How to Install Vinyl Plank Tiles in a Bathroom 🚽

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  • @Fixthisbuildthat
    @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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    • @abdellahlassag1665
      @abdellahlassag1665 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gg good idya

    • @HairProductExpert
      @HairProductExpert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Be careful when buying @Lifeproof Vinyl plank flooring. A lot depends on the constant temperature of the house or building it is being installed in. It was buckle and separate if there is Direct Sunlight coming in from windows or doors. I have 2000 Sq ft I installed and was recommended by the sales associate to buy and install underlayment at the extra cost of over $1000.00 and when the building starts to warm up in the summer the floor lifts at the joints and creates a tripping hazard. I contacted @Homedepot and basically, after 6 months of going through various hoops to resolve the issue they basically take no responsibility for their sales associate's recommendations of selling me underlayment that wasn't necessary to use. Now I have over $6000.00 of Flooring and underlayment that will most likely have to be ripped out!

    • @thomashoffman872
      @thomashoffman872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could this product be used as a tub surround

    • @lilsenshi6272
      @lilsenshi6272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi! Where can i get those tiles? And is it advisable if i were to lay it over my bathroom floortiles? which are now currently ceramic tiles on a concrete. And do i need to apply any adhesive or some sort of waterproofing membrane or something for it?

    • @raichelleru
      @raichelleru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What Program did you use to make the plans? My bathroom is 2 inches short and I don't want to lay down a 2 inch piece 😅

  • @davidbalderston2751
    @davidbalderston2751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    That orange material was something called Ditra made by a company called Schluter. It is an uncoupling membrane eliminating the major cause of cracking and delaminating of the tiled surface.

    • @AbnormalAxis
      @AbnormalAxis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it's installed correctly......

    • @BobRutledge
      @BobRutledge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The tile is installed EXCELLENTLY!!!!!!!! Schluter rocks.

    • @isackhernandez3691
      @isackhernandez3691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      how do people make so many frequent remodels

    • @isackhernandez3691
      @isackhernandez3691 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know if it has off gassing?

    • @njsongwriter
      @njsongwriter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@isackhernandez3691
      Sorry I don't know but most people using the bathroom often experience off-gassing...

  • @johnson6099
    @johnson6099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You make it look so easy, and I was surprised that I can probably get this done. I've been putting it off because my house is 51 years old and needs a lot of work. I grew up in it with my grandparents and they left it to me because I don't have any siblings. I want it to last me so I want to get started.

  • @derekleggett7336
    @derekleggett7336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The orange underlayment is Ditra and it looked correctly installed to me. It’s an uncoupling membrane so it should be easy to get up. It’s job is to keep the shifting OSB from cracking the tile over time.

    • @justinchinchar9248
      @justinchinchar9248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think because of the lack of concrete used, that's when he said it was poorly installed.

  • @glencrs
    @glencrs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    GREAT VIDEOS from an OLD INSTALLER.
    50 years of installing every kind of flooring imaginable and some that were just plum crazy (cross-cut mesquite trees).
    Only 1 suggestion. Use expensive knee pads if a person is going to do very many floors. When you hit 70 you will be glad that you protected those knees.

    • @HWDPiarz
      @HWDPiarz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      which knee pads are the best in your opinion?

  • @BS-jn2fj
    @BS-jn2fj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much. This video actually address alot of the issues folks are likely to see. Instead of just pretending everything will be picture perfect for install

  • @marias4719
    @marias4719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Thank you so much for this video! It made feel 100%%%%% confident in NOT wanting to redo my bathroom floor. :)

  • @sarahh6907
    @sarahh6907 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was the most thorough video! Every random question I thought of was answered in the next sentence. I especially loved when you showed what you did, but gave verbal options for other things, like what other tools you could use for cutting the channel. Always great, informative videos.

  • @Adam-us1xh
    @Adam-us1xh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have people calling all the time for a tapping block, when they're not needed. Simply use a cut scrap to use as a tapping block. Need to ensure the male and female ends snap together before tapping or you could damage the interlocking edge. Good info and nice video

  • @ajlacostewm
    @ajlacostewm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a professional floor installer and who has done remodeling floors in bathrooms that have any wood products as underlayment , the last thing you want on your floor is a product that has multiple seams like tile and floating vinyl floors life expectancy is 10 years . the best products for a bathroom floor is solid inlayed vinyl congoleum with no seams it is made to last 20 + years and a permanent underlayment when you decide to change designs.
    Use a floating floor expect to have to replace it in 5 to 10 years .

    • @josephdestaubin7426
      @josephdestaubin7426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      5 to 10 years is awfully generous. In reality, most will begin to funnel water to the sub floor within 3 years. Also, why this idiot thinks he is qualified to give any advice about either plumbing or flooring is beyond me. FYI, I am 34 years in the flooring business, but have been dong this kind of plumbing for more that 15 of those years.

    • @jasonbasin333
      @jasonbasin333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the input.. is this material your speaking of the same that comes in the 12' rolls? Similar/same as the vinyl sheeting? I've already bought click/lock LVP but am considering returning it because I want this 2nd floor bathroom to withstand the use of renters sloppy bathing.. this is my first time redoing a bathroom..

    • @anniedarkhorse6791
      @anniedarkhorse6791 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm a DIYer. I like the look of that vinyl and I have concrete floors but and I have to say I wouldn't feel comfortable having that with nothing to water-proof underneath those vinyl tiles. Could I paint a membrane on the floor or seal the gaps with something? I have concrete but I'd be worried about water seeping under then out under the door area into the hall. What do you think?

  • @lazyfraser
    @lazyfraser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just recently installed tiles like this in my laundry and a small bathroom. Super easy as I just later it over existing linoleum. No issues after a couple of months and looks great

    • @WolfCatBirdPigMan
      @WolfCatBirdPigMan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      would you still recommend the tiles like this? real tiles seem daunting to install and these look decently nice.

    • @lazyfraser
      @lazyfraser 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it has held up very well.

  • @carolynelrod9994
    @carolynelrod9994 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm curious about the 3d modeling program you used for the layout of your tiles. Which one are you using, and was there a steep learning curve?

  • @SSingh-nr8qz
    @SSingh-nr8qz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another trick to make life easier for this kind of job is you can apply an underlayment to level out the floor and add a little cushion. Works very well and save some time on floor prep work. Just make sure you get the stuff meant for bathroom and moisture control.

    • @rcrewe3733
      @rcrewe3733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've read you shouldn't use underlayment with this type of tile as it may compromise the join/ edge

    • @andrewthomsen9952
      @andrewthomsen9952 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rcrewe3733 if you don't too much water on the floor could make your floor bubble.

  • @dianacarr5515
    @dianacarr5515 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. .. you did a great job of visual and voice instruction. Also, great tips in comments section. One of the best I have seen!

  • @ricko2766
    @ricko2766 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! If you have an old shop vac you can use it to vacuum any remaining water from the toilet and use a couple paper towels to get the rest.

  • @thomaseames7264
    @thomaseames7264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you provided a link for the vinyl plank flooring product you used? I don't see it?

  • @YT-MY
    @YT-MY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did recently finished a similar sized bathroom and will be doing a second one soon. I opted to start at the door to better go under the door trim. My rooms had a gap under the drywall so that provided for expansion and I filled with caulk backer and sealed it to the vinyl tiles. Then could use just baseboard at the wall, no quarter-round needed. I took care to seal the floor at all borders just in case to protect from water from an flood event, at least to give time to stop the water and soak it up. Otherwise water under the floor would be an issue.

  • @larryinews1
    @larryinews1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not in a million years would I have thought to put down a level to see if the planks will rock and later create problems. Great videos!

  • @shockbomb3523
    @shockbomb3523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This looks amazing!! Have to redo our utility, kitchen, and bathroom floors. This will definitely help

  • @benjamincunningham2428
    @benjamincunningham2428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I've always been told the toilet flange should sit on top of the flooring. I'm not sure you want it flush with the flooring since the wax seal won't compress enough.

    • @renenava5213
      @renenava5213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agree sitting on finish floor it’s best he had it right at beginning with out cutting anything but 💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️

    • @truth6600
      @truth6600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Correct

    • @ShuckersFan
      @ShuckersFan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You’ve always been told correctly!

    • @JesusBelandriaG
      @JesusBelandriaG ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just buy an extender or thicker wax and you’re good to go

  • @infernoerrooke
    @infernoerrooke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am a Flooring Specialist at HD and I am going to refrence your video when selling LifeProof... you explain the exact process! Keep up the good work!!!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! I have a whole playlist and it's all done with Lifeproof! :)

    • @infernoerrooke
      @infernoerrooke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Fixthisbuildthat Yeah, Lifeproof is all I recommend to customers for its quality

  • @kenreynolds1000
    @kenreynolds1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I don't know about the floatiing-floor LVT locking joints being moisture proof. Flooding is rarely a problem. Splashing and dripping is. You might have plywood water damage/mold/buckling after too long.
    BTW, huge fan of LVT. Used adhesive-set Karndean in two kitchen remodels. In our current house I used poly grout with 24x18 tiles. Everyone comments on it and then we tell them it is vinyl. 3 years rock solid.

    • @chrisgarofalo4671
      @chrisgarofalo4671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nah man that stuff is water tight. i think its core tec.

  • @justanotherfan18
    @justanotherfan18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been watching your videos and realized that you sound and remind me of my other favorite TH-camr, Mark Rober! Starting my bathroom flooring later this week. Thanks

  • @hwthomasjr
    @hwthomasjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish every installer was a craftsman like this guy. A lot of folks these days really don't do a good job, are in and out in a hurry, blame your choices or your house for any problems ,but still want a million dollars for the job.

    • @sidal4566
      @sidal4566 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's why their is DIY

  • @franciskisner920
    @franciskisner920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    My parents apartment had not had any leaks in 20 years when the tank on the toilet cracked from top to bottom when they were not at home. You might consider one of the sensor shut-off systems just in case something like that happens to your home. If the sensor detects water, a signal turns off water pressure to the house. Result - very little water on the floor and less chance of it getting under the floor.

  • @careyestes8894
    @careyestes8894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t think I’ve got the confidence to tackle this on my bathroom but I can hope!! Great video. Love this flooring

  • @JB-ct7bi
    @JB-ct7bi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can/should you do something like a rubber waterproofing paint if you lay directly on subfloor?

  • @clvokoun
    @clvokoun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What is the software or program you used to arrange the plans? Great video. I’m in the middle of our guest bathroom reno. Fun times!!

    • @phil6lacio9
      @phil6lacio9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to know also

    • @volocty
      @volocty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe Brad mentioned it was "Sketchup". :-)

  • @conniepleasantnails
    @conniepleasantnails 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job. I love luxury vinyl plank flooring when done right like this. Beautiful

  • @williamellis8993
    @williamellis8993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great tips,Brad. I did 4 rooms of laminate flooring a few months ago to sell my house so I can feel your pain during the install. The real problem comes when you have a closet and the flooring has to go on both sides of the wall. You have to get really creative then. Take care.
    Bill

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yeah, that's a nightmare. So hard to match it up

  • @morganguevara9548
    @morganguevara9548 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video really helped out and will help in the future. I plan on redoing the bathroom floor in my house. The bathroom is rather old and has carpet down which is a no no for me and under it linoleum. This will be my first real big project and the info in the video really helped! If anyone else has any advice on redoing the floor from carpet to vinyl without a lot of experience let me know it would be much appreciated 🤙

  • @alanwelson7705
    @alanwelson7705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I think if you can tape the cutting part on the trim first, then you won't get a chip.

  • @vincebaker3384
    @vincebaker3384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my home is on a slab could you do a video on installing vinyl plank flooring a slab how to do floor prep & making the floor level

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately we don't have any floor like that around here

    • @plasmac9
      @plasmac9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Easy way would be to use self leveling thinset.

  • @jianliu7516
    @jianliu7516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good job, best video for beginner. 2 thumbs up. Thank you very much for helping people save money by doing DIY .

  • @davidh4538
    @davidh4538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm wondering about whether the vinyl plank fooring manufacturer recommends having vanity sitting on top the vinyl or do they recommend installing the vanity and installing around it. Any thoughts?

    • @davorzdralo8000
      @davorzdralo8000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Vinyl is used in industrial flooring, it's very tough, there should be no problems.

  • @johnpalmer5131
    @johnpalmer5131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The only concern I have is that you did put down any kind of water barrier on top the plywood you laid down. I know the vinyl tile are floating and water proof but the wood is not. I would have applied a membrane coating (eg RedGard) particularly around the tub area to protect water overflow from the tub or god forbid the toilet.

    • @jeffwoods9666
      @jeffwoods9666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You didn’t watch . He said it has the underpayment already on the flooring and you don’t need a barrier

    • @qy05
      @qy05 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@jeffwoods9666 You didn't read @johnpalmer5131's comment. He mentioned a water barrier (under the tile). Wood is not a water barrier. It's understood that the tile has an underlayment attached. But if for whatever reason the tile fails, it's nice to have protection underneath as insurance/assurance.

    • @spacesmuggling
      @spacesmuggling 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Most of us would have slopped on a rubber barrier but if the manufacturer specs say no need , that's on the manufacturer.

    • @sidal4566
      @sidal4566 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@jeffwoods9666 He is talking about the plywood not the underlayment attached underneath the tile. Vinyl planks ans tiles can absorb water and it will be go to the bottom and can possibly rot out the subfloor.

  • @engteach09
    @engteach09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it better to remove the toilet and pedestal sink, or cut around them for LVT?

  • @KyleMerl
    @KyleMerl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's amazing how good vinyl can look now. Good job, that looks great!

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I was really happy to see these new styles come out

    • @danch10
      @danch10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looks great but it will leak and the floor will get exposed to moisture.

  • @ronm3380
    @ronm3380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. I was not sure if the vanity should be sitting on the vinyl planking but I see it is ok. I am doing my bathroom and is not so easy when you have a lot of cuts. This stuff moves around and it is easy to damage the locking edges. The block can damage the edges and ruin your plank. I have seen others use a scrap piece of the planking that can lock into the edge you want to tap then they tap that scrap piece edge instead of the good edge. My bathtub is pushed in a bit in a couple of areas so not easy to have to plank look good along the tub. Did some calking between tub and plank last night so have to see how that holds up. Newbies will definitely ruin a few planks before getting the hang of this. Technically not difficult but definitely need to know the little tricks.

  • @heathermartin6627
    @heathermartin6627 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    5:12 which 3D modeling program?

  • @timyoung6883
    @timyoung6883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how that 3D modeling appears! What program/app are you using for that layout? Thanks

    • @JonTGN
      @JonTGN ปีที่แล้ว

      Could use something like SketchUp

  • @americanomod
    @americanomod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What was the 3D program you used for determining the placement of the tiles? Being a graphic nerd as I am I would love to compare a few. Good job by the way!!

    • @volocty
      @volocty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe Brad mentioned it was "Sketchup". :-)

  • @edj9142
    @edj9142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what software do you use to measure out the vinyl and are able to drag it over to show how long the pieces should be when installed? Thanks!

  • @simmuborgir3337
    @simmuborgir3337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicely done👍🤟. I think Brad deserves more than 1 million subscriber.🤔

  • @BlueOriginAire
    @BlueOriginAire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please... a link to that computer program thingy you used !!!
    Por Favor with sugar on top.

  • @PhilippinesScam
    @PhilippinesScam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used self leveling concrete for my bathroom. Worked perfect, laid the vinyl the next day after caulking the corners.

  • @clellbritt3434
    @clellbritt3434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Man I just did this in a new sunroom and both bathrooms in my house. easy-peasy

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's definitely one of the selling features of this product, goes down very quickly

  • @pixelated_happy1894
    @pixelated_happy1894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so jealous right now. I'm still getting wood glue off my kitchen floor right now. My lovely father-in-law glued parquet flooring to cement!

    • @fredpinczuk7352
      @fredpinczuk7352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I KNOW YOUR PAIN (Trying not to shout).

  • @jeffj2495
    @jeffj2495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Old floor looked fine. The grout can be sealed to make it impermeable.
    New floor has wood under the vinyl. The lack of grout/caulk will allow the new floor to leak into the wood underneath.

    • @kylekarcher
      @kylekarcher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. Tile in kitchens and bathrooms is king in my book

  • @chainsawhero5
    @chainsawhero5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos are really easy to follow and understand. Very informative!

  • @geoffman3500
    @geoffman3500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What do you do about the 1/4" gap between the vinyl and the tub since you can't cover it with trim?

    • @pnaznp
      @pnaznp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      use silicon

    • @geoffman3500
      @geoffman3500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pnaznp thanks! That's what I ended up doing and it looks really nice. Much appreciated.

  • @jadesandy3662
    @jadesandy3662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love sound of the mallet tapping the vinyl. I always look forward to it haha

  • @fosmert877
    @fosmert877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted to know if I should replace an old toilet before or after putting new flooring in a bathroom? Great video showing how to install the flooring in the bathroom.

  • @maryrenaud6732
    @maryrenaud6732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just had a professionally laid vinyl plank floor OVER underlying tile in entry hall, kichen, and bathroom. They used some type of quick drying leveling compound over all of the tile, then laid vinyl floor with built in pad, right over it. Very neat and easy. No expensive dusty tile removal...FYI.

    • @polymathDIY
      @polymathDIY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That‘s a great option for doing multiple areas on the same floor, if there‘s a height difference between rooms that can be fixed that way, or if height differences between rooms don’t matter. In cases where floors are level and should stay level, but only one room is supposed to get new flooring, there‘s really no way around removing the old floor (as it was the case here, as Brad mentioned). Also, even with thin material like vinyl, new floors add at least somewhere between a quarter to half of an inch to the existing floor and that can interfere with doors.
      Like any method, it can be applied in a lot of areas, but for some requirements it just isn’t the right option.

  • @Marine-wj4jv
    @Marine-wj4jv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great! This will look great in our sun room on a concrete floor!

  • @eshaalandhandymandad1899
    @eshaalandhandymandad1899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what 3d modeling program you used here in this video for tiling?

  • @Fpv___
    @Fpv___ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve torn up a lot of floors and Luan and staples is by far the easiest. Cement board with thinset under it will drive you insane.

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah, no doubt. Staples are a lesser evil

    • @lliamcoxon9760
      @lliamcoxon9760 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn’t agree more with that comment

  • @ebglock
    @ebglock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a pro that does not put next to toilet. Under like it is supposed to be installed for good looks and sanitation. Thanks

  • @jeromegrunwald9564
    @jeromegrunwald9564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What brand of flooring is this?

  • @tm924
    @tm924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does anyone know What program was he used to measure the cuts and placement?

    • @cynthiaayers7696
      @cynthiaayers7696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What program was he used to measure. What.?😅😅😅

    • @davidherd3739
      @davidherd3739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SketchUp

  • @markGibby
    @markGibby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do the seams keep water out so if you spill a bucket of water or the toilet overflows?

    • @robblatt9120
      @robblatt9120 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha, same question here

  • @hiqarihaiqal6452
    @hiqarihaiqal6452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love when you try to show us new tricks to do DIY (make better) own house.

  • @freidarobertson6549
    @freidarobertson6549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video thanks. We are needing a lot of work on our house to put it in the market and move . Lots of stuff we can't do ourselves so saving $$ on things we can. Your videos are so helpful.
    Probably an odd comment but - I was getting really frustrated trying to use the rubber mallet I bought with the block and pull bar. It was way larger than the one in your video. Bought the one in your list. Game changer! Finally got those seams looking good.
    Tried the design software for layout but apparently there's a reason I'm a tax accountant not a designer. Maybe you should do a training video for that.
    Thanks again.

  • @raymitchell9736
    @raymitchell9736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The project looks great! I have a small bathroom like that with an old tile, they are 3x3 or 4x4 ceramic tiles that have to be replaced. Question: Would it have been simpler to start the tiling at the door and work towards the back wall?

    • @Fixthisbuildthat
      @Fixthisbuildthat  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd say no because then I'd end at the tub and it would be harder to ensure a crisp straight line there. If the tub was on opposite wall then I'd say yes.

    • @raymitchell9736
      @raymitchell9736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Fixthisbuildthat Oh! That's right, I have the tub in the same location and it would be the same deal. Thanks!

  • @MrEscobar0103
    @MrEscobar0103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, thank you so much for showing us rookies. Could you have installed over the existing tile?

  • @SpencleyDesignCo
    @SpencleyDesignCo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    killer video brad!

  • @sonnyjij9990
    @sonnyjij9990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don’t need to cut the black back material just lift up on your cutt off end while you have it clamped down it’ll cut it bi. Good stuff! I’ve got the same cutter

  • @OCNorton
    @OCNorton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was going to say I didn’t see you use the prescribed backer rod for this type of install but then I heard the comment at the end of the video. Awesome video brother and thanks.

  • @LibertyLakeWildlife
    @LibertyLakeWildlife 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a perfect video for someone getting started. Thanks!

  • @michaelsnow3113
    @michaelsnow3113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on your 1 million subscriber!

  • @mcdonamw
    @mcdonamw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you can silicone the expansion gap? That won't prevent the expansion/shrinking?

  • @grindingbubba-jay3682
    @grindingbubba-jay3682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the name of the 3d modeling software you mentioned?

  • @RenegadesGarage
    @RenegadesGarage 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fixthisbuildthat.. Man I wish you was in Florida. We are replacing the flooring and toilet in out master bath and really could use some help by someone that know what they are doing. My wife and I have never done this type of work before.

  • @albertosotelo9969
    @albertosotelo9969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I am gonna start working on my wife's dental office floor, you make it look so easy, thanks!

  • @billybobleeswagger4466
    @billybobleeswagger4466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video man! I'm getting ready to do this exact job myself and I have a pretty important question. I'm using vynil plank I have leftover from doing my basement. The reason I'm doing this to begin is that my upstairs bathroom caused some major issues when one of the kids overflowed it and it ran under the baseboard behind the toilet and out the kitchen ceiling below. I noticed you didn't use a membrane or anything along the walls. I'd definitely feel better trapping any water the gets where it shouldn't, in the bathroom. This is being installed over existing builder grade vynil roll out. Appreciate the videos! Nice work. Thank you in advance to anyone that replies. 🙏

  • @nok1323
    @nok1323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful in helping me decide on the material to use for my bathroom floor.

  • @Stingerrray
    @Stingerrray 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long did it take the plywood sheets to swell up after you installed?

  • @mattfreni7714
    @mattfreni7714 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the layout program you used in the beginning along with the operating system ?

  • @BenjiMoreno209
    @BenjiMoreno209 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you omly place an expansion gap on the beginning wall and on the bathtub? Or the whole perimeter? What's needed?

  • @tomatexelon
    @tomatexelon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why did you cover up the BEHR paint name on the 5-gallon bucket? Also I noticed that you have blobs of clear silicone under the wallboard/drywall, Why? Also, what is the name of the graphics program you used?

  • @logan5326
    @logan5326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent execution brother...down to the littlest details! I would hire you in NY in a heartbeat. Thanks for the educational video. Stay strong & healthy. 👊🏻

  • @brianm7921
    @brianm7921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trying to track down this exact flooring. Anyone know the brand or who sells it?

  • @MirceaBoise
    @MirceaBoise 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! thank you, but I have an issue in my closet....What do I do around the crawlspace door opening, and to the cover of it with the planks??? do I glue the planks to the crawlspace cover? How do I cut or nail or glue around the crawlspace opening??? Nobody has videos about this which is mind baffling!!!!!!

  • @shawn1869
    @shawn1869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We had a bathroom flood upstairs and the vinyl plank did nothing to protect the subfloor. Water leaked downstairs into our kitchen... Horrible situation. I will never install vinyl plank in a wet room again. Sticking with tile for all bathrooms and laundry rooms from now. Great job on the install BTW.

  • @hurst4181
    @hurst4181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A trick for getting the water out of the toilet is to take a plunger and plunge the water on down the line. We had been using antifreeze to winterize a cabin when a plumbing friend that was visiting showed us this trick.

    • @BeverlyDurant
      @BeverlyDurant ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for this! I only have one turkey baster and with the holidays just around the corner...then again, my hubby always invites the plethora of parasites he knows...decisions DECISIONS!

  • @CJGiantsKID09
    @CJGiantsKID09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Video Brad! Question about the 1/8 spacers, do you remove them after the floor installation? And what keeps the floor from moving? I've always wondered how the floating floors are keept from floating after installation. Is it just good old fashioned friction keeping everything in place?

    • @cryangallegos
      @cryangallegos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you remove the spacers. The baseboards and caulk hold it in place incredibly well, on top of just the surface friction.

  • @rolly5457
    @rolly5457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would it be possible to pour self leveler on the floor instead of trying to sand it down?

  • @michaelcain8891
    @michaelcain8891 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am trying to find the tile you used. Can you give me any more info on locating it? Thank you. Mike

  • @LennyBurch
    @LennyBurch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's the first time I ever seen anyone install baseboard where the sink vanity goes.
    Are you building a floating vanity?

  • @jameshoffman9160
    @jameshoffman9160 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you glue down the flooring under the vanity or did you just put the vanity on top with out gluing?

  • @AngelGavidia
    @AngelGavidia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was just what I was looking for. Thank you for the run down. What 3d modeling program did you use?

  • @rebeccacomeau7668
    @rebeccacomeau7668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video! This might have been asked already, but what 3D modeling software did you use to plan your tiling? Thanks in advance.

  • @markuslawson4572
    @markuslawson4572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drop the turkey baster and use the shop vac

    • @TheRevering
      @TheRevering 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, if you want turd water in your vac.

  • @ScoottN12
    @ScoottN12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What 3d vinyl flooring program did you use?

    • @liamp2403
      @liamp2403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you ever find this out?

  • @glennnelson5390
    @glennnelson5390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the 3D modeling program you are using? Thanks!

  • @NathanielH
    @NathanielH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it okay to put the vanity ontop of the floating floor? It seems the general answer is "no", but I dont see how this is any different than having couch or tv stand or any other semi-heavy object on top of it.

  • @carbonarrow7
    @carbonarrow7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is the this flooring for being water and moisture proof in a wet area???? Also wear factor??

  • @rayhanna8707
    @rayhanna8707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! do you think this product could be installed on shower walls?

  • @kiran2509
    @kiran2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I put this new vinyl floor on existing ceramic tile flooring? without removing the tiles?

  • @haciendadad
    @haciendadad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You will need underlayment even if the tile has padding/cork if you are laying the tile on a cement subfloor.