🔥🧐 The Truth About Vinyl Plank Flooring 🧐🔥 

OUTSTANDING VIDEO!!!!!! Excellent questions, to-the-point answers clearly spoken, and obviously very informed and knowledgeable.

Very excellent video!!! Great questions no BS and right to the point. Thank you so much!!!

We replaced the ugly laminate with a beautiful vinyl plank flooring at Floor & Decor at around $3.00 per Sq ft, and we love it. We were going to buy tile, but when our friend told us about it, we were sold!

We have had vinyl plank flooring installed in the last 3 homes we have owned. It is fantastic! Easiest floor ever to care for! We bought the higher priced stuff and it was worth it! If you have pets or kids, it is the best! Have had no damage of any type. We swept or vacuumed them regularly. Occasionally, mopped with a damp sponge mop. They still look great! Of course, we use common sense in moving furniture by placing “moving men” disks under the feet of whatever is being moved. And for seniors, it is easier on your joints than other hard floors, like tile.

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Thank you, very informative video. Learnt alot will definitely think about using vinyl plank flooring now

Most vinyl plank floating floor cores today are 70% limestone and 30% pvc, but there are still a few that are mostly PVC, the next thing coming is magnesium oxide MGO floors which use melamine wear-layer similar to laminate but water and fire proof.

Huge words, huge help, thanks my man.

Thank you, the very questions I needed answered.

Great info here. Thanks!

Its waterproof but caulk the perimeter to stop water from getting under it.

Thank you for this...We had a water overflow from upstairs bathroom and we have been back and forth with insiramce and contractors about flooring.One of the issies that came up was labor cost for carpet install. Someone had suggested vinyl flooring but didn't know too much about it

Might consider it .. My solid wood hasn't worn well with having a large patio door to front of my apartment , moisture etc..Had planned move but traumatic for sis .. Few month when puppy matures

Just had 1300 SF of Provenza Maxcore Concorde Oak in a color called Willow Wisp installed. Absolutely love it! Glad I did not get carpet. Will need to put a few strategic rugs down to keep echo down.

So glad I clicked on here. Thanks for all the tips......great advice.

You can put a chair with casters on vinyl plank flooring and heavy furniture dents it even with a core substrate of cement. Also Mohawk and Quick-Step came out with Waterproof Laminate/petproof and it is beautiful and looks like real wood

I did a deep dive into LVP products and found that the product from MODIN was far better than anything out there. Installed it in the kitchen, powder room and laundry room. After one year the stuff still looks great! Love this stuff. It is heads and tails better than anything you can buy at the big box stores or flooring stores.

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Thank you for this! We are considering installing vinyl flooring and this was very helpful!

Did LVP through out my house with area rugs on top in places, live in the country with red dirt with 3 dogs, it’s very easy to clean, it was economical.

Great answers

Good video thank you, but you didn’t cover the ones that just lay on top versus the interlocking. I’m quite interested in the ones that just lay on the surface, I think they’d be easier to replace A damaged product. Interesting to hear your thoughts. Thank you

Much better than dealing with dirty grout!

I'm sure I'll get laughed at, but I bought the most expensive Home Depot had. Thumbs up on 90%. My main issue is my floor was not completely flat and you can hear some sound in in just a few areas when walking. I knew that going in, so it's not that big a deal. This is some low maintenance, durable stuff. Everything has it's ups and downs.

Durability really all depends on the product. People really need to understand the product specification for the wear layer. I just laid a thousand square foot of rigid core one hundred percent waterproof LVP last week, and it already has scratches on it. Now I'm doing more research. I thought just choosing rigid core waterproof LVP would be good enough, but it's not.

Researching VPF. That's how I found you. Will subscribe to your channel for the reason you have a flavor flav painting. Keep up the good work....

Have used lvt in alot of jobstake your time and do it right will last for years

Two questions: #1. Can LVP really compete with the look of a similar looking ceramic tile? I worry about looking cheap and plastic-y. #2 -If you could install any LVP in your own house (which you probably can), what brand would you choose? Thanks and great video!

Vinyl plank flooring is also water resistant, not completely waterproof like hybrid vinyl planks. Always opt for a professional installer, especially if its a floating installation.

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Lumber Liquidators Coretec Ultra is less expensive ($3-4 ft) and have 4x the wear layer as HD Lifeproof or the Lowes varient. Really good stuff and easier to install than ANYTHING I've ever used & I've done it all

WPC versus SPC are: WPC is made with wood plastic core-SPC with stone plastic core. WPC is little softer and warmer underfoot but less durable especially to dents because of softness(core) than a SPC. Wearlayer is important and most common are 6, 12, 20. I dont recommend the 6 unless just selling home or in a room little usage. When shopping take a key and scrape back and forth twenty times on sample. Texture on either important for footprints etc. Step back and forth on sample. The smoother and shiny the mort dirt and dust you see especially when the light hits it. The vinyl planking you see in grocery stores produce sections like Safeway are 40 mil

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A lot of good into in a short amount of time,thanx.

I put in Cortec Pro Premium LVP SPC (not WPC) in my basement gym. This is commercial grade. I got a sample and dropped weights on it, ran scratch tests - and nothing happened. Bullet proof. Waterproof. Limited life time residential warranty. I still added a rubber mat for comfort and extra protection in the center of the room. The 3D texture printing the use makes this look and feel like real wood. Note if I had put this in my main floor I would have gone for WPC which has a softer feel.

Thank you for all that information! So don't put a rubber backed or anything like it over the floor as a door mat?

@ken ...Can vinyl plank flooring (glue down be installed over LAMINATE flooring? I see that you said yes, it can over ceramic but wondering can I remove quarter rounds and install vinyl flooring over laminate flooring. Thanks in advance 🤗

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Thank you. great information. What kind of padding is best?

Best way to clean heavy solid flooring

I recently came across some Shaw LVP and it was nice looking about $5.75 a sq ft but the locking joints where so flimsy they broke off at the slightest pressure . Yes I get there are many reasons especially with no knowledge of how to properly click them together for some people . With that aside I’ve found many great looking brand name LVP planks have terrible locking grooves that snap rite off . Don’t get me wrong this can happen with any quality LVP with enough abuse but when they crack rite off with the pressure from your thumb it’s bad . Price doesn’t always mean your getting great quality. These where 8mm thick not some flimsy 4 or below planks .

How flammable is it? Will it catch fire within a minute of being exposed to small fire?

Can you put electric under floor heating under vinyl plank in a bathroom renovation?

I got a decent vinyl plank floor from Habitat for Humanity Restore. It was around $2.00/sq.ft. It went down very easily. My builder and I did the entire house, including closets (1500sq.ft.) in less than three days.

I have VPF in a new modular that I installed over a radiant heated floor. The biggest problem I have is shrinkage. There are multiple joints that have opened up so I'll eventually need to reset the floor. Another issue is fine dirt...when the floor is in a high traffic area the fine dirt clings to it and needs to be wet mopped to get it all up. To date, I haven't found a good finish that will hold a shine and repel the dirt.

Ok so LVP is water resistant but where it’s misleading is water will find its way under your trim and still will cause lots of problems down the road. I am a retired floor installer of 26 years and yes we are a dying breed like the Amish folk lol. I like your video I respect how you don’t bs folks just to get the job. Truth an knowledge of products gets more work than some just some person that done his parents entry way and now knows it all about everything and. Well ya that guy don’t last long either. Good content great job on the pricing part also. Cause most customers at the end of the day won’t know what product you just sold them until 2 years later. So what’s a lower cost Lvp and how do you know which product is the $3/4 sf price range ? I know the difference but maybe shine some more light on that. Great video. Always upgrade your knee pads.

What are pros and cons of the rigid vinyl plank vs more malleable type. What are pros and cons of thickness and wear layer thickness.

Hi im from Australia and not sure what you mean by padding ,im in the business and there are 2 types of vinyl plank 1 vinyl plank glue down which needs a flat surface so concrete floors might need to be screened as you do with going over tiles just thicker coat and timber floors will need a Masonite or hardboard sheeting first to level and flatten. And there is Hybrid plank which is a floating floor system that lays loose of the floor which has a padding glued to the back.I dont it would be different to the states but I reckon both are great products

good video

Do I need underlayment for Vinyl plank floor that has a backing that is going onto concrete?

Vinyl plank with throw rugs or wall-to-wall carpet *?* Carpet is high maintenance but very nice.

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LVP scratches easy, also no matter the price point if your subfloor is not flat and I mean flat You will feel it. LVF is thin no matter what brand you buy. Think about it. Also, it can get very cold around exterior doors depending upon insulation.

Finally found real reviews on NuCore. When initiating a warranty claim, first question they ask you, “ who was your professional installer?” If you don’t have one, you just voided your warranty. Heavy furniture on LVP...forget it! Do your research. And if you need to replace one damaged plank you will be pulling up the entire room. Really glad I stuck with tile. Way more durable. Better bang for buck in the long run.

Is vinyl better then laminate for a bedroom?

Thanks for dropping some knowledge.

Just an FYI if you're going to go over tile you don't need a reducer if it's on a concrete subfloor you can pour a bag of self level to bring it up as long as it's around 3/8 or less yoy won't feel it and you can run the it through the room

We are planning to remove tile over slab floor through much of the house and replace with LVP. Do we need a pad under the LVP as a moisture barrier? Do we need to look for a glue down installation system?

Thanks for making this video. After installation, will there will be any harmful off gassing or emissions that are very noticeable and stinky. I know it won’t be zero emissions, but how bad it is in warm areas like California? Thanks

If you're on a concrete slab, is it better to do glue down or floating?

Does vinyl flooring need the same expansion gap as laminate and can it be glued in some areas.? I installed it in my RV and considering adhesive in certain areas..

Can you install vinyl plank flooring over laminate flooring?

Hi Michael, thank you for your video. My question concerns the health risks and what I can do to offset them. I've overcome health challenges and need to take special care re: toxins. I've been studying all kinds of building materials for the past 3 months so I can make good decisions about renovating a 1974 condo. I almost went with cork, but now am looking at vinyl if there are products with no or very low VOCs, and other bad stuff. Any direction/advice/brands you can recommend would be so helpful. Thanks again.

I have bragged about how you never missed a beat whenever you’re talking in your videos, said that you was a good talker, you missed a beat right there at the end LOL

What about the peel and stick flooring that looks like laminate, any comment?

I bought a box of 4.5mm with 1mm underlay as a colour sample. I like it a lot but it says floor must not exceed 1mm tolerance... it doesn't say over what distance... Had tiles in, paying someone to rip them out and grind down the thin-set on concrete with a walk-behind floor polisher. Would this be enough prep? It is a very expensive process.

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$3.00/sqft isn't too bad. I got some Pergo Extreme commercial stuff for $3.50 after a 50% discount from an overstock seller. Confirmed from several sources they normally pay $6-$7 for the stuff. But this is replacing damaged tile, which insurance covered for $20/sqft. So with the savings of replacing the tile with LVP, I'm actually able to replace the entirety of two floors. Literally listening to them hammer the stuff in as I type this.

How would you finish against a bath tub? Just butt up to it, use a transition strip, silicone?

We just got Luxury Vinyl Planks installed. Its non glossy and leaves heel marks and chairs etc are difficult to move on it. Will simply adding a LVP / LVT approved floor polish fix this?

If vinyl plank flooring gets wet underneath for whatever reason (bathtub overflows, basement gets some water in it, dishwasher explodes etc) won’t that trapped water eventually cause mold? Just wondering how to get it dry off it gets wet

Thanks for the insights - what's the diff between this and vynil sheet (is it just like a "sticker" for the floor?) do they share the same benefits.. or am completely on the cheap side? Thanks :)

What is the gravel dust on my floor daily?

What type of skimmer products do you recommend for tiled floors?

For installing over an uneven subfloor which product masks the imperfections best, quality laminate flooring or quality vinyl flooring? And are light or dark colors better as far as this same question goes?

How about the weight of installing vinyl over existing tile floor and padding? This would be on my multilevel townhome.

at 6:34, pardon my ignorance, what are reducers to compensate for the extra height when installing over ceramic tiles? I like to install it over Ceramic tiles in Kitchen and foyer, and also like to rip out carpet from living room and replace it with Vinyl tiles. This means the floor height of living room will be a lower than the rest. How do I make it all even ? Also, the padding that will go over the tiles, do you glue the padding at the ends ? Thanks much

What’s the going rate in your area for click and gluedown ibstall

Can you install vinyl plank flooring over tiles on outdoor balcony?

👍👍👍👍👍. One question. Can I apply epoxy coating on vinyl plank lamination?

I have heard there is vinyl planks that you just click on to one another without having to angle it upward first, where can I find this product?

Should you use underpayment for LVP

Can i install with#15 felt as an underlayment ??

Can you put it over crappy stick-on tiles? If the floor is a bit uneven should I use an underlayment? I saw some blue rolls of stuff with those little air pockets in it. Will it resist animal pee? I thought if it did not I would go with look if wood type ceramic tiles But that's slot harder to install.

Great video, you covered every base!

Is vinyl floor temperature warm when you touch it by feet? Or is it colder than laminat one?

What is a good product to clean and shine vinyl plank flooring?

Can vinyl plank flooring be installed over heated tile floor? Also, can it be installed over a floating hardwood floor?

I did my dining room floor in vinyl-impregnated laminate. It's wonderful (and waterproof). It looks like real wood because it is (sort of).

Can vinyl plank flooring be installed over radiant in floor heating?

What in your opinion is a quality vinyl plank floor brand. I am looking at Traffic Master Allure Ultra. Is this quality?

have vinyl plank flooring had a flood during hurricane and can hear and feel one spot that is in living room that must have water under it ? can i pull up that piece or piece's and dry and bleach it and be okay? we only had surface water on the flooring don't hear or feel it anywhere else on floor.

How do you revive the shine after a few years? I have it in every room but in the bathroom it looks like its lost its shine (payed 37 euro a square meter about 5 years ago)

Lamiete today is made to be water-resistant spills on top can set up to 48 hours. Vinyl plank traps moisture in concrete, if you flood it drying out requires removing. Removing Vinyl plank it tends to break. If you buy a Vinyl plank and put underlay the joints will weaken and break. Your sub floor requires a completely flat surface, 1/8 in 8 ft. Some concrete requires self leveling compound, in order to install. Floor must be dry concrete cannot contain any moisture. When your Vinyl plank cups and warps, they will state Inproper installation. Their are fantastic Lamiete floors made in America and Germany that can take abuse and can withstand water spilled, etc. Nothing is waterproof Lamiete is much thicker and dimensioly stable. It's for the most part imported from China. Vinyl plank in my opinion, is the next Chinese import rip off. Off gassing is a huge problem, think about putting Chinese plastic on your floor. Only one Lamiete brought in from China had formaldehyde. Some lumber place pushed it. I have personally sold thousands of Sq feet of today's Lamiete with no issues. The majority of Vinyl plank floating cost me a lot of money replacing it. The major flooring reps are now promoting water resistant Lamiete, it is far and away more scratch resistant as well. But who wants to listen to someone with 44 years in flooring

What is the best vacuum to use on a vinyl plank floor? I was told you cannot use a vacuum with a brush. thank you

Can i put Cybil over laminate?

I moved into a house and I don't know if it's laminate or vinyl. How to tell the difference?

Does it outgas? Is it good to conserve ac as insulator? What about noise downstairs?

what is the best type of locking system for vinyl plank flooring ?

How do you routinely clean Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring? Should you mop it? Or just use dry swiffer? Thanks!