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Beginner's Guide - How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring - Anika's DIY Life

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How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring as a beginner.
This was our first time installing flooring, and it was much easier than I expected. The drop-lock mechanism of LifeProof Vinyl Plank Flooring from The Home Depot makes it super easy to install.
Watch the complete video for all the tips and details so you can install your own floors!
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- Flooring installation kit (includes spacers, tapping block, S-bar, and a mallet) - homedepot.sjv....
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@pcer9973 3 года назад

Respect, I hope this doesn't get taken the wrong way. The fact you're a woman with a family, dominating renovations. Really helps boost my confidence as a man to take on DIYs. We need more of this plus your explanations are amazing. Thank you!

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

Not at all! Thank you!

@DaughterofOurLady 2 года назад

Now I’m convinced!! Gonna do my home myself!

@raymaan123 2 года назад

I am a woman from Pakistan and I do all these diy projects by myself too. Thank you for giving me a boost Anika.

@natashiasampson1500 Год назад

Nice and respectful comment 💜

@ACL7211 Год назад

What does her being a woman have to do with it? Explain yourself.

@angelamarks3050 Год назад

I love your videos! As a woman who loves wood working and auto mechanics, it is so great to see another woman/mom/wife doing such great projects. I am just getting started myself, your videos really help me learn as a beginner

@Anikasdiylife 11 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you! That really means a lot and I'm so glad you're getting great value from the content!

@CateBeauman 12 дней назад

This beginner's guide was SO HELPFUL! I used this video to redo one of our upstairs rooms from start to finish. Thank you for your numerous helpful hints. Our room looks great, I learned a ton, and we saved so much money doing it ourselves.

@Anikasdiylife 19 часов назад

I'm so glad! Enjoy the room!

@angelam1542 Год назад

You just gave me the confidence to do my floors ... 👏👏👏😍

@GenuineEncountersCo Год назад

Just finding your channel but happy I did! I’m buying a home and there’s tons of old worn out carpet throughout the home that I want to replace. Also there’s a 3/4 finished laminate floor in the kitchen I need to finish up! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Much appreciated

@danielledennis4517 5 месяцев назад

I think I may actually pull this off! Thank you. I'm nervous to start but I love this video. Helps me gain a little more confidence to pull the plug and JUST DO IT! And the fact your family is all involved makes me want to make it a family thing. I appreciate this! Thank you!

@erinmonroy1989 Месяц назад

It looks so pretty, especially the stairs. This video makes me feel like my family and I can do this!! 🥰

@sweetness1586 Месяц назад

out of all the mens vinylplank flooring videos You r The Best Of Showing And Explaining !!! I Thk u For Your Info And Displaying Effects !!! I Will Look Into Other Videos You Have !! Great Teacher U R !! ?

@anngleason1992 3 года назад

This was great! Just what I needed to see because I’ll be adding flooring to my basement soon. Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@clemenciaflorez6826 2 года назад

Great tips on every single detail didn't miss anything... We needed the staircase as well!!! Good job... fun family project Thank you!!! 🥰

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I have recently published a detailed video only about the staircase if you want to watch that.

@dawn881 3 года назад

thank you for showing everything in your video ...when you were struggling and succeeding! i really enjoyed this i might try my entryway..

@Jelskincare Год назад

Great job! I really need this tutorial. I am excited about laying my floor now. Girl power!!

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

You got this!

@saysanaliemthongsamout6989 3 года назад

Thank you for a great detailed video!!! I’m inspired to do my floor! I’ll be in touch with questions along the way. Thanks!

@loveart4007 Год назад

Very Good Directions and what a Pleasant Lady! Thank you so much for your video!

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Thank you so much!

@deborahcaswell1805 Год назад

Great Video and tips. I think you gave me courage to do this!!!

@tinab6032 3 года назад

What a nice job and attention to detail including your instructions. Thanks.

@vaishaliparmar7188 3 года назад

You guys make it look so easy! Looks fantastic

@parthadutta2336 3 года назад

Elegant video! It was fun watching the "simple" steps for a floor make-over. Fun family activity! Great job, Well done!

@chrisjarvis9659 Год назад

Love the time you have taken to share these learning opportunities for me. Wish I watched this BEFORE I tried the first time!

@stephaniebrooks5577 2 года назад

Just bought LVT for my whole upstairs! Thanks for the tips!

@BalamWorld 11 месяцев назад

You are amazing thanks for your perfect explanation 👏🏻

@jenniferbell4571 3 года назад

GASP! It’s Mr. Anika! :) I don’t think I’ve seen him in a video before!

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

Whoever helps out gets to be in the videos LOL.

@atillausta8514 3 года назад

thank you for your understanding

@dipdotz 3 года назад

Great video! Thank you for the awesome walkthrough, Anika!

@just-me6023 2 месяца назад

Installing this exact color in a few days. Also a woman don't the work. Can't wait for my new dog friendly floors!!!

@tamiresmartins4990 Год назад

Amazing video! Thanks a lot!!! ❤

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Thank you too!

@noonoojoseph3968 Год назад

Very informative 😊

@mensch7580 2 года назад

great tips. thanks.

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

You bet!

@srib7568 2 года назад

good work Ankita family 🙏

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Thank you. And it’s Anika

@sammyfrank4875 11 месяцев назад

Did you check for asbestos?

@sammorr3711 3 года назад

Hi Thanks for the video. I am in the process of laying vinyl plank over existing tile in my bathroom. The threshold has a very small lip. Do I need to grind it down to make it flushed with tile prior to laying down the plank? Thanks

@bababuyiekaban7942 2 года назад

Great video, thank you!

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@atillausta8514 3 года назад

nice job congratulations

@pretty95138 2 года назад

Very helpful video..I plan to install LVP in bathroom. As you mentioned nothing heavy should sit on top of the plank. How do I go about installing around the toilet?

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

You should cut the flooring around the toilet. Then you can add a seal and caulk to close the gap

@World_traveler287 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing, my biggest fear are the end pieces, and how to make it look dimensional. Will have to go back and review the formula of math, 😢 Any suggestions on Hallways?

@texicano30 3 года назад

turned out to look beautiful great work .

@satxification 4 месяца назад

Much respect - tyvm

@nguyentt4079 Год назад

Thanks

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Welcome!

@thebudgetarian469 2 года назад

Was the pre-installed underpayment enough cushion? Or do you feel like an additional underpayment would have been better? Getting ready to install my own

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Yes I think it was enough and we love it so far!

@pilarjaramillodedasilva2470 3 года назад

Good job Thanks...

@jessicaj8148 Год назад

Question…did you have to peel off the underpayment before adhering to stairs? This is one of the better videos that I’ve seen for LVP installation. I’m about to tackle the entire upstairs and 2 landings on already refinished stairs. The landings just need the LVP. I’m a little nervous. I have about 1150 SF to do which includes bedrooms, hallway and bathrooms and closets. Thanks for a great video that is inspiring for beginners

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Hi Jessica, you don't need to remove the underlayment for the stairs. I actually have a separate video all about the stair installation which has a little more detail. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WfKmZk0Z8qo.html You got this! Its a great leg exercise but it is totally doable. All the best!

@aprilrain9051 3 года назад

Good information 👍🏻

@mistifeyed Год назад

My kid would disagree that this is a fun family activity 😂

@dapperdan8085 2 года назад

Oh my hell get to the installation!

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

patience Dan! :)

@Pao2012V 3 года назад

Love it you guys did a wonderful job!👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@PilarAYah Год назад

YOu did so good!

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Thank you

@bartfox9187 Год назад

flooring job looks great >

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

sorry you're having resistance, they have text support available and phone numbers too: Scroll to "Online order support" on this page and they should be able to help. Good luck! www.homedepot.com/c/customer_service

@tianshuzhao6966 2 года назад

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. I was encouraged and wished to do it by myself following your instruction). After I remove the carpet of my living room, I found out there is gap between the skirting board and the floor (cement currently). the gap has both horizontal and vertical dimension. I am concerned that even I would use spacer to fix the floor when I do the installation, the floor will not be stable after I remove the spacer and use beaning (because of the depth (i.e. horizontal dimension into the wall)). I am wondering whether you even experienced such case and what solution I would use to deal with this?

@moreheikoUsa60 Год назад

Looks really nice job done!!… if you If you lived close to us, you would hire them to do that job for us.🤔👍🏼

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Haha!!

@melanieford1269 Год назад

If you find old linoleum in your home, especially if it dates from the 50's to the 80's, please test for asbestos. Old lino used to have asbestos backing

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Thanks for the tip

@hannacortez1111 10 месяцев назад

Why you cut the first plank of tounge is you said towards the wall?

@daveforgot127 Год назад

Nice thank u.

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Welcome 😊

@dahyeleepark2280 3 года назад

Great video! Can you tell me what color is that floor?

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

This is Dusk Cherry

@clementquirder 2 года назад

Can you start laying the floor from a room then living room and meet? And also why is it not good to finish with a short plank?

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Yes. You can have the two floors meet but you will have to use a transition like I did in the entryway and family room.

@user-iv6ty3cd5i 2 месяца назад

Does dusk cherry lean orange?

@raquelnunez3392 3 года назад

Awesome work!! I really love the paint in your walls, can you please tell me what is the name of the paint.

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

It is Repose Gray from Sherwin Williams

@raquelnunez3392 3 года назад

Thank you!! You are a blessing, have a nice weekend with your beautiful family ❤️

@Mimi-wz7ff 2 года назад

What did you use on the stairs where it’s white? Is that wallpaper? Thanks!

@jocelynross9484 Год назад

^would love the answer to this as well

@ss-tu5kj 4 месяца назад

How did you do the stair lip?

@abyp.5046 2 года назад

Great video! Quick question: does this flooring require vapor barrier?

@nicolecuellolao3025 2 года назад

It’s attached to the back of the Lifeproof vinyl plank.

@PilarAYah Год назад

what if the floor is 12x24 vinyl tile look, do I still have to make sure the last piece is not under 8 inches?

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Yes. Always have to make sure of that.

@PilarAYah Год назад

@@Anikasdiylife I just finished putting down my bathroom floor. Thanks to your videos I did it and it came out pretty good. Thank you 🙏🏼 btw do you have a video on how to set up the table to cut wood? I just used a chair and didn’t have clamps. Not sure how to set up.

@MoonlightSlimer 3 года назад

What an amazing job you and your family has done!!!! So awesome!! Can you tell me what that metal strip is called? The one you used before the floor reducers?? Thank you so much and again, fantastic, amazing job!!!!!

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

It comes with the reducers. And thank you!

@MoonlightSlimer 3 года назад

@@Anikasdiylife I totally realized that when I opened my reducers up 😂😂 I appreciate you!

@ndeforest17 Год назад

I love this video but when it comes to installing the flooring you need the grooved side towards you and not the wall. The pieces will drop down into the groove, not under the previous one.

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

You do realize that it is sponsored by the brand that makes the flooring and they actually made sure I did it the right way.

@SARAHJOHNSON-bo8xd 3 года назад

What type of threshold would you suggest using for an entry doorway to transition from a vinyl plank floor to bare wood? We used to have a metal and rubber threshold there but we can’t use that because now the vinyl plank is too high and we don’t know what to do!

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

You should be able to find a shorter threshold at the home improvement store. Check the height you need to seal and find one accordingly. However, be sure NOT to screw the threshold through the vinyl plank flooring. You can cut it off with a utility knife and make space for the threshold. Once you take it off, you might also be able to use the old threshold

@rbfarrell1 2 года назад

If the floor is not leveled out (low spots filled) the floor will move up and down when you walk on it and the joints will fail and make a cracking sound when walked on.

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

That is why the floor needs to be checked and if it is not level, you need to level it. The manufacturer says that a quarter inch is acceptable.

@rbfarrell1 2 года назад

@@Anikasdiylife typical is 3/16 over 10 feet. More and you will have hallow spots and the joints coming apart after a while. Clicking when you walk on it which can get very annoying.

@priceless55 2 года назад

No black plastic used as vapor barrier? I'm wondering if plastic even needed.

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

It depends on your flooring. You don't need it for a raised foundation which is what we have.

@Salvyb7072 3 года назад

Hi, where did you purchase the stair nose pieces that match your floor?

@Anikasdiylife 3 года назад

From Home Depot. They had to special order it at the flooring desk.

@lquinn7212 3 года назад

I'm laying it tomorrow... better learn me fast!

@philberard5649 Год назад

As a professional, I find starting with the grove against the wall is far far easier! Not sure why you struggled with this.

@michaelgordon2860 Год назад

Why didn't you put a pad underlayment? You are supposed to add a thin pad barrier on the floor first.

@Anikasdiylife Год назад

Did you watch the video? Did you see when I said that this flooring comes with underlayment pre- attached??

@honeybee6858 2 года назад

Sometimes u will have to use your rubber mallet , and hammering the edges like she is u have to be very careful cause the locks and edges will break . Good job tho mam !

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Did you see that I used a special tool to protect the edges when I use the mallet?

@robwright5940 3 года назад

Hmm.. I wish my wife and daughters would show some interest.

@bridgetteneilson1929 5 месяцев назад

I am a female flooring installer, and I hate the tap down seams. They do not replace well. I wish companies would stop this method.

@dragonslayer3017 Год назад

Dad

@anotherbutt4chair56 8 месяцев назад

No! it’s Not that easy! Preparing the subfloor ! Leveling! Removing carpet, old flooring! The laying flooring part down is the least difficult part! Good luck😂

@Anikasdiylife 7 месяцев назад

Agree to disagree I guess. It was easier than i thought it would be. We all decide what's easy for us!

@ilianamolina8097 2 года назад

I am so impressed thank you for posting this video

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

You are very welcome

@lifeincausacuocsongomy4060 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips. They are very helpful. What color do you use for your wall?

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

You’re welcome 😊 Walls are SW Repose Gray at 50%

@yasminfarah1027 2 года назад

that was not easy

@yasminfarah1027 2 года назад

cause I hate doing math 😂😂😂😂

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Yes, calculating the number of boards is probably the hardest part of this project.

@Reassemblingthepuzzle 2 года назад

Ok, I find it AWESOME that you are doing the demo and your husband comes in and vacuums! Kudos to you for picking the right man rather than macho dude! I am not trying to redo flooring, just trying to refurbish a tv bench into a sitting bench. I found some pieces of flooring at the Habitat for Humanity re-store that I thought I would use as the top and just glue them down. I just wanted to cut the laminate to size and cut off tongue and groove. I only have a 40 year old craftsman jig saw so just can’t cut it accurate enough. Going to try the utility knife. Thanks for your clear explanations.

@bethnicholson2765 2 года назад

When you’re talking about things it would be helpful to show an example. This is supposed to be for beginners so you should show everything you talk about. Don’t assume people know what you mean.

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Which part did you not find easy to understand. I tried to show everything as simply as possible.

@platoon-mg1qv 2 года назад

🙌

@jonathangarcia9548 2 года назад

No wonder it wasn’t working for me thanks for the tips :)

@oliviafigueroa3709 2 года назад

Hello great job! Well explained video l. Can you please share the color you used on your walls the grey color thank you !😊

@terristroh3965 2 года назад

You did a fantastic job and really looks wonderful. I knew vinyl flooring would look nice in my new house but I made 2 major mistakes: I cheaped out on the flooring and hired my idiot brother to install it. It looks horrible!

@stevelucas2117 2 года назад

You did a good job. However, one negative critique is you didn't stagger the offsets more. Your offsets align every-other-row so it looks less natural and you see the offset lines more as a result.

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Thank you for pointing that out kindly. It is not staggered for about half the room (and I definitely am not a fan of that). By the time i realized what was happening, it was too late. I didn't want to redo the entire area.

@scotthucks7966 2 года назад

Thought the manufacturers instructions said to lay it from left to right and with the groove side against the wall. Am I missing something?

@kimberleybowman8406 2 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial, I am getting ready to lay flooring.👋🏼 thank you your floors look wonderful.

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Thank you and all the best!

@crammia 2 года назад

Thinking about doing my first floor in the basement.... I have a lot of our furniture/fridge (that can't come out of the room) piled on one side of the room. Can I install half the room and then move the stuff onto the Vinyl Flooring, and then finish the flooring on the other side? Appreciate the help!!

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

I think you can do that. You just have to be super careful to not damage the edges of the unfinished floor.

@dishee2 2 года назад

Probably a dumb question, but.....how come the stair planks don't need 1/4" room for expansion like the floor planks do?

@soneeeee4440 2 года назад

good video. I'm having a problem with kitchen floor. the 3 or 4 short pieces of vinyl between sink cab and island (3 pieces about 3 feet long) are sliding toward the sink and big gap is showing at edge of island. I can push them back under the island with friction but the foot traffic goes toward and then stops at sink, pulling those short boards, so it will keep hapenning. Wondering what to do to stop them from moving? only permanent fix i can think of might be to install a strip across the base of the sink cab right behind the kick plate as a stop for the vinyl (if the boards even go that far) but I have custom laquered nailed in kick plate 5 feet long under sink cab base and worried about damaging it. I dont know if construction glue at the end of the gaps and/or in the side grooves under the isalnd would work. If it doesnt hold ill have a mess to deal with.. Any ideas? thanks. I guess i could ask my cabinet maker to come and take off the kick plate as a last resort but might take several months to get him.

@RWTWJAY 2 года назад

I’m an overt thinker with instructions if they’re not explained right. And you nailed exactly what I needed to know. It was the little details that really came in clutch. Love this!

@michaelbruno7657 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, from where you bought the stairs wood matching your LVP?

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Also from Home Depot. Its a special order but the flooring people were helpful to get it all ordered.

@JoeTakagi00 2 года назад

How does hammering the long end of the board down on to the previously laid board lock it in? I'm struggling

@JeffCrowell11 2 года назад

Nice job!

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@INuniverse 2 года назад

Inspiring!

@ricoallbymyself 2 года назад

Joints not random enough, but great job otherwise

@6string327 2 года назад

I would not recommend this on stairs as it could be slippery. It's a surprise how many people get injured on stairs, usually if your in a rush. Carpet 100%

@Anikasdiylife 2 года назад

Thank you for your recommendation. We have had it on the stairs for almost 5 years with zero accidents. The vinyl has a texture to it and isn’t slippery at all.

@6string327 2 года назад

@@Anikasdiylife "knock on wood" :)

@megansummer5251 2 года назад

Great video... thank you!!!! Awesome tips, too.

@tylerisham4769 2 года назад

This was the best video I could find. Very descriptive. Keep up the good work

@anotherbutt4chair56 2 года назад

No! I’m Doing it right now

@chrissyfloyd 2 года назад

Thanks for your video! I’m planning to do new flooring in my entire house with vinyl planks. I have to start with 2 bedrooms in particular, but my bedrooms and hallway all have weird angles at the threshold. I’m having such a hard time calculating how to start (if I need to cut down the starting row or not) because of this. It’s driving me bonkers, but I’ll get it figured out. 🙃😆