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I am so excited! I found about $800 worth of luxury vinyl flooring for free. I'm very handy with tools and I have decided to do my first install. I was a little nervous but now that I've watched this video I feel much more confident and I am so ready to get started!
This was such a great video. He is super easy to follow and understand and he explains things clearly and directly and completely. I also like the mistakes as well it taunt me something to be aware of. Thxx!
Thanks so much for your video! it is my first time installing vinyl flooring and i was a little apprehensive! but your video game me confidence that i can do it. thanks again!
Really great clear instructions and advice - thank you! One of the best I've seen 🙂 (I've done a lot of projects on renos and new builds, so I've watched a *lot* of instructional videos on TH-cam!)
For short cuts I made a fixture of two 1x4s sandwiched together with spacers, leaving a slot just wide enough to slip the scored end of a plank into. I clamp it to a workbench and slip the piece to be cut with the score at the edge of the opening. It holds the short side while I get push down on the longer end of the board and I can make perfect 1” cuts.
What a great morning surprise! Another great video of yours! Watched it from the very beginning to the very end. Loved every part of it. You even got me to laugh when you were playing around with your short cut vinyl plank! (Which you erred on.) After watching both of your install videos of your vinyl plank flooring, you got me to install my very own vinyl plank flooring in My den. Came out really beautiful! And just about all the tips and tricks you learn as your start to install the flooring. Starting with taking the measurements of the room and determining how much ,how many boxes of vinyl plank flooring you need, +10%. As well exactly where you will start a whole plank and where not. As well I found it really important to measure from one side of the room to the other side of the room like you mentioned in the video to make sure not to have a very skinny row at the very end.(referring to the front of the room and the end of the room the last row.) I made the same silly mistake where I measured from the wrong side and then forgot to turn around the plank to make the cut and cut on the wrong side. The good thing about that mistake, is you can use it for the other side of the room to start the row. Without a vinyl plank floor cutter, I found the easiest method was to score the plank multiple times. How did I avoid going off my original scoring line? I tried to score a deep score the very first time which would enable me to follow in the same groove the second and third time. After 3-4 scores it snapped really clean and sharp, while I found if I scored only once it was a very messy snap. I found after installing 1-2 rows that a jigsaw was a must. There was no way I was cutting around the corners without a jigsaw. I managed to dull a metal blade and a wooden blade. The vinyl is some tough flooring against those blades. In regards to cutting the rubber on the bottom which seemed to stay connected after scoring the planks or using a vinyl cutter, the easiest method I found was bending the planks together towards each other, the rubber backing came apart very easy. As well I realized the room would not look the same by putting a quarter inch round molding. So I must say you got me to buy the trim removal tool for $30 and boy did it work. Saved me all that time from cutting quarter inch round moldings. Pulled out all the nails from the back side which i see you didn't mention in the video. Don't try pulling out the nails from the front end or hammering it out, it will take you forever and make many holes on the front end of the molding, which will require you to put wood filler in each and every hole. Easiest way is to take a plier and pull each and every nail out from the back, grab twist and pull. Or use a tool to snap every nail in the back without pulling it out entirely. As well I had to remove the old caulk. But the install was so rewarding just nailing the trims back on. Now the only thing left to do, is install the transition slides. Which I have no clue what to do. The kitchen has tiles which is about 1-1 ½ inches taller then the new vinyl flooring that I just laid in the den. And then there is a glass porch door going out to the deck which has a plastic/metal track raised up two inches or so. So it seems like I'm going to need some type of transition slide going from The Gap between the flooring and the door. What would you recommend? Your videos were really amazing gave me the strength and ability to lay my own flooring. At first I'm like this is not happening. But after buying 24 boxes from Costco and bringing it to the room I'm like I'm doing it! Having someone help you with this install was a great help! Had my brother. Made it much easier. I did the ends, he did the beginning of the row. He was able to tell me which planks he can use and which planks he could not use, and I shall use a new plank instead to give him scrap's to start the next row. Overall the flooring is not that hard to put down, but the cutouts makes it a bit tricky. Too bad I can't upload some pics of the flooring, it came out beautiful. Or maybe I can attach a link.. postimg.cc/xX3Xkjkv postimg.cc/cvSK4tJ1
@@mayeri3083 hire a real floor guy next time it’ll be done in a couple hours without having to break your head. And that strip is called a reducer you’re welcome.
The jig saw is great for a lot of jobs but adding the multitool and a decent circular saw are must haves for diy homeowners. Paneling and fix it projects are so much quicker and easier with them. Surprisingly they can be found at reasonable prices on sale. Will be money well spent.
@@mikes1345 I learned the hard way, coming to a job and not having to proper tools, only to scramble for any tool for any price. With that being said I'm willing to spend around $1,000 on a set of tools which I know will bring me lots of satisfaction, just a piece of mind of knowing I have the right tools for the right job is worth every penny. It's like trying to eat spaghetti with a spoon. As they say in America, time is money. Just waiting for the right deal to come around and I'll be grabbing that deal for a set of power tools.
@@Fixthisbuildthat I taught my wife to use a jig saw to make her christmas yard decorations. Had a 2 fold effect, I didnt have to do it and her attitude is for me to buy the tools we need. By the time she had those plywood characters cut out she was humming on that saw. Only broke one blade learning.
Groovy vid. I personally use my drop saw if I have vinyl plank or hybrid jobs. I broke my guillotine, so I just got used to the mitre saw with the correct blade. You do need good extraction however, it does get messy.
I used a hole saw to make a hole in our flooring. Save the cut off circle from the hole saw; you can take it to the store with you for matching colors of trim.
Just did a small 40sq ft install. Had no issues using my skill saw without a fence to cut the planks. First set them on some foam board and mark your cut then away you go.
Long rips you can use a table saw on just use another piece as guid and score twice with razor knife and starting at the end use the block pushing down on both side and work the whole length
For that circular cut, maybe use the circle tool and just rotate it 90° and then another 180° from that. Be nicer and easier to see the cut line without eyeballing. Loved your video friend! I'm doing my living room/kitchen and been watching videos.. but maybe need a cutting tool.
Hey man, you can’t be telling people about our tricks of the trade lol. Taking money out of our hands !!! Jk brotha. Good tips and tricks! Keep up the good videos!
Thank you for leaving in your mistakes! These videos always show that everything was perfect, but if we're watching these videos we will probably make mistakes! Now I'll know how to fix my mistakes :)
As a floor layer you should mention that the type of flooring you demonstrate will blunt your jigsaw, circular saw etc in a very short period. Buy cheap blades for each tool for those jobs as the cheapest to festool blades will all be Cactus after a very short period
Great info thank you! Question….My room is 31 feet by 20 feet. How would you install the 7” x 60” boards from an appearance point of view (60 inch parallel to the long side or 60 inch parallel to the shorter side)? Thanks again!
Good info, Brad. I just did 4 rooms and here's a couple of cautions. First, I used a miter saw and it gummed up my blade. Just be aware of this. Second, the flooring I used had to be locked in on the ends as well as the sides. That poses a problem for going around bumpouts, toilets, etc because the piece has to be lifted along its length as well as width. There are workarounds but just be aware of this too. Take care. Bill
This is by far the best video on TH-cam about cutting vinyl plank flooring. I'm an amateur DIYer and I feel ready to take on my first flooring job now I've seen this so thanks for the awesome video.
have you used an oscillating tool instead of a jigsaw for the length cuts? I was thinking of scoring with a half-round blade on lengthwise cuts. I see in the last segment the mulittool (oscillating tool) melts it... if this is PVC that could produce some nasty fumes... I will stick with the jigsaw unless I can find a way to score or cut without melting.
I used a 80+ tooth blade on a table saw and got really clean cuts both width and length wise. Was super fast and efficient and the blade cost me 70 bucks. I'm talking like 1200sqft basement and the job looked super clean. Am I missing something? Is a table saw not easier, cheaper and faster then going out and buying a laminate cutter ?
Pretty interesting process, dude! Really nice! 😃 I've never seen something like that around here in Brazil. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
When using a jigsaw or circular saw to rip a piece be careful the sole plate of the saw doesn't mark your finish piece. When we did our floors we had to put painters tape down to avoid this.
Thanks for this! I just did my first LVT floor. It was trucore arctic oak. Cork backing, looks like wood. After watching a bunch of how-to's I ended up using an 18 tpi metal blade 'dewalt' in a jigsaw. Worked great for both width and length as well as corners and around the flange, very smooth. This was a bathroom so I glued it down per company recommendations as i am going to put the vanity and the toilet on top.
Your videos are really great. I'm about to redo my floor with vinyl plank and I have the courage to do this because I have these fantastic videos! Thank you!
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No we've never made those mistakes lol
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Experience is EVERYTHING. I'm a woodworker, but I've never installed a vinyl floor, so thanks for the guidance.
I appreciate you putting the mistakes in this video because it helps encourage me to try it myself. Thanks for the humility and being authentic.
I am so excited! I found about $800 worth of luxury vinyl flooring for free. I'm very handy with tools and I have decided to do my first install. I was a little nervous but now that I've watched this video I feel much more confident and I am so ready to get started!
I just made a whole heap of those mistakes and you just made me feel a lot better.
Learning from your own mistakes is always good. Learning from other’s mistakes is even better! Thanks for leaving your’s in. 😀
Kudos to your sir for admitting to and owning your mistake. Now if only more people were as accountable.
the most informative video I came across, cover all cases and mistakes that one's going to make, fantastic
This was such a great video. He is super easy to follow and understand and he explains things clearly and directly and completely. I also like the mistakes as well it taunt me something to be aware of. Thxx!
The guillotine cutter works great.Rented one when installing my flooring-no mess,no broken pieces or dust.
Thanks for showing the mistake! This creates trust with viewers!…and helps us learn before we start our job. Great video, I’ll subscribe!
Thanks so much for your video! it is my first time installing vinyl flooring and i was a little apprehensive! but your video game me confidence that i can do it. thanks again!
Thanks for helping out with this video bro. First timer here 👍🏼
Subscribed because you made a mistake which taught us a valuable lesson. Great channel!
Really great clear instructions and advice - thank you! One of the best I've seen 🙂 (I've done a lot of projects on renos and new builds, so I've watched a *lot* of instructional videos on TH-cam!)
For short cuts I made a fixture of two 1x4s sandwiched together with spacers, leaving a slot just wide enough to slip the scored end of a plank into. I clamp it to a workbench and slip the piece to be cut with the score at the edge of the opening. It holds the short side while I get push down on the longer end of the board and I can make perfect 1” cuts.
Fantastic instructions ... Thanks from Toronto, Ontario
Great video especially when you made that mistake that helped me a lot because I’ve done that and you explained it well thanks.
Good job I did enjoy your tutorial and also your honesty please keep on sharing 👍
The best video I seen on cutting curbs and corners,not too much b.s
What a great morning surprise!
Another great video of yours!
Watched it from the very beginning to the very end. Loved every part of it.
You even got me to laugh when you were playing around with your short cut vinyl plank! (Which you erred on.)
After watching both of your install videos of your vinyl plank flooring, you got me to install my very own vinyl plank flooring in My den.
Came out really beautiful!
And just about all the tips and tricks you learn as your start to install the flooring.
Starting with taking the measurements of the room and determining how much ,how many boxes of vinyl plank flooring you need,
+10%.
As well exactly where you will start a whole plank and where not.
As well I found it really important to measure from one side of the room to the other side of the room like you mentioned in the video to make sure not to have a very skinny row at the very end.(referring to the front of the room and the end of the room the last row.)
I made the same silly mistake where I measured from the wrong side and then forgot to turn around the plank to make the cut and cut on the wrong side.
The good thing about that mistake, is you can use it for the other side of the room to start the row.
Without a vinyl plank floor cutter, I found the easiest method was to score the plank multiple times.
How did I avoid going off my original scoring line?
I tried to score a deep score the very first time which would enable me to follow in the same groove the second and third time.
After 3-4 scores it snapped really clean and sharp, while I found if I scored only once it was a very messy snap.
I found after installing 1-2 rows that a jigsaw was a must.
There was no way I was cutting around the corners without a jigsaw.
I managed to dull a metal blade and a wooden blade.
The vinyl is some tough flooring against those blades.
In regards to cutting the rubber on the bottom which seemed to stay connected after scoring the planks or using a vinyl cutter, the easiest method I found was bending the planks together towards each other, the rubber backing came apart very easy.
As well I realized the room would not look the same by putting a quarter inch round molding.
So I must say you got me to buy the trim removal tool for $30 and boy did it work.
Saved me all that time from cutting quarter inch round moldings.
Pulled out all the nails from the back side which i see you didn't mention in the video.
Don't try pulling out the nails from the front end or hammering it out, it will take you forever and make many holes on the front end of the molding, which will require you to put wood filler in each and every hole.
Easiest way is to take a plier and pull each and every nail out from the back, grab twist and pull.
Or use a tool to snap every nail in the back without pulling it out entirely.
As well I had to remove the old caulk.
But the install was so rewarding just nailing the trims back on.
Now the only thing left to do, is install the transition slides.
Which I have no clue what to do.
The kitchen has tiles which is about 1-1 ½ inches taller then the new vinyl flooring that I just laid in the den.
And then there is a glass porch door going out to the deck which has a plastic/metal track raised up two inches or so.
So it seems like I'm going to need some type of transition slide going from The Gap between the flooring and the door.
What would you recommend?
Your videos were really amazing gave me the strength and ability to lay my own flooring.
At first I'm like this is not happening.
But after buying 24 boxes from Costco and bringing it to the room I'm like I'm doing it!
Having someone help you with this install was a great help! Had my brother. Made it much easier.
I did the ends, he did the beginning of the row.
He was able to tell me which planks he can use and which planks he could not use, and I shall use a new plank instead to give him scrap's to start the next row.
Overall the flooring is not that hard to put down, but the cutouts makes it a bit tricky.
Too bad I can't upload some pics of the flooring, it came out beautiful.
Or maybe I can attach a link..
postimg.cc/xX3Xkjkv
postimg.cc/cvSK4tJ1
Looks great!
@@Fixthisbuildthat Thanks!
What would you recommend for the transition slides for that door and the floor with a 1-2inch height difference?
Yes, always mistakes made throughout Life.
@@mayeri3083 hire a real floor guy next time it’ll be done in a couple hours without having to break your head. And that strip is called a reducer you’re welcome.
I always leave mine in too man. People do appreciate it.
U
Getting ready to install LVP in three rooms of my house. These tips will be helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for the video i am working on redoing my kitchen flooring.
Great video leaving mistakes help
The jig saw is great for a lot of jobs but adding the multitool and a decent circular saw are must haves for diy homeowners. Paneling and fix it projects are so much quicker and easier with them. Surprisingly they can be found at reasonable prices on sale. Will be money well spent.
I find once you're buying the tools and you're going to use it, just spend a bit more and get something of decent quality.
@@mayeri3083 well said. Having the right tool when needed is worth it.
@@mikes1345 I learned the hard way, coming to a job and not having to proper tools, only to scramble for any tool for any price.
With that being said I'm willing to spend around $1,000 on a set of tools which I know will bring me lots of satisfaction, just a piece of mind of knowing I have the right tools for the right job is worth every penny.
It's like trying to eat spaghetti with a spoon.
As they say in America, time is money.
Just waiting for the right deal to come around and I'll be grabbing that deal for a set of power tools.
Agree 100%, Mike. I just find that some folks are super hesitant to buy tools more than $40 or $50. But they pay for themselves quickly!
@@Fixthisbuildthat I taught my wife to use a jig saw to make her christmas yard decorations. Had a 2 fold effect, I didnt have to do it and her attitude is for me to buy the tools we need. By the time she had those plywood characters cut out she was humming on that saw. Only broke one blade learning.
Pretty cool video my man, I just became an expert, I need this technique to do my van flooring, thanks for sharing
best video on this subject🔥🔥
Groovy vid. I personally use my drop saw if I have vinyl plank or hybrid jobs. I broke my guillotine, so I just got used to the mitre saw with the correct blade. You do need good extraction however, it does get messy.
I used a hole saw to make a hole in our flooring. Save the cut off circle from the hole saw; you can take it to the store with you for matching colors of trim.
great tip!
Great tips !! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍✌️🙏
Great advice, thanks for showing the mistakes.
Very helpful and informative. Keep up the good work.
you read my mind i saw your installing vinyl plank flooring and i was just about to do this tommorow
hope it goes well!
@@Fixthisbuildthat thanks
Just did a small 40sq ft install. Had no issues using my skill saw without a fence to cut the planks.
First set them on some foam board and mark your cut then away you go.
Great video. Schooling me on this.
How did it go?
Thank you my dear, it was a great help. All the best to you
Awesome video! Thanks!!
What about cutting angles? Great video thank you.
Great video! Subbed right after explaining the mistake measuring because that's exactly why I'm watching TH-cam videos before trying this.
Thank you my friend. Good tips and authenticity
Long rips you can use a table saw on just use another piece as guid and score twice with razor knife and starting at the end use the block pushing down on both side and work the whole length
This is super helpful thanks so much, sick of waiting for my husband to fix the floor in our kitchen so I'll do it myself lol
Well made video, thanks!
For that circular cut, maybe use the circle tool and just rotate it 90° and then another 180° from that. Be nicer and easier to see the cut line without eyeballing. Loved your video friend! I'm doing my living room/kitchen and been watching videos.. but maybe need a cutting tool.
Thanks for this. Very helpful.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Kudos, man! This entire video is so rock solid full of great information! Thank you! 🤟🏻
Excellent video! Thanks for the info.
Good information! Thank you!!
you're welcome!
I like your video . Thank you
Excellent
Thank you champ
Hello from Malaysia
hi!
Hey man, you can’t be telling people about our tricks of the trade lol. Taking money out of our hands !!! Jk brotha. Good tips and tricks! Keep up the good videos!
Thank you for leaving in your mistakes! These videos always show that everything was perfect, but if we're watching these videos we will probably make mistakes! Now I'll know how to fix my mistakes :)
Thanks, subbed
Love your idea.
As a floor layer you should mention that the type of flooring you demonstrate will blunt your jigsaw, circular saw etc in a very short period. Buy cheap blades for each tool for those jobs as the cheapest to festool blades will all be Cactus after a very short period
Yes, vinyl isn't easy on the blades!
Good amazing thank for your
Great Video!
Thanks for the info
Great info thank you!
Question….My room is 31 feet by 20 feet. How would you install the 7” x 60” boards from an appearance point of view (60 inch parallel to the long side or 60 inch parallel to the shorter side)? Thanks again!
I can't even begin to explain how much I felt your pain when you looked at that one mis cut 😂😂😂😂
I commend you on leaving the mistake in the video - Great work!
gotta keep it real :)
I totally agree, on my RV videos any little mistakes are a comical thing as we all make mistakes and others see why not to do and it is a LOL!
Great video! I needed some guidance on which tool to use..I think the jigsaw is right in my budget.
Good info, Brad. I just did 4 rooms and here's a couple of cautions. First, I used a miter saw and it gummed up my blade. Just be aware of this. Second, the flooring I used had to be locked in on the ends as well as the sides. That poses a problem for going around bumpouts, toilets, etc because the piece has to be lifted along its length as well as width. There are workarounds but just be aware of this too. Take care. Bill
Great tips, Bill!
This is by far the best video for the subject. Thank you for this!
Thank yoh very informative :)
Best tool for full length cuts is a portable table saw. Makes the work go so much faster.
yep, if you've got a table saw you're golden!
Excellent! What is the best jigsaw blade to use?
This is by far the best video on TH-cam about cutting vinyl plank flooring. I'm an amateur DIYer and I feel ready to take on my first flooring job now I've seen this so thanks for the awesome video.
On the notch if using jig saw cut both side the razor knife score that last edge and just snap
My dad always said measure twice cut once he was a top man .
“Backing” nice. Fancy stuff
have you used an oscillating tool instead of a jigsaw for the length cuts? I was thinking of scoring with a half-round blade on lengthwise cuts. I see in the last segment the mulittool (oscillating tool) melts it... if this is PVC that could produce some nasty fumes... I will stick with the jigsaw unless I can find a way to score or cut without melting.
Hi there. It looks like you are using a powersmart jigsaw. Do you like it?
Great video
Thumbs up for mistakes included. This is how we learn. Seriously it helps me think more critically
Does the flooring go underneath the wall trim or butted up to it? I thought I had to remove my trim first ???
good show chap, is there any way to tongue and groove tho planks??
funny... this guy is great!
You wouldn't be able to trace the vent hole by tracing it. You need to map it out.
Great video, Brad! Just curious, is there a reason not to use a table saw for the long rip cuts?
Nope, that would be a great method too and I should have mentioned that, but know a lot of home DIYers don't have them
@@Fixthisbuildthat thanks for the response. I've been binge-watching your videos this week. Terrific content!
When you are cutting across with a square put the flat edge on top. It will be easier to hold and cut.
What about using a table saw for those length cuts? Wouldn’t that be easier to stay straight?
Do you have suggestions on how to cut the thicker planks ?
I am about to embark on installing Vinyl flooring as a newbie.. Excellent tips. Thanks for leaving the mistake in too.. :).
Same here. :)
I used a 80+ tooth blade on a table saw and got really clean cuts both width and length wise. Was super fast and efficient and the blade cost me 70 bucks. I'm talking like 1200sqft basement and the job looked super clean. Am I missing something? Is a table saw not easier, cheaper and faster then going out and buying a laminate cutter ?
table saw is a great method for any of these cuts, I was just trying to keep it in the cheaper tool category at $100 and under
Messy
A table saw is more expensive and typically leaves a dusty mess unlike the geotine style flooring cutter and it's more mobile and lighter.
Thank you for making this, you've explained everything so well.
Would cutting 1/2" thick LVP be any different than cutting the thinner planks?
I really appreciate the links to all the different tools needed. I am surprised at how cheap that tile cutter is. Great job 👍🏻
Yes, I was pretty surprised myself to see how affordable it was. But really it's a just a simple tool so makes sense after I see it.
What about cutting around a curved shaped toilet cistern?
Pretty interesting process, dude! Really nice! 😃
I've never seen something like that around here in Brazil. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
thanks, and stay safe too!
Angle grinder works better than the circular saw or the jigsaw to cut the planks on the long way. And u don't need any special blade to do it.
Thank you so much for posting videos on DIY projects, you have made my home look amazing! thank you.
What about the dust from the cut into the glue on board
When using a jigsaw or circular saw to rip a piece be careful the sole plate of the saw doesn't mark your finish piece. When we did our floors we had to put painters tape down to avoid this.
Yes, good call. If your baseplate is scuffed up it can scratch the floor
Thanks for this! I just did my first LVT floor. It was trucore arctic oak. Cork backing, looks like wood. After watching a bunch of how-to's I ended up using an 18 tpi metal blade 'dewalt' in a jigsaw. Worked great for both width and length as well as corners and around the flange, very smooth. This was a bathroom so I glued it down per company recommendations as i am going to put the vanity and the toilet on top.
Great video. Any chance we can use the ceramic tile cutter for vinyl planks?
Your videos are really great. I'm about to redo my floor with vinyl plank and I have the courage to do this because I have these fantastic videos! Thank you!
It’s not too hard the hardest thing is getting the awkward cuts done correctly.
THD rents those laminate cutters super cheap, BTW.