for it. Locally, State, Federally.
Nothing like adding a couple grand to a cheap flooring job to pull, reinstall, repair, caulk and paint baseboards.
I've rebuilt a couple of houses and flooring is my favorite part of it all. It's fast, transformative and exacting. LVP is easy physically but I can't see doing it without a guillotine cutter. Also when selecting your LVP pay attention to the wear layer and spend the extra dollar and get a 20 mil wear layer as opposed to the cheap crap the big box stores try to sell you that has a 6 mil wear layer. If you have dogs or kids the extra thickness of the wear layer is a must.
Nice tip 👍 Thank you 😊
I got a 12mm
6 mil just is not enough ---- unless you're flipping the house , but I"d even feel guilty then ... Ha
Other than 20 mil wear layer, what other specs I need to pay attention?
I’m looking at homedepot and all they put is anti scratch, water proof, and easy installation but the prices ranges from $2.5 - $3.6 and I’m like well what’s the difference then am I just paying for the brand name and color? Lol
@@MythicRealTrap Check out Cali Bamboo’s line of LVP; 20mil and 1/2” plank thickness.
You guys are better than 95% of the home shows on cable TV. I realize that sets the bar pretty low to begin with, but I've learned something on both of the vids I watched, and your commentary is a riot. Great work.
Same from italy
Attention to detail even in the vacuuming.
Excellent.
On the version of vinyl planking I've used, using the tapping block to "protect" the edge joint turned out to be a bad idea. Banging on anything except a scrap piece with a mating joint would totally ruin the joint. I also found it's a good idea to brush out both sides of a joint before putting two pieces together. Even a single grain of dirt can make the seam less than perfect.
I wish I'd had your tip about using soapy water when sliding a piece into a joint lengthwise; that's a good one.
Thx Karl. Yeah seems like every brand is different 😡
YES! I only use mating cut-offs for tapping blocks. Never hit the edge directly. Damaged edges can be costly in material but even more so in time. Although I have never tried the soapy water trick. I will definitely give that one a try next time I'm in that situation. Thanks guys. Subscribed. Great show!
This is true with almost any tongue and groove product ! With solid oak flooring a long shoulder plane is a good thing to have around too !
When you install floors in the kitchen, do you cut around the kick plate of the base cupboards and install quarter round or do you remove the the kitchen base cupboards.
I always use mating pieces The long edge on the floor piece goes unscathed . Just make sure the tapper is square with the floor piece . An angular tap is going to bugger up the floor piece's long seam edge. Use the same pieces and they slip right back off after the love taps .
Watching Stud Pack on Sunday morning is like me and my dad watch This Old House back when I was a kid! Awesome as always! Love you guys!
Followed by New Yankee Workshop... those were the days 😀
That's how I grew up too...
@@StudPack Was Norm the craftsman or what.
I agree. I learned quite a bit from This Old House but I learn more watching Stud Pack. Such a different format and the video’s are much more frequent with more information shared! Thank you Stud Pack!
Ron
I'm getting ready to lay the same flooring in my little house. Much smaller than this one, for sure. I've watched many installation videos, but yours are awesome. You know what you are doing, you articulate well, and demonstrate your process clearly. Unlike you, I won't have such awesome helpers! You should be proud of your boys. They work hard, which is encouraging to see. Give those guys a raise! I'm going to subscribe since I have a lot more work to do on my house, and your channel will be a great knowledge base for me. Keep up the good work!!
I think this is the best video I've seen on TH-cam as far as showing us useful information. I think a lot of these videos are made by guys that have done this a million times and don't realize how tough it is for a beginner. The tips for working in the hallway alone are invaluable. I don't remember ever seeing another video that used a laser to keep the boards straight across a room. Definitely a subscriber now.
Watching your video has just made me utterly anxious that no one I could hire would ever do as thorough, careful and beautiful a job as you guys do, seriously well done
As you said, who does under the dishwasher. Only you, GOLDEN. And yes, it is a bitch to get the dishwasher out later without chipping the edge of the flooring.
@@robertball3578 Usually, you do that if the dishwasher is out and everything is getting redone. But usually customers almost never want it under the existing dishwasher.
22:26 _"Where did you find that kid?"_ -- This reminds me of a funny story. TLDNR
I moved to KC, Mo back in '87 (I was about 25) with nothing but a seabag and $20 (not even a car, I took the bus). The first day there, I was walking the neighborhood, scoping out where I could find a job. This pickup turned onto the side street in front of me and the driver stopped, leaned over the passenger, and yelled at me, _"Hey, are you going to work today or not?"_ I shrugged and said, _"Sure!"_ and jumped into the back of his truck.
We drove a few more blocks and joined a crew that was cleaning out a backyard. After an hour or so, I was carrying a concrete block to the dumpster when I passed the guy who had yelled at me (the owner of the company) and he stopped and looked at me and said _"Hey, you're not Steve!"_ I looked him in the eye and said, _"So, do I have the job?"_ After about a second of him trying to wrap his head around the situation, he said _"I've been watching you work. Hell yeah, you have the job!"_ Later he told me that he had been thinking that "Steve" was working harder than he had ever seen his work before, before realizing that I wasn't Steve. 🤣🤣🤣
I worked for that guy for another 4 months until he ran out of work and had to let most of his crew go.
That's a great story.
Poor Steve…🤓
Good story! Now a days it probably wouldn't be a good idea to jump in a pickup like that to start working.
"jumpin' in a vehicle" and out... - that reminds me of a true story - FNK
Back in '77 I was doing my first job. A little back story.. I was lucky I had this job. It was representin' back in the day. The who's who got the nice jobs, learning how do to do stuff. I got this job cuz I needed it. I needed some new threads for junior high, and the dances required some disco threads, you dig? anyways, I was with a crew of summer help that I knew from little league baseball, and junior high sports, these were all my rivals. My mother was executive secretary for school super intendent, so that helped me get on this summer crew when it organized. We painted all the school classrooms, and laid many football fields and parks with grass sod. I got paid peanuts for this hard work but it was good money. I wanted the job to stay outa trouble... and a pair of super fly bell-bottoms
The "jump in".... We were all at the School District's Bus Barn. This was where all the school buses were at. We cleaned them all. I drooled at the only two diesel buses which were for the varsity high school traveling teams. Man we just took one to our baseball state championship season. I was in one to Little League championship games in San Bernadino , from along ways away let's say. At lunch the boss, who was a pitching coach also, and all the bus barn workers went to lunch. Us kids had brown bags. There were two awesome brand new Driver's Ed cars in the barn. I was dared, then double dared I could not drive. I said I probably could. I jumped in this car, and another kid jumped in.
welp. he was dumber than me.. for jumpin in thinking I could drive around the barn. safely.
I made it thru the barn making both bays and gassed it alittle to show off. I made the left turn and all the way around the building. as dared.
The problem was stopping. I panicked when I saw the nice diesel bus. In front of me. So I gassed it as the car was against the bus.
I was in a panic and burned lots of rubber pushing on the bus.
When I "came to" back to reality... there was lots of smoke...
The looks on everyone's faces...........
Mom was going to KILL me...
the "jump out" Well, now we are headed back to where we all meet in the mornings. Which was at the Super Intendent's office. I was dead, my mom was at work..
We are driving down the highway, all the crew are sitting in the back of a pickup truck, like everyone did...
I knew when we had to turn left, the only and last place they would slow down.
Halfway thru that turn sucka... I am gone. Diving to home base. blind dive to pavement. I even outran the pickup before it could even think of turning around.
I made it home, in shock, banged and bruised but alive....
I haven't jumped in or out of anything too awful much since that Summer of '77....
@@diywtlc2249 Great story! Oh, the days when we could get away with shit. LOL
Love the way you and your son interact. Good work ethic and a great job! Enjoyed it!
Been fitting flooring here in the UK for 33 years..
Thanks for appreciation for how flipping tough our game is..😁
Good job guys👍🏻🏴
That looks amazing, you are a very skilled and knowledgeable contractor. It's great that you are passing this knowledge not only to your son but to the world at large via TH-cam. Well done!
Love your videos! Before I do any DYI project I now go to your library and watch your informational videos. Being a retired Master Plumber, Journeyman Steamfitter, I learned many years ago to seek out advice, tips and tricks from others! You and your Son are a great resource for that helpful information! What a great pleasure to be able to access such wisdom and skills from skilled craftsmen! Keep up the great work! 🤠
Pro tip:: When installing wood ,laminate and LVP flooring around a brick fire place we use a door jamb saw with masonry blade to undercut the mortar joint under at least a half inch so our flooring ca n slide under the bricks and also give you room for expansion of the products..This can also be finished by using a mortar colored caulking to keep trash out of the edges too
very cool
Yes we do this too , but for click together floors you should start your rows off the fireplace otherwise itll be a bitch to get under and click in
Yes very good tip on an undercut saw. But you better have a shopvac hooked up to that saw or you will be sorry 😢. You will be hiring a cleanup crew to come clean all the dust out of the house ask me how I know lol
@@nathanielpulling understood. using motorized tools does create alot of dust
@@raymondmaglaris4149 thats why you shave the lock and then glue and tape the plank
Thanks for the shout out!..I’ve been a licensed flooring contractor in CA for over 29 years.
You got it Thomas 👊
I recently used the screw-down method for starting. What a game-changer. Good job guys.
The son and dad banter is HGTV sitcom worthy!
New subbie because it’s rear to see sons taking on the family business with a huge smile and great presence!
Nice to see you guys doing things right! After 50+ years in construction it’s nice to see professionals explaining good practice! Great job.
My knees and back started aching watching you guys install that floor.
Good job on the floor!
Floor prep and more floor prep. Was a floor coverer for 18 years and more attention went into prep than installation. Concrete base always seamed to need more attention than OSB decking. Slabs are never level flat surfaces and become a time consuming pain. As a independent installer prep work never seemed to translate to the pay of the installed product. Yet you can never cut corners with your prep as it will bite you down the road.
Yeah, they usually walk in when you're just slapping down straight whole planks in the middle of the floor after hours of prep and are like "wow, you should be done in no time"...
Best how-to video I've ever seen! When a pro shows how it's done, you'd best pay attention! Thanks! You and your team make it look easy, and that's because you know how to do this type of work!
I love how diligent, positive and talented/skilled (in working *and* teaching) you are. This mix is what makes you stand out! ☆
Best how-to video I've ever seen! When a pro shows how it's done, you'd best pay attention! Thanks!
Tip : I use hot glue on my starter pieces to prevent the floor from shifting on concrete. It works awesome on the foam backing and pops right off when ur done. Awesome videos. ! I'm often late to places because I can't stop watching ur videos. I blame it on " paperwork" or... "I was doing estimates" . Love STUD PACK. ! Keep the videos coming. ! I'll keep being late !
Hey guys! Floor looked great! Love the Father and sons teamwork throughout! That got me to subscribe! Happy to be a part of the " gang"!!
Rotate your plank 180 for the end piece. Line up the end of the plank with the previous end piece. Mark where the new piece just overlaps the last piece you laid down. Score it then snap it. Rotate 180 and put it down. You don't have to hunt for your measuring tape and remember numbers that way.
"Rotate 180 and put it down". I thought it was "put it in"?
It's what my wife always says.
@@diGritz1 If she has you rotating 180 first, that's probably your husband
Wouldn’t that only befor same end pieces (stacked) vs offset?
@@Jopacob No.
It is awesome to see young men learning the trades. We need more of that in America. Great job guys !!!
Beautiful job!!! My wife and I live in an old 100+ year old house. It is so rewarding to do It ourselves. We’ve left the big stuff to the pros over the years; rewiring, HVAC, plumbing etc. We do love putting down flooring even though we’re clueless. HAAA!! But we learn along the way. My flooring preference is the 10mm planks with the padding. I still put the underlay sheeting material just for good measure since the old house doesn’t have a subfloor. Thank you for sharing!!
Rather than measuring for pieces at the end, spin them around and mark them backwards. No tape measure required. Also, a guillotine cutter works great. Easier than cut and snap. Nice job.
I’m a hack doing most of my own work. I learned that trick years ago from my Dad.
@@timsjourney same bro
Guillotine cutter is a game changer. Really speeds up the cutting.
Oh yeaaahhh !! Not sure why I never thought of that. Thank you so much for that. Need to find a guilotine cutter.... I am in Japan so ...
Adam Turnbull I got mine from Amazon
Pro tip from our installers, when cutting door jams for the floor to slide underneath, turn the board upside down so your saw rides the bottom of the board. Saves the floor and the blade doesn't get the small rubber stuck in the teeth 😁
Use a scrap piece.
Pro Tip: When you are installing straight runs you dont have to measure your end cuts. Take the piece you want to use, flip it upside down, place it where it should go, mark and cut. This works for tile, wood, laminate, all flooring really. Much faster but your "cut man" might not like it so much.
Then use the cut off piece to start your next run (if long enough).
That's how I've always done it.
We did that a few times. I got tired of spinning 5 foot pieces pretty quickly 😬
Much faster than measuring and more accurate. With Vinyl you can even hold the position with your finger before moving a few feet to a hard board on the ground to score and break with a knife. Plus you don't have to get up and down.
Everyone is an expert. 🙄. Would love to see y’all videos?!?
This guy knows what's up.. I've been told all my life prep is everything on everything you do.great job. And your helper you guys are a great team...kickass
Thanks for the video. You are the first to show what happens at the entry door. I'm getting ready to put down over 1000 ft2 for the first time. Your techniques will definitely help. You and your sons make a great team!
Thank you for the shout out. I sometimes think I'm crazy for choosing flooring work. We do it a little different on our crew, but you guys still put some awesome floor down! i see nothing wrong with it at all. I love the videos thanks for all the knowledge. I will also say respect for going under appliances! I cant sleep if I don't
I own a couple of apartments and laying laminate flooring is the worst. As I watch this my legs are still stiff two days after doing one of these in my moms bathroom. So, yeah shout out to the guys that do this everyday. Got some great tips watching this though.
First video I’ve come across by your guys. Great professional install, explanations, and honesty. I am very happy that you are putting out videos like this that may help DIY or Contractors to learn from. Keep it up!
I watch lots of Home Improvements shows and by far you have the BEST. Thank you for sharing the tricks of the trades with us.
After installing flooring for 16 years it's nice to watch someone else do it for a change haha.
Ever thought about putting a second stage on your shop vac? Cyclone separators work wonders and save you on filters.
You can always just run a bolt and nut through your filters and chuck it in your power drill, then spin it super fast. It'll clean out the filters pretty well :) It's definitely best to do it in a box or trashcan though or else it will make a mess lol.
@@Zalagar619 great idea! But then the bolt and but stays on forever? Or else I’ll have a hole in my filter.
@@xcx4x most filters I've seen have a hole through the middle to secure it, so it would just go through it to hold it while cleaning, then you take it off and reinstall it like normal. There should be some videos of people on here cleaning their filters with this method on TH-cam :)
Instead of giving me a notification, TH-cam just started playing this video the moment it was released. It knew I was waiting for the next video.
👀 it’s learning… LOL thanks for being so early James, you legend! 🥰
I don’t do a ton of flooring, but have always used the wedges after removing baseboard. Idea is the 1/4” between the drywall and floor is the perfect expansion gap. But, again, I don’t do flooring too often.
Nothing like a father and his son’s working together it’s a gift from God
Hi! It is a pleasure to see how thorough you and your sons are to details. I hope to get someone here to work on my floors. Keep up your videos. 👍
Great video, but instead of screwing the holding planks down into concrete, use a hot glue gun. Placing one small walnut glob of hot glue on each small plank and press the plank in the right position unto the concrete. When your done it comes right up with a putty knife (little effort) but it holds great. I've done this technique on concrete floors and it worked great. Just an idea...
Keep up the great work, loved the soapy water trick, live and learn...
Hot glue won't work on backed vinyl. The backing will separate or slide out of place
"We had everything on this job!" Proceeds to list stuff typical on every flooring install. Lol that cracked me up. But good tips about looking for patterns, and sharing knowledge about how manufacturers use the same pictures, and offset their "cuts". I've always worked out of multiple boxes, but only because that's how I was taught, now I know
I always make a trace piece when I work with the that style of vinyl. But I’ll tell you something right now. Glue down vinyl is superior. LVT all day. That entire space coulda been done in 1 day not counting prep time.
Also to take flooring seriously. But a horsehair broom. I would also have just skim coated the floor with some latex patch. Way faster and efficient. Mapei makes a great one. I usually do 2-3 coats and you can sand it afterwards for a nice finish.
Side note. If you are ever doing this type of flooring. Do not forget movement. Makes this flooring a nightmare to maintain
Thank you for the tips and hacks sir, appreciate them so much. So happy tosee Father and sons working in harmony, you don't see that quite often. You're so blessed! Stay safe man!
I used to service appliances so I applaud you guys for putting flooring underneath the dishwasher. Sometimes if it's too thick you can even pull it out to service it!
Just saw this video pop up and I got so happy I really enjoy stud pack videos
I just discovered your channel and I gotta say you guys are very watchable, you all have a great dynamic, and do great work! I really like how you explain everything you're doing and why you're doing it.
Thank you very much for these impressive lessons! There’s so much knowledge here & I very much appreciated that you all took the extra time to explain & show what you did, how you did it & why! It’s extremely crucial for everyone’s sake involved…not only because the obvious of your reputations, but because you saved yourselves all the extra time of having to re-do such a laborious job because you chose to not ignore what you know could be an enormous problem later on. Many many ‘kudos’-!- to this project so professionally accomplished & well done! I love learning things in just this way, as I’m a firm believer that the biggest difference between doing it right or wrong is the small investment of taking any extra time to read, learn, comprehend the details BEFORE applications. The saying: “It’s all in the details” is exactly right! What an awesome ‘team’-!!- you have there, bossman! Excellent leadership skills as boss & father together, working side-by-side! Impressive management of time, skills, teaching, work ethics, talent(s) & care. All of this orchestrated with love & enough patience to instill the confidence & pride they will gain from these experiences to continue such professionalism on their own someday. -(Well done, dad!)… now, the search to find anyone even close to your standards, for the projects I want to have done… ‘Big shoes’ to TRY and fill! All the very best to you & your tribe’, wonderful teamwork, excellent results! Loved this important video, some catching up to do with the others offered here & always looking forward to more! Thanks so much again, everyone!
That type of flooring is fantastic. If it gets wet, no problem. Great job 👍
Amazing job fellas. The amount of hard work and dedication was impressive to watch. I've been putting off doing my small kitchen with a similar product...now I have no reason to complain about it. Time for me to get off the couch. Thank you for posting these great informative videos.
Just finished binge watching your videos. You guys are amazing! Thought I would share what I thought was a great idea. Build a drawer behind the kick panel of the kitchen cabinets for cookie sheets, muffin pans etc. It a great use wasted space for items that are tricky to store.
I just did this in my vanities to have a place to store a scale. very slick. My worry in kitchen for cooking stuff is dirt. But still cool ideas; we are thinking out of the box.
Guys keep up the hard work!! I do home renovations myself but I have learned a whole lot from y’all. Making my next project that much easier. Can’t wait for the next video!!
If you don’t have a laser you can measure out a center line down the longest stretch of the house, snap a chalk line, then spray it with a clear spray paint. This gives you a permanent centerline which you can always measure off of.
I did that without spraying anything, my wife is chemical sensitive.
This instruction video was one of the BEST that I have ever watched. Kudos to you for providing great commentary and videoing. I will follow your channel. GREAT WORK!!!
Wow, thank you!
Y’all talk a lot but I love the positivity and hard work ethic. Pioneers!
I found you guys when i was looking to build a floating bed frame. Followed your instructions and it came out AWESOME! this is another great video dealing with hallways! Wish I had a relationship with my Dad like you two have. Your videos are TOP Notch!! Thank you for sharing your work with us!!..... "Where did you find this kid?..... gave him a hat...." Hilarious!!
I hate it when I forget to bring my pet elephant to the jobsite, it's the worst! Great video boys!
I learn so much from watching your videos. Even if I never get around to DIY my own projects, it gives me some ideas and shows how things should be done. Quick question, what's your opinion on vinyl plank? Would you choose it over any other products, or is it mostly popular because it's quick and easy? Thanks guys.
I wish I had watched this video a week ago!! just finished installing 400 sq.ft. of LVP in my condo and had one little seam open up ever so slightly that I just could not fix. Your blocking trick would have saved me so much time!! Good work guys!
You two work so well together. Is like to think is be working with my dad if he was still alive. He taught me in the beginning but I've gotten most of my skill after he passed. 30yrs flies by.
I installed the same flooring. I did the self leveling first and it was perfectly flat and smooth.
Nice thx Robert 👍
I'd like to request a video on how you do your finishing. Edge finishing, transition finishing from different materials. Most projects fall short with poor finishing in the smallest of area's. What did you do to hide the transition of rough angled cuts along the fireplace brick etc, etc, etc....
I was also hoping to see the final/finished flooring edge against the fireplace. If it’s in another future video that I find, I’ll link it here for you.
At the fireplace he used a molding. Whether it be quarter round, a ripped down Tmolding, or end cap. What looks the most professional is undercutting the fireplace. That way it looks like the fireplace was installed on top of the flooring
Finally someone putting the flooring under the dishwasher!
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great video and man I can't believe after doing this for 4 years I haven't thought about 2p10 on the tiny pieces. No more frustration or holding it down with shoe...
These are great tips that took me a long time to figure out oh my own. Good job guys.
You guys are amasing ! A winning team. Bravo and thank-you for sharing your tricks of the trade.
SHOUTOUT ALL THE FLOOR INSTALLERS!! I FEEL SPECIAL WHEN THEY SAID THAT LOL
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@@weswarren5987 if there’s work there’s a way, I’m an installer too. I wouldn’t mind going to Alaska
G.D. furniture..don't u just luv moving other people's shit back and forth to do the job..luv it..🤙🤙
Kinda started weird in the hallway. I've always used pothagarims theory to square up from an outside wall that way I can alleviate installing in both directions. Makes it a little easier beings one side of the material locks easier than the other. We never use saws either. Just a good old carpet blades.
We also use 2 sided tape for the starter rows
This what i do too... Sometimes hall walls arent straight with outside walls soo if u go wit hall walls, you gonna be off on outside walls
@@GoLeafs03 absolutely sir. Here where I live, framers don't know how to build straight walls to save thier lives for some reason, could be the alcohol they consume for breakfast and lunch too lol.
When I first started in the remodel business I saved everything that could possibly be used on a future job. I ended up with a garage full of crap.
So that’s why I have to park in the snow…
Why did you have some carpet showing in the hall coming from the bedrooms? Should the door thresh not be directly under the door?
"Garage full of crap"..................
Until you need it, then it's, "Oh thank God I saved this."
@@Nutsarooba You are correct, read William Wrights threads above. It explains all about the threshold.
“Garage full of crap” is what I call my stay at home son.
Amazing work!! Brings tears to my eyes actually to see the skill, knowledge and superb work ethic put to good use for the customer. The sense of humor and team work puts me at ease and makes me feel that I can take on and complete my DIY (Honey Do) projects? Fantastic guys thanks!
Best instructional video this year!!! Excellent tips, discouraged by earlier progress I am ready to go back to my project with renewed energy.