Starting a Vinyl Plank or Laminate Installation | Here's the BEST way

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  • čas přidán 31. 03. 2021
  • I will show you how to get started with your vinyl plank installation or Laminate flooring installation. There are only a few quick steps and you will be installing your vinyl plank or Laminate flooring quickly. This is the same way I start all of my installations that I Professionally install.
    These tips will also keep your floor from moving and it will keep the planks straight, then the planks will not gap and they will go together easily.
    It is really simple to learn and the results will be amazing!
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  • @jasonwall3591
    @jasonwall3591 Před 3 lety +137

    I'm a professional flooring installer. 20 yrs +. This video popped up and I thought here we go, another one of these videos,lol. All good advice people. From the "cheat board", to setting out, to packing the floor off so it has a solid set to build off. I use these techniques daily! There's is a little more to it than that, but good place to start.

    • @SoThatsHowYouDoThat
      @SoThatsHowYouDoThat  Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you Jason!! Yes, there is more to it and I have videos that explain it in more detail. Here is one right here - czcams.com/video/6eZHHSzI7Qo/video.html

    • @meetyounever6923
      @meetyounever6923 Před 3 lety +3

      Sounds like I've come to the right place for advice then. I'm currently remodeling my home office to accommodate clients. I spent all day working on them only to pull them back up multiple times. I'm hoping after a little rest tomorrow will be a better day. Lol

  • @carlodangelo8348
    @carlodangelo8348 Před 2 lety +14

    Guys like you make this world doable, thank you.

  • @chetterbezly3905
    @chetterbezly3905 Před 2 lety +44

    It caught me off guard that u would be so kind as to pray for the people watching. Very cool. God bless you and your family

  • @brucebeckham2734
    @brucebeckham2734 Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you John and blessings to you too. I was struggling with gaps during my install. I had to bite the bullet and remove ten rows of vinyl because of bow in my starter wall and the spacers wouldn't hold. I used your "firm foundation" method and it's going much better this time around.

  • @ricksteen935
    @ricksteen935 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks dude!!! I really mean it. I’m an old guy and all the experience helps as I’m doing the floors this weekend. Praise God for your assistance!!!

  • @steeler560
    @steeler560 Před 2 lety +35

    You are seriously a godsend. I was losing my mind trying to figure out why my planks were moving. So I removed the entire floor, secured my first run of planks and it went back together perfectly like LEGOs! You rock brother! And God bless you too!

  • @ToddGuidi
    @ToddGuidi Před rokem +24

    In the trades for 38 years. I am constantly reading and viewing videos, so I can continue to adjust my skill level. I have watched a few of your videos, and other than some tricks of my own, I appreciated your skills and understandable personality.
    Definitely keep it up! Your doing a great job!

  • @gerrymanampan2170
    @gerrymanampan2170 Před rokem +3

    Watching your video several times over gave me confidence doing our recreation room by myself (with 15 yo son). Your tips are the best compared to others.. especially the “ cheater board”.. it really helped me a lot .. thank you so much!

  • @MyLifeDIY1
    @MyLifeDIY1 Před rokem +5

    Excellent tips. I’ve installed laminate and vinyl plank a few times and need to do it again soon. This will certainly help to keep that floor from sliding around and keep the space between the wall and the flooring consistent. Thank you and God bless!

  • @RD-sl8yl
    @RD-sl8yl Před 2 lety +15

    Hey Joe, this was one awesome video. I’ve been doing flooring soooooo wrong over the years. It was fantastic listening and watching how you do floors. Thank you and God Bless you as well.

  • @feelinfine1973
    @feelinfine1973 Před 2 lety

    I really appreciate your upload! I've been building houses for 35 yrs, the time you've taken to make this is well done! God Bless!! 🙏

  • @phyuckyiu5717
    @phyuckyiu5717 Před rokem +1

    Great video 16-year flooring veteran I've used this method so many times with hardwood I never thought to use it with vinyl plank good stuff here

  • @mikeharry2509
    @mikeharry2509 Před 3 lety +37

    I watched a bunch of your videos before I did my project and it helped me so much. You truly are trying to teach people how to do the best job they can. You make it look so easy.
    Funny thing is, now I watch just for fun.
    Thanks Joe.

  • @cedarpoplar
    @cedarpoplar Před 2 lety

    You saying that about praying for us, felt nice. Thank you.
    I'm starting a new job doing remodeling and the owner gave me a list of things to go over and research on CZcams.

  • @christiancortes2275
    @christiancortes2275 Před 2 lety

    Great tutorial!! I’m a busy owner myself and I’m always looking what others do I really like the spacer idea!! Amen to that prayer too!!

  • @williamf.douglass4718
    @williamf.douglass4718 Před 3 lety +46

    Thank you for all the time you and your team put into making this video. Your educator attitude and dedication to helping others gave us the confidence to take on our first ever laminate flooring install in our house. It came out great and your tips really helped out when we needed to problem solve. God bless you and your growing family.

  • @negocios0rsk
    @negocios0rsk Před 2 lety

    THANK YOU! I finished planking about 800 sqft of my basement. Your excellent videos were a major part of learning (and, confidence)! Great work!

  • @highonthefork1821
    @highonthefork1821 Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you for that prayer and blessing. I didn’t expect that, I’m enjoying this channel.

  • @rylasranch2995
    @rylasranch2995 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for the tip but mostly thank you for the prayer. GOD bless you and your family

  • @stevemac1956
    @stevemac1956 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank-you… Thank-you… Thank-you…. Getting ready to start putting vinyl plank flooring in my entire home… I found your channel and by far, THE BEST available for explaining how to do this job… I feel confident, after watching your videos (yes, some of them several times) I will be able to get through this without pulling my hair out (or having to pull the floor out and re-do it). Thank-You!!!! Awesome videos!!!

  • @dongeorge4037
    @dongeorge4037 Před rokem

    I've done 3 or 4 snap fit floors but never thought about many of the things you've shown me. Thanks!

  • @Seoulfury
    @Seoulfury Před 3 lety +4

    I'll echo what others have said here. I've watched several of your videos, and while it still took me a fair amount of time to find the center and measure where I wanted to have my cuts, your advice and expertise saved me a world of headache!! Having your first row completely straight is so dead-on critical, that without that, anyone will just be pulling their hair out trying to fix it 10 rows in. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, keep making videos because you are really making a difference!

    • @SoThatsHowYouDoThat
      @SoThatsHowYouDoThat  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! I am hopeful youtube will show me some love and not bury my videos deep. Anyway, thanks for your post!

  • @theupsideofdownsizing
    @theupsideofdownsizing Před 2 lety +1

    We just finished installing 780 ft of vinyl plank, and I wanted to stop by and thank you for all of your great videos. It was so helpful in informative. It gave us the confidence to get the job done and it looks great. We ended up saving about $2,000 on installation costs.

  • @dale4734
    @dale4734 Před rokem

    Thanks I may need that prayer for this job, it's been 12 years since I was in flooring😆
    The "measure and half" trick was a good tip, I was planning on crunching the numbers all the way.

  • @kalenmailhot9395
    @kalenmailhot9395 Před 11 měsíci

    Respect 🙏 your the man It's not often I need to set my pride aside to take a lesson. God bless your talent..
    I'm grateful for your time to share. Id like to Prey for your success & health to your family. Keep smiling

  • @KingBaconMonger
    @KingBaconMonger Před 2 lety

    Hi Joe: This is a very late thank you. I remodeled one of my rooms last summer, tore out the carpet and installed LVP. I watched dozens of your videos, some repeatedly, and while doing the install I sometimes stopped work, looked at one of your videos, and then continued. (Including "Install the First Row Last) I thought you were overdoing it when you showed how to avoid a 1-inch strip of LVP along a wall, but that was the situation in my room - if I hadn't watched your videos first! I started with a centerline and did a rough layout from there. The results are so beautiful and durable that I'm thinking of putting LVP in other rooms. Clicking boards together is easy - planning it and doing it accurately doesn't happen by accident! Thanks for you videos!!
    PS: One of my neighbors hired a "professional" to do his floor. He now has half inch gaps in his LVP between the short ends, you can see bumps everywhere where the installer didn't check the floor underneath, and you can see the blue padding showing through gaps everywhere. It's horrendous.

  • @kimcoopercrowder3298
    @kimcoopercrowder3298 Před rokem

    Thank you for the great tutorial, but thank you even more for your prayer! It was very refreshing and VERY needed since we are attempting this for the first time!

  • @anthonycallahan4407
    @anthonycallahan4407 Před 2 lety

    Well done. The way you speak so calmly, and your years of experience show using some great secrets of the trade.

  • @eddiewiercioch777
    @eddiewiercioch777 Před 2 lety

    I’ll be doing a 67 year old farm house soon. This will come in handy since nothing is square or level! Thank you sir! God bless.

  • @annarias-cruz7746
    @annarias-cruz7746 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for the nice prayer at the end of the video God bless you and your family also going to keep watching more of your videos❤

  • @Parousia09
    @Parousia09 Před 2 lety

    Love that you prayed at the end, Joe! Helpful video as well. God bless you and your family

  • @_desertwalker_
    @_desertwalker_ Před rokem

    Greetings from Western Australia. Thank you for taking the time to do this. It is much appreciated.

  • @joshsplosh
    @joshsplosh Před 3 lety +8

    i do it the exact same way whenever possible, so much better than using spacers, in rooms where its a concrete sub floor, i'll generally use spacers, then place a load of planks on the starting rows to weigh it all down

  • @carloszavala2551
    @carloszavala2551 Před 2 lety +4

    Joe. Thanks to your videos I gained the confidence to take on and successfully complete my first project using vinyl plank. Thank you.

  • @chrissweigert
    @chrissweigert Před 2 lety +3

    Great videos. I used your techniques this week on a small job and it turned out great... thanks you for the great content!!!!

  • @zzyzxxx
    @zzyzxxx Před 2 lety

    Awesome video !! Thanks Joe !! I have watched several of your video's the past couple of weeks....this short video kind of ties them all together, and I feel confident to get started now.

  • @wandamiller5344
    @wandamiller5344 Před rokem

    I think this is the most helpful video I've seen to date. I'm covering a concrete floor in my garage that I've decided will be my home.
    I'm glad you're here in case I have any questions.

  • @Mary-fq6sm
    @Mary-fq6sm Před 2 lety +3

    Really helpful , thanks! I’m putting a vinyl plank floor in an old Airstream we are reno’ing. I’m concerned about cutting the curves on the front & rear. Your video about cheater boards was also really helpful. Appreciate the prayer for me too!!!😊

  • @worldofzap
    @worldofzap Před 2 lety +11

    God Bless you too, I am in the middle of a project that is getting me a bit down and stressed. A rather small project but I need the plumber to move some plumbing before I can finish the drywall and set some cabinets. I have had the flooring setting in boxes for weeks now and I just want to start. But I can’t set the cabinets on the flooring and am now contemplating just doing the floor then cut out the section for the cabinets afterwards. Just so I feel I am making progress. Anyway your prayers are much appreciated thanks and God Bless.

  • @TheOcalaRealtor
    @TheOcalaRealtor Před 2 lety +14

    Bro! You’ve helped me a ton! Thank you for being so friendly and down to earth in your videos. I’m starting my first floor project tomorrow and I’ve watched 4 of your videos. I’m feeling more confident by the minute!

  • @TRYTWO96
    @TRYTWO96 Před rokem

    Thank you for the tips and cheater board video. That prayer for our families and project (at the end) was refreshing and I wish your family and projects the same! God Bless you. TY

  • @TheHopelroberts
    @TheHopelroberts Před rokem

    I gave this renovation project to the Lord a couple of weeks ago. I was not expecting the prayer at the end of this video. Thank you so much from Valdez Alaska.

  • @Noway-sg8md
    @Noway-sg8md Před rokem

    Thanks for the tips. Nice and concise, no frilly intros or music. Just facts and experience being passed along.

  • @andrinnamakel9855
    @andrinnamakel9855 Před 2 lety

    God bless you too your prayers came just in time! I enjoy how you ended that with a prayer. This is what the world needs now!

  • @rayduffy475
    @rayduffy475 Před 2 lety

    Right back at you Joe....great advice...great instruction...and very welcomed words from you.... certainly wasn't expecting the blessings from a tough looking dude such as yourself....but ya...I feel good and warm now...thanks again brother

  • @timr9082
    @timr9082 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for your videos. They helped greatly when installing our LVP floor. It turned out great thanks to your tips & tricks.

  • @daviddavid5880
    @daviddavid5880 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this stuff. Quick, easy and durable. Beats the particle board stuff with a stick.

  • @sharonwilkinson9550
    @sharonwilkinson9550 Před 2 lety

    Joe thank you for these videos my husband has taken on a big project at 71 our living room and family room and 3 bedrooms a total of 1500 square feet your videos are helpful a lot love your positive attitude and your a Christian who prays we are too

  • @tonyp35
    @tonyp35 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks for helping out the community with your excellent tips! I am learning a lot from your videos. You're a true friend.

  • @crjaekel
    @crjaekel Před rokem

    I love the blessing you gave at the end. Beautiful.

  • @tristanlanier5641
    @tristanlanier5641 Před rokem +2

    Going into detail, good explanations, praying over your viewers projects, you got a subscriber! God bless!

  • @johncorbin5332
    @johncorbin5332 Před rokem +6

    I just start laying planks with no measuring and it seems to work fine

  • @jasonb.9953
    @jasonb.9953 Před 3 lety +2

    I stumbled on your channel today and your one of the best youtubers at explaining things. Even if I knew something I watched on your videos you still gave me a better way to explain it to somebody else when I’m asked. Thanks for the videos and keep up the great work!

  • @bobjames2423
    @bobjames2423 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you sir, for taking the time to educate us. Your videos are fantastic!

  • @stephenbrown9549
    @stephenbrown9549 Před 3 lety

    Done many of these floors. You're spot on. Great explanations. Great workmanship. God bless you and all.

  • @mystery_guy
    @mystery_guy Před 2 lety +1

    Couldn’t have done my floating vinyl tile without this video! Thanks. I had to screw down a strip of plywood to get a great straight line to work from. Will do the First row last....you saved the project. I’m 70 and was getting very tired and frustrated before this help.

  • @enstoracius7743
    @enstoracius7743 Před rokem

    Thanks for your help and God bless you and your family.

  • @nelsonluis4049
    @nelsonluis4049 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for posting these videos. I'm a handyman myself, but it's always great to watch these videos and get a refresher course. Blessings 🙌

  • @megafonzie5541
    @megafonzie5541 Před 2 lety

    Made a cheater board and used this method for corners and such...WORKED LIKE MAGIC, THANK YOU!!!

  • @officecrazy7
    @officecrazy7 Před 2 lety

    Nice video. I used a chop saw before. I like the razer method and especially the way you pin sown the starter scrap pieces to assure nice straight rows. Appreciate the knowledge.

  • @JuggaloJacksonville
    @JuggaloJacksonville Před 2 lety

    After watching hours of videos of people explaining how to tap the planks together I finally find this video with actual information on how to solve the puzzle. Thank you sir

  • @eddiemullens8510
    @eddiemullens8510 Před rokem

    Thanks for the videos. This made my flooring go down so much faster.

  • @johnboy4067
    @johnboy4067 Před 2 lety

    Bless you and your family to , prayers coming all the way from london 🇬🇧

  • @the_realJP_
    @the_realJP_ Před 2 lety

    That is such a great idea to screw down your scrap pieces for a solid foundation to start with. Thanks for taking the time to share this video 👍

  • @UCfan
    @UCfan Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! Blessings to you and your family.

  • @jasonm9203
    @jasonm9203 Před rokem

    Great info! Best part was the prayers at the end. Thanks and God bless!

  • @gateslattes4686
    @gateslattes4686 Před rokem

    God bless u and your family.
    Thanks for putting out these great videos

  • @edchiffons5953
    @edchiffons5953 Před rokem

    Thank you and God bless you for the prayer at the end.

  • @chuckcrawley5777
    @chuckcrawley5777 Před 2 lety

    Thank you and God Bless you and your family.

  • @Jeremiah_..
    @Jeremiah_.. Před 2 lety

    Thank you we’re looking to do our first floor. I’ve also liked the video and most definitely receive the prayer of blessing!

  • @mmiv37
    @mmiv37 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the video and the prayer. I pray for you and your family as well.

  • @_RYEN_
    @_RYEN_ Před 2 lety +1

    Great teacher! Valuable education right here for on the job, appreciate it my man

  • @bethrider4236
    @bethrider4236 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos, Joe. Blessings to you and your family as well!

  • @arlishamoore8966
    @arlishamoore8966 Před rokem

    God bless you as well thanks for praying for me and my family

  • @marceltheroux210
    @marceltheroux210 Před 2 lety +2

    You just Blew me away with that prayer thank you so much I will be watching your channel all the time thank you for the tips and I look forward to more. I just started a new job the job does a lot of remodeling I’m not great at flooring but this is going to help me a lot so thank you and your family be safe and you are safe on the jobs in Jesus name

  • @TheDonofDemolition
    @TheDonofDemolition Před 3 lety

    Your closing thoughts sealed the deal.
    Thank for the knowledge my brother.

  • @stanfordchavez6616
    @stanfordchavez6616 Před rokem

    God Bless To You An Your Family, Brother!!!

  • @patrickjohn9091
    @patrickjohn9091 Před rokem

    Thank you Joe! What a great video and I really appreciate the prayers at the end of the video. All for the glory of Jesus!!

  • @sunny-hn1ov
    @sunny-hn1ov Před 2 lety

    Thank you Joe!!! I am learning alot from your videos.God bless you too

  • @NJ_Tile_Guy
    @NJ_Tile_Guy Před 3 lety +4

    Hey Joe... thanks for sharing your knowledge man I learned alot from your vids. God bless you and your family...Cheers from New Jersey! 👍

  • @johnrobinson4823
    @johnrobinson4823 Před rokem

    God bless you and your family and company. Continued blessing and prosperity to all of Gods family.

  • @MohammedAli-1
    @MohammedAli-1 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video. I saw your other video on the cheat board, absolutely amazing. Looking forward to exploring your channel. Amazing work. Thank you, watching in the UK 🇬🇧

  • @leewiedenkeller3790
    @leewiedenkeller3790 Před 2 lety

    Man this is such a simple but GREAT thought on making your life way easier lol great job man glad I watched this.

  • @roadgeneral
    @roadgeneral Před 3 lety +1

    God Bless you as well. Keep those videos coming.

  • @allanbaldawi4896
    @allanbaldawi4896 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much for all the great videos, most useful and provided confidence to take on the great task and I had a great outcome, I highly doubt without watching your videos over and over if I would have dared.
    God bless you and I wish you all the success.

  • @sloeryd
    @sloeryd Před rokem

    Thank you, Brother
    Very helpful info. Clear and concise.
    Prayers that you Sir, have a blessed day..

  •  Před 3 lety

    Always learning new tips and tricks from Joe! Appreciate the videos! Much Love!

  • @mikebyrne6030
    @mikebyrne6030 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video been installing for couple years on and off now it’s my side gig either way never would have thought to go about this way will definitely be saving this for later reference keep up the good work

  • @christinaparker5594
    @christinaparker5594 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow you are amazing and I didn’t expect to get choked up watching this type of video. Your prayer of blessings made me get all teary eyed. God Bless you and your family and thank you for your videos. I’m trying to get the courage to put my flooring down that my daughter surprised me with. I can’t afford the cost of installation so I have to figure this out lol 😂

  • @onetruesoldiervt3686
    @onetruesoldiervt3686 Před 3 lety +1

    Joe you know your stuff buddy and I thank you for your wonderful prayer 🙏 at the end of your video you are such a great person and hope to learn more wonderful things like I did in your video today thanks again

  • @johnsalsburey96
    @johnsalsburey96 Před rokem

    I love how you share your connection with the Lord.

  • @Mandaalli
    @Mandaalli Před rokem

    Your videos are great! Thank you! And it’s amazing how much you sound like Ricky from trailer park boys!!

  • @foundthetruth2003
    @foundthetruth2003 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent, thank you for your prayers brother, be blessed.

  • @youbikewithatube
    @youbikewithatube Před 2 lety

    Clear and concise, and not annoying to watch and learn from. Great video.

  • @icaptured0862
    @icaptured0862 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your talents and skills This will be very useful to all DIY’ers out there.

  • @rosalieflores
    @rosalieflores Před 2 lety

    God Bless you also! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @MagnificentBeast
    @MagnificentBeast Před 3 lety +4

    Your videos are very informative. Keep them coming. Lord knows I need the expert tips.

  • @dr-rk7wv
    @dr-rk7wv Před 2 lety

    Thank you brother. May the Lord bless you and your family as well.

  • @dennisbecher4557
    @dennisbecher4557 Před rokem +5

    I know this is not a new video but... Thank you so much for your genuine expression of faith in blessings for your audience. Thank you for being bold in your faith in the Lord Jesus. Truly enjoy your how to videos and advice given in a way that is understandable and on point. Nothing wrong with sharing your experience with products good and bad... How else are we to know. Many thanks!

  • @williamsronnie8282
    @williamsronnie8282 Před rokem

    God bless you Joe. Thanks for the information.