How to Install LifeProof Vinyl Flooring - 6 tips for installing lifeproof vinyl planks

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What's up DIY Nation! I have 6 tips that might help you along your journey when installing LifeProof vinyl planks...so let's get in to it!
I will be going over tips that help me when I encounter certain situations on the job. Some of these were shown to me and some I developed along the way. Maybe you've ran into these same situations and you can use these tips next time your installing new LifeProof vinyl plank flooring.
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@wc6975 4 года назад

I like the splice around the pipe up thru the floor....great idea :)

@jlc7300 2 года назад

Good clip! and that was nice of you to reply to everyone's questions too! (some posters never go back to their posts to see what questions folks had)

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Thank you. I try to reply to all but some ip by or I think I need to research that question and then forget. My wife's helps me try to go back when I miss one. Thank for the positive vibes and the comment

@bobball4013 4 года назад

Thanks for the easy to follow and most helpful tips and tricks. Very informative.

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

No problem. Thanks for the comment

@leigholsen3053 2 года назад

You have given me hope that the next flooring project we have done, we can do ourselves! Thanks so much for your detailed, helpful video! (Going to get a "situation" bar right now...)

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

🤣🤣That's funny. Glad to be of service. Thanks for the kind words and the view.

@Lexiesmusic1 4 года назад

Fantastic tips! Checked all the boxes I was wondering about!

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

Thank man always nice to hear

@Lexiesmusic1 4 года назад

YOUFLOOR Flooring tips and tricks I’m a chick (we need flooring tips too 😉)

@ninawade3055 3 года назад

Wow what great tips and I will be using them!

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Awesome. Thanks for the comment!

@tongyong007 4 года назад

Very professional and methodical work Sir!!!

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

Thank you so much. And thanks for the comment

@MsLadyTDriver 4 года назад

A situation bar... love it

@n.d.4192 2 года назад

Nice tips, I'll be using them, thanks.

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment!

@revenant6488 3 года назад

Great visual video. Makes it obvious what your talking about seeing it from the carpenters perspective.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the kind words. And I definitely appreciate the support. I am having a blast making these so it's good to know somebody might learn a trick or two. Maybe someone will give me a tip I didn't know about. Always learning and trying to bre better than I eased yesterday. Thanks again💯👍

@gordripley1406 3 года назад

Thanks, those are all great tips.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

You got it brother

@rrichard5515 Год назад

Great tips!

@YOUFLOOR Год назад

Thanks, Richard. Appreciate the comment.

@s.e.hamilton3132 3 года назад

These are good tips thanks!

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Why thank you.

@deliawood1 2 года назад

Thank you very concise and easy to understand. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Thanks a lot mate. 😁

@4rosebirose371 2 дня назад

YOU ARE AMAZING 🤩 I LOVEEEE YOUR VIDEOS !! SO DETAILED! EXEMPLARY

@YOUFLOOR День назад

I appreciate that. Thanks for the comment

@uther10 2 года назад

Thank you for this info !

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

@Uther no problem!

@jamiek4418 Месяц назад

Very helpful thank you!

@YOUFLOOR Месяц назад

You're welcome! Tks for comment!

@carpetinstaller323 3 года назад

Thanks man thats helpful

@edmenolla6059 2 года назад

Yes sir, excellent 👏

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Thank you sir

@CandleClimber 2 года назад

Dude, your a boss on this one! Great explanation. Great accent! I’m thinking somewhere between N. Carolina and Mississippi!

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Why thank you sir. From Nashville TN but grew up in south Alabama. Great guess. Thanks for the comment

@Karenwhitepaints 3 года назад

Thank you!

@dutchleussink156 3 года назад

Thank you Sir

@laughandluxe 2 года назад

Thanks!

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

👊

@karagregory69 7 месяцев назад

Outstanding Video. I was getting frustrated locking them together, breaking tabs, slight openings between planks, but just using wrong technique by not tipping them to click together and the scrap board worked very well. Good news is I know how to do it, the bad news is I have to pull up all the planks to lock them in fully.

@YOUFLOOR 7 месяцев назад

Ahh . I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes, you can use the scrap piece method, and if you hit it just hard enough, it will close up several rows of gaps. But if you don't close up gaps completely, then your next planks will start to teeter up and down on both sides. Making it easy to lock one side in, but it's hard to get the other side to go. Good luck with your project, and thanks for the comment

@user-qd7et6qk4t Год назад

Awesome Sauce Thanks

@YOUFLOOR Год назад

You bet!

@tylercurtis441 2 года назад

nice bro thanks!! helped me out!!!

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

No Problem. Glad I could help. . Thanks for the comment

@lvtflooringstore7687 2 года назад

good tips on install

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Thank you

@keithclark8030 3 года назад

Good video!

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Thank you sir

@keithclark8030 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR Can you lay this flooring in reverse/backwards? Would like to do the whole house in one solid piece. No lines at the doorways.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Absolutely. I do it all the time. Just find a starting place that most of it will go forward so that the backwards room are limited. Also when you get up against the wall(last row) the tab make make it a little challenging. But definitely not impossible

@MiyamotoMusashi9 10 месяцев назад

1st thing to know is you must buy a whole box at the end of the job where you need 1 piece

@YOUFLOOR 10 месяцев назад

Yes. Sometimes that happens! Hope it all worked out for you.

@radish6691 2 года назад

Your videos have been very helpful to me and others judging by the comments, plus you respond to comments which is unheard of! I know you have affiliate links but maybe you could also sign up with “buy me a coffee” or a site like that. I already have most of what I need from Amazon for my projects so I’d rather just send money directly your way. 😁

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Wow thanks man. I've never heard of that but I'll surly check into that. Thanks for the hook up. And the comment

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

@Radish We created this 'Buy Me A Coffee' link! www.buymeacoffee.com/youfloorswifey Thank you again for the suggestion! 🙂

@chedmoo1967 2 года назад

thanks!

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

No problem

@johnoneil3830 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Do you have anything about the installation of the premium vinyl plank that uses glue I had some installed and now corners are starting to lift up after a year.

@Carperama 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I found Alpine Backwoods Oak Multi-width at Home Depot it says it's 6.5 mm thick and a 6 mil wear layer for $3.39 sq/ft with a limited lifetime residential warranty. I like the 3 different size boards and multi-color board look but is the 6 mil just to small or do they do something special to their wear layer that makes them more scratch resistance than say a 12 mil layer? Also I thought about buying 2 different finishes from the same product line so I can have more different looking boards so they don't repeat. Is this a good idea? I thought about combining Alpine Backwoods Oak and Distressed Wood together to do my floor. Also do you know if the latching system on the Home Depot line Woodland and Heritage are any good?

@EStringBand 2 года назад

Excellent helpful tips. One question, do you put 1/4 inch spacers on all 4 sides of installation? Most videos I have seen only show on long ends. Thank you

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Generally speaking most manufacturers require you to leave a quarter of an inch expansion gap around the entire perimeter, that includes inside closet and around walls and in corners front and on the side. Hope that helps thanks for the question!

@jesuscruz2793 2 года назад

Thank you

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

No problem

@robertbedenbaugh1254 3 года назад

I have a long room with a half wall about 2/3 of the way down the run. How do i manage going around that and back to the exterior wall? it is the run going back that I am unsure how to do with this click and lock....I have only done this with 3/4" hardwood.

@AvantiMorocha1 4 года назад

Hi, we’re thinking about using this floor in our house. When, if ever do you need to use transitions? Thank you 😊

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

I try not to use transitions. And this would depend on how you feel about your warranty. Definitely read manufacturer recommendation.It may say to put one over a certain span but I have installed plenty of this stuff and as long as you keep all the rooms the same temperature In The the house and you leave a decent expansion gap there's really no need to put one. I've never recieved a call back because I didn't install a transition. You should be fine. Thanks for the question

@AvantiMorocha1 4 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR Thank you 😊

@dejavu3655 4 года назад

Avanti Morocha I would recommend Nucore over Lifeproof. Nucore has a 22mil wear layer vs a 6mil on Lifeproof. Commercial is around 30mil. I believe industry recommendation for residential is between 8-12mil. Keep in mind that mil is top wear layer while millimeter is actual thickness of plank. You can find Nucore at Floor and Decor. Don’t just buy at Home Depot or Lowe’s without looking at other places like Floor and Decor. You’d be very surprised what’s out there and the low quality that’s at these big box stores. Lifeproof doesn’t advertise how low the mil wear layer is but you can find it online on the Home Depot website under product specifications. Hope this helps you make the right decisions for you. Both Nucore and Lifeproof are about the same price but the wear difference is quite significant.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Thank you Deja Vu very informational. I love floor and decor. They have everything. Even stair treads and cap a tread

@rachelreeve6898 3 года назад

tricks yy⁴²²

@seang1932 4 месяца назад

Do I need Lifeproof underlayment for a moisture barrier or to improve the floors' longevity and prevent mold my home first level is cement.

@lisasimone6244 2 года назад

Like never before do you have to use a quarter of an inch if you're not taking the baseboard off I took the corner bead off the floor of the baseboard or do you take the baseboard off or go under it and what is the reason for the quarter of an inch space?

@chrisbrousseau413 2 года назад

Great video. Can you show around the toilet opening, and tub and the whole bathroom? Thanks 😊 appreciate it.

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Check out these two shorts I made. They should be a big help. Thanks for the question ru-vid.com5T3mkS4bQe4?feature=share. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cmejr2iQfaE.html

@mountainhopper9573 3 года назад

Thank for the tips! Do all four sides lock in or is there a side that just fit together without locking. Like before you cut a piece is the locking mechanism on all four sides. Also about how thick are these boards.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Well on the long side you have to kinda tip them up to lock them in but on the end it is a different locking system. The ends don't have to be tilted up. They straight down. And the material seems to be about a quarter inch thick. The description says 6.5 millimeter. So whatever that converts to. Thanks for the question

@migueltor6434 2 года назад

Boy, did I learn something.

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Awesome. Thanks for the comment

@cmakely60 3 года назад

I have one question: When using flooring up against a shower door, would you use silicone or sealant so water doesn't go under the flooring? Thanks for the tips.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Absolutely. Even if shoe mold or 1/4 round has to be installed, I used silicone under the trim. Never can be too careful with water. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question.

@sailmunster 3 года назад

Great video. Do you know if the vinyl plank flooring need a vapor barrier for a cement basement floor?

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

The direction do not say to put anything underneath. However online the installation recommends to put a vapor barrier. I would just be careful with that because if you don't get it rolled out completely flat, the plastic may crinkle when walked on And make a little noise. If you would rather not use plastic for that reason you could you a liquid roll on water shield like in shower pans. The lvp should stand up to the elements but if you are in a high moisture area, probably wouldn't hurt just keep out mold. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

@martinsteiger7527 2 года назад

Good video only thing I noticed was the high under cuts on the jambs

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

I had to go watch the video to see what you ment. And it brought up bad memories. Lol just kidding. We did have to pull tile and backer board from this sub floor. (Not fun). I have thought about making a video on how to fix high jambs. I recorded one but I wasn't happy with the video quality . Maybe in the future this will be a great video idea

@deborahpolley2348 3 года назад

What, how to put a planks on top a cement slab. I'm updating my garage into a room.

@mjpak378 4 года назад

Hi, thank you so much for your great, helpful video~!! My dad and I are trying to install these, and we're halfway through... but my dad made a lot of thin hairline gaps between the planks. Does that mean they weren't locked in correctly? Should we do it all over again? I'd deeply appreciate your help..

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

If you have some cracks you can try taking a mallet and smacking the planks on the face at an angle from top to bottom. This will work if the are cracks on the side to. If you can't get them to close up. Then use a longer scrap piece to lock in for a tapping block . Then all the way acrossed start tapping it back. A bunch. See if the force is enuff to close up gaps farther back. If that does t work you may have to take it a part and lock them in right. Good thing is they uninstall as easy as they install. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

@mjpak378 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!! I will try that~ :) or take it apart and redo 🤦‍♀️ I wish I found your video earlier~ it's a really big help!

@justlooking2222 3 года назад

How do you take this flooring apart ? New to remove two rows to get to a soft spot where two pieces of sub floor meet that we forgot to raise up the one side. We a talking about an 1/8" for about a 1-1/2', it's in a moderate traffic are and will eventually print through to the surface of the plank floor.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Yeah hopefully it's not in the middle. But you basically work backwards from the way it was installed.cut your caulk line. Removed 1/4 round and started pulling planks back till you reach the spot. Unfortunately I have not found a way to take a section out of the middle. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

2 года назад

These look great! But, question: can I instal and place counters and appliances ok top? How does it handle floods?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

You can set things like frig and stove on it but not things that are going to stop it from moving. Lvp doesn't expand and contract like wood and laminate. But the wood I. Your house does so it's best to floor around cabinets and vanities. Thanks for the question

@tman8939 3 года назад

six good tips, my tip is to return product to home depot and buy a high quality product. i installed in 3000 sq ft house what a pain in the arss..

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Was it the regular lifeproof or the bamboo style installing g the spc I haven't had any problems. But that lifeproof bamboo can be a beast. Especially under door jambs and last rows. Sorry to hear about your issues. Good luck in the future. Thanks for the comment

@Mkarver 2 года назад

Great video. We just finished doing our first life proof install in a bedroom and are trying to avoid transitions. However, I’m realizing that I may have to click in planks in the reverse order by nature of how a room or hallway opens up on both sides of my new row of planks as I run my planks out into a new room. Is this possible? How do you deal with this situation?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

It can be done. You will have yo work backwards. I always do my doorways in 2 pieces if the next row runs around the wall into both rooms. Lifeproof can be a pain to install backwards under door jambs. But it's fairly easy in the open. I would definitely slide a scrap piece under the planks and another scrap piece to tap it in. It's up to you but here's a couple videos I made that might help. One is older bit shows what I just explained the other is installing laminate though the doorway ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-73S7AhE_VTs.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tvx6TDPQnNc.html hope that helps. Good luck on your floor. Let me know how it turns out and feel free to ask any questions.

@Mkarver 2 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR Thank you so much for the advice. I appreciate you taking the time to help.

@KimA-mw7rt 2 месяца назад

The install instructions from Home Depot say that you do not have to use an additional underlayment, but I notice in your toilet flange install clip you are using a vapor barrier. We are installing in a small, new construction apartment. Your thoughts?

@vickygratton8660 4 года назад

I'm new to DIY and am having a heck of a time with these planks! I just can't get them to click in for a nice tight fit. You make it look super easy in your videos so I'm going to give it another go- I wish I knew what type of hammer you're using there, I've been relying on a rubber mallet and the install kit block. No matter what I do, I'm left with a gap on either the short side or the long side. I know that my old subfloor being old wood might be part of the problem. I"m only three rows in and it's not connecting well and I'm wishing that I could just throw my hands up and pay a pro! :(

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

Ok so getting the first couple rows together can be tuff. If you're new to diy then try pulling your floor off the wall about a foot and put one row together. Make sure it off the wall about the same distance on both ends. Then take some scrap pieces about 6 inches wide and click them in on the back side put one on the ends where the 2 boards come together and one in the middle of each plank. Then put some screws in them to hold the floor in place.Then you can use a scrap piece as I've shown in the video for a tapping block. And you should be able to hit it a little harder with just a regular hammer without your whole floor moving or coming Apart. Then with your mallet when you smack the planks down. Swing your mallet at an angle to push the plank together. This is how i close up gaps. Be careful using tapping blocks on the end cause it could go too far and the destroy the plank and possibly the one nex to it . After you have about 3 rows put together you can pull the screws and scrap pieces from the back and have someone help you push the whole thing back up against the wall. Then your off to the races.Hope that helps. Feel free to ask anymore questions. If I don't know the answer... I'll find it😁

@raiderxxnation4199 3 года назад

I'm having a similar problem but on a concrete floor. Any suggestions. Everything locks in but there is a very slight gap on the long side some times. I hit one side and the other comes out slightly. I do the same on the other side but the side I just hit comes out slightly. Not sure what to do as I've used the spacers but it isn't helping.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Try starting your first row a couple feet off the wall. Get a sacrifice plank and cut it up in 8 inch pieces. Take those pieces and click them on the back side of your row at the seams (make sure you split the seams evenly). Go ahead and put together another row or 2 now while you are off the wall and the seams are supported by the sacrifice pieces. Now you can remove the sacrifice pieces and push all rows up against the wall. Don't forget to put your spacers in!

@raiderxxnation4199 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR that's a good tip. Thank you.

@ericzeigler8669 Год назад

It''s the crappy click lock system that is giving you a hard time. The manufacturer (China) doesn't have good quality control to ensure the consumer gets a consistent product. Sometimes the click lock profile is accidentally rolled or misaligned during manufacture. Other times the click lock system is damaged in transit. Careful inspection of all planks is mandatory before beginning installation. The material used in the click lock is fragile and often crumbles during assembly. On average about 60% of the vinyl planks aren't able to pass visual inspection. That's way more than the extra 10% the manufacturer suggests buying to complete a project. If disappointment is your goal then this is the product for you.

@kevinneal2575 3 года назад

Do you need to completely remove old adhesive from the previous floor? That’s quite a job. I’m going to make sure the floor is relatively even, smoothing out any high spots and go over the top of the vinyl adhesive. It’s not very thick. Also a little worried that the toilet flange won’t be perfectly flush to the plank. I’ve seen them completely remove the flange and re-adjust to make it flush. Also a bigger job than it seems.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Check this video out in which I installed life proof over vinyl ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cxA7FVlMxIw.html. Also if your toilet flange is too low they make something called a flange extension which will bring it up flush so you don't have to redo the whole plumbing. Hope that helps thanks for the question

@lisasimone6244 2 года назад

I have square linoleum on the floor they seem to be pretty stuck in the bathroom floor however one is loose you can pick it up should I just leave it there so it stays the same height

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

If you are laying a floating floor it should be fine but I would probably use some adhesive is spot to keep it from moving around under the new floor. Dont use thick glue and dont use a lot. Believe me it can be a pain to know it back down to the same height full of glue

@harryy5353 4 года назад

Hi. I am watching your postings. Do I need any padding for concrete floor? My concrete floor seems that is not a perfect condition as plywood one. Is it possible to finish using the Lifeproof without any power tools. Thanks.

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

If your laying on concrete and it is not flat you can always used floor leveler to fill in low spots. However really high spots would need to be grinded down unless your going to pour floor leveler over the whole floor to the highest point. The padding comes on the bottom of the lifeproof but you may need a moisture barrier. As for installation, As long as you have a large supply of blades you can probably install the whole floor with a razor knfe and a mallet. But cutting trim will require a miter box. Which they also make powerless ( hand saw)

@harryy5353 4 года назад

Thank you.

@sandrakij1365 2 года назад

How do you install up against a brick fire place, do you under cut the brick.

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

It is a dusty job but unless you get lucky, you may have to undercut t he fireplace. A lot of times I get lucky and there us a layer of mortar on the bottom. I'm usually able to chisel that away enough to get the flooring underneath with enough clearance to allow expansion. Otherwise you will have to put 1/4 round around it. Problem is the brick isn't always straight. So scribing would be your last resort. Then you can silicone e between the flooring and brick. Hope that helps Thanks for the question.

@shdwwzrd69 2 года назад

Ok question do I need to remove the base board molding or baseboard heaters?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

@shdwwzrd69 You don't have to remove the baseboard unless you don't want quarter round. As for the baseboard heaters, as long as they are not blowing straight down on the floor and the LVP will slide underneath, you should be fine. Let me know if you have any other questions - good luck.

@ericoxford7069 3 года назад

I definitely learned a lot today from this video. I'd like to do a engineered hardwood floor in my home in place of the carpet and tile that is currently in the living room (carpet) and foyer (ceramic tile). In the foyer I would like a herringbone design in the center surrounded by two detail trim boards. Can you do a video on how to do this? I've watched a few RU-vid videos on how to do it but I'd like to learn your method and tips. Thanks!

@MiyamotoMusashi9 10 месяцев назад

Screw home depot for not selling pieces , any mistakes spend $60 for a whole box throw 5 pieces away

@loweman22656 2 года назад

How do I cut to fit around a entry door jam. There’s no space from floor door jam to floor. Then there’s a metal strip that crosses to other side of entry door. Thx

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Check out my latest short about scribing. It might help. Also in the how to install pergo outlast there is Nother scribing trick. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

@EdStaniszewski Год назад

Where do you usually start if its 2 rooms with same flooring? I heard conflicting thoughts on this subject.

@YOUFLOOR Год назад

It's always easiest if you can run the very 1st couple rows through all the rooms that it's going to be going in if that's not possible you will have to pop a control line and pull all your measurements off of that control line will be A-line that runs from one end to the other so that you can pull your measurements off of that into each room. I use the laser to pop a control line in this video and it helped when I had to run flooring both forwards and backwards in multiple runs maybe it will help you with your question. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R_d28YWG4qw.html

@lisasimone6244 2 года назад

Can you go around the toilet or do you have to take the toilet up and when you do so do you have to put a new ring on the toilet?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

We generally pull the toilet. It's much easier to cut around a 7 inch hole than to try and cut each piece perfect around the toilet. Then have to caulk and seal it. And yes more than likely unless it has been recently installed the wax ring will probably need to be changed. Thanks for the question

@jsteele1820 3 года назад

Hello, i am going to install this in our entire first floor. My question is, in the kitchen we have vinyl sheet flooring with 1/4 in Luan but the remainder of the house has carpet on subfloor. Do I need to remove the Vinyl sheet flooring and the 1/4 luan? Before installing the lifeproof? I know the carpet and pad must go. Thank you.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Yes if you want to run your floor all at the same level with no transitions, you're going to have to remove the luan and vinyl. If you locate thre seams in the luantou can cut them with a razor knife and tear the luan in2x4 sheats. Makes it easier. Will still have to pound down a 1000 staples but it'll be worth it. Thanks for the question

@jsteele1820 3 года назад

Thank you my friend.

@scotthaggerty6670 3 года назад

Can you install all the flooring first then add cabinets on top of the plank flooring? Or will that not allow for proper expansion and contraction?

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Not if it is a floating floor. You need to allow your floor to expand and contract. It will slightly move all as one with hot and cold. If it is pinned down from weigh it could stop it from moving in that area. Creating gaps This Is not so bad with lvp. But I wouldn't take the chance. I hope that helps. Thanks for the question

@scotthaggerty6670 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR I appreciate the the advice!

@scotthaggerty6670 3 года назад

By the way....great info on this video, especially the cut piece for a tap-block to secure planks together and the split around pipes.

@cjay233 3 года назад

Nice job. What color flooring is this please. TFS

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Sterling oak. Thanks for the question

@Iowawalrus 2 года назад

Nice job. How's come you don't fasten the first or last row?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

What do you mean fasten them. Like nail them down? You can't nail down floating floor. If you do you will stop it from being able to move during expansion and contractions . This can cause stress which will lead to peaking or bowed up floors. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

@aaronpage1822 3 года назад

I hate when people don’t remove base boards when installing new flooring. Looks so cheesy when they add a quarter round trim piece. Very DIY looking.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Thanks for your Input.

@adnilasor2 3 года назад

I think quarter round is the ugliest thing ever 😆

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Depends On who's installing it. Thank for your opinion.

@rickbecket2820 2 года назад

Do you install the Lifeproof planks under cabinets? Or do you go around cabinets?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Technically you should not set anything heavy on any floating floors so it can still move for expansion. Furnitur and appliances are ok. But I think it's that the cabinet would be pretty heavy and attached to the wall. Preventing them from moving with the floor. Hope that helps. Thanks again for the question. 😁👊

@Burningdaylighter 3 года назад

Would you recommend these for a rental apartment? I currently have either vinyl or laminate flooring but to be honest I HATE the ones my landlord installed before I moved in. I’ve been debating on what I should do that will be easily removable when I move out since I’ll be placing new flooring on top of the existing flooring my landlord installed. What would you recommend? These?

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Well this is a floating floor. And if your floor now is floating. You aren't supposed to install floating over floating. It will void the warranty. Plus it will shrink your base boards down to almost nothing. Hate to say but you may have to pull the old floor. Talk to the landlord maybe he won't mind. However yes this floor is perfect for a rental. Thanks for the question

@Burningdaylighter 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR I already did and he doesn’t want me to. He doesn’t want me to do anything with the floors but I hate them so much I feel compelled to do something that will work and something that I can remove without any damage or trace when I do decide to move out. Do you suggest I go with a peel and stick route? I have decent sized base boards. I just want to know whats the best route to place over these existing floors and easy to remove that doesn’t damage the existing floors

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

There's really nothing you can lay on top of a floating floor. It will be moving all the time during hot and cold moments. Could cause problems. I definitely wouldnt use peel and stick. Those can be a disaster. If your existing floor is sheet vinyl then you should be ok to lay a floating floor over the top of that without harming the vinyl.

@photograffyc2139 2 года назад

@@Burningdaylighter Hi , if you haven't done anything to the floor yet, you could buy a roll of vinyl carpet in any design or color you want. Wood plank look or any solid color.

@jacquirimown3886 4 года назад

Also the manufacturer does not recommend it for stairs, what have you used for stairs? I was thinking you would need to stain wood noses to the right colour.

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

I did a little research as I've never installed over radiant heating system. I sea.s to be okay as long as you don't get over 85°. Also if you are Installing in multiple rooms and one room has heat and one doesn't. I would definitely put a transition in the doorway. The difference in room temperatures may give you a problem with expansion. On another note. Cap-a-tread from home depot is a great choice if you are trying to match a laminate color. They have many colors. And easy to install right over the old treads. And the stair nose is built in. As far as the color of this floor I believe it is called Sterling Oak. I hope that helps. Thanks for the question.

@jacquirimown3886 4 года назад

YOUFLOOR Flooring tips and tricks . Thank you so much for your quick response. Luckily my entire house has in floor radiant heating. I did subscribe to your videos and really appreciate you doing them and look forward to your new ones. Stay safe.

@keke9374 4 года назад

Which style is this one you're installing?

@zenon72 4 года назад

This is lifeproof vinyl plank from home depot and the style is called sterling oak

@falconeddie1393 3 года назад

Do i have to cut planks different sizes, or can i just lay them out the length they come in???

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

To start the flooring you shoul cut 4 of them. All about 6 to 8 inches longer than the next. Now stagger them in rows in front of you. Do a big one then smaller than bigger. Try to avoid h patterns and stair stepping. Really make it random. Then when you get to the end turn a board around measure and use the cut off for the next starter. I made a video if Interested. Its actually my 1st video on RU-vid. Probably terrible lol but will explain what I just said with video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Wo7oeNmfIZo.html. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

@falconeddie1393 3 года назад

Thank you I'm gonna go watch your other video.

@aw7794 4 года назад

I noticed you didn’t use 1/4” spacers at the walls as called for by the mfg. I don’t want to use them. What is your opinion?

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

Well I started off using them a long time ago but after doing it for so long it's not hard to Install flooring without them., as long as you're still leaving your normal 1/4 inch gap for expansion Round the perimeter. I have some spacers. But I generally only use them on my starter wall. That's just to prevent my floor from moving

@aw7794 4 года назад

Thank you so much. Started installing. Your hints were excellent!

@YOUFLOOR 4 года назад

Thanks so much. Your words mean a lot

@whim0020 4 года назад

Newbie here. I was wondering the same thing. Great tips. I’m doing my bedroom floor and was wondering the same thing. Easy to follow tips I’m ready to start this weekend.

@chriskinne461 3 года назад

Makin me nervous with that sharpie!

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

No need to be nervous. Use 100 % acetone to remove any sharpie of glue.

@ghettohey2388 3 года назад

Whats your thoughts on this. So the life proof that we just bought states in the installation instructions that a sound control underlayment is required as well as #15 or #30 felt as a moisture barrier for a wood subfloor. But I dont see anybody doing this in any videos pertaining to installing this product.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

My thoughts are ... confusing. I have installed so much of this stuff. And have answered so many questions. I almost have these directions memorized. I have never seen this in any lifeproof installation instructions. Life proof comes with the pad attached for quietness. It is mage of vinyl and a crushed stone center. Almost like tile. And I don't put plastic under tile. Unless you bought lifeproof with no pad attached. Which I've never heard of. I mean we don't use under payment on certain laminate and it's made of pressed cardboard and wood. There are 2 kinds of viynl plank. Spc and wpc. Wpc has a wood core as opposed to stone. I mean maybe if you got wps you need a moisture barrier. But to answer your question. I looked it up again ro make sure im not crazy. And I don't see anything about a moisture barrier. Unless maybe you're installing in a basement. Or this is new to the installation process. You have stumped me on this one. I ffc tou dont mind me asking. What color and style did you buy and where did you buy it. I would liked to do some research and follow up on this. I install home depot products ALL the time and this has never been in my instructions. So No I don't use anything under lifeproof. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

@ghettohey2388 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOORI swear its in the installation instructions that came in the flooring. It doesnt say that the #15 or #30 felt is required but it does say that the sound control underlayment is required. I can take a pic of it and send it to you so you can see it.

@ghettohey2388 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOORIts the Berkeley 7mm Lifeproof Engineered Click Bamboo Spc flooring.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Ok so I looked up that exact flooring from home depot. And the installation Instructions. As I mentioned in my earlier answer if it is wpc then it may require a moisture barrier. This product is a wspc. lol. I didn't realize we were talking about two different lifeproofs. The one In My videos are spc so they are made of vinyl and stone core. What you have is lifeproof plus a bamboo veneer on top. That sir is a wood product. And as anyone knows wood and moisture do not go good together. So if you are installing on concrete you will need a moisture barrier of 6mil poly (plastic) before you install your flooring. It says the underlayment is attached and if so. No other underlayment is required. If you would like to send me a pic, I'd be happy to take a look at it. But that's whereI am right now. Hope that was helpful

@ghettohey2388 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR So I checked out the product online and clicked on the installation instructions in the home depot online store and they are different than the paper installation instructions that came in the box. So not sure why the paper installation instructions in the box are different than the ones showing online. They are probably the ones you looked at. This makes it confusing for the consumer cause its state different ways to install. Im going with what you said and how it shows online.

@CrazyHeat59 3 года назад

I have a problem that maybe you encountered, I had to work backwards to transition into a hallway , I have one butt end that refuses to close and lock in, I tryed tapping with a cut piece and a hammer, still will not close. I saw about heating the end panels , worried I will make it worse. Any suggestions would be appreciated, really don't want to have to try to cut the whole panel out, thanks

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

This is a trick I made up sometimes it works sometimes it dosen't. (Definitely not on bamboo lifeproof. That stuff is a nightmare . Anyway take as scrap piece of florring. Wait . Go to 4:03 in the video. That's what I was gonna suggest. If its an joint butting another end, try bang on the top one about 3 inches from the end down at a slight angle with a rubber mallet in the direction of the other plank. So.etime a little bump is all it takes. Hope that helps

@CrazyHeat59 3 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR Thanks so much for the reply , I will give it another go!

@mayollo072 Год назад

Can this be installed over vct?

@YOUFLOOR Год назад

Yes, it can as long as it is all attached good, and you fill any holes

@samuelmaylor6634 2 года назад

Hello wonderi g how you went around that toilet flange

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

ru-vid.com5T3mkS4bQe4?feature=share hope this helps. Thanks for the question

@samuelmaylor6634 2 года назад

@@YOUFLOOR thanks

@elkwtz 2 года назад

I am having problems starting my vinyl planks on concrete floors

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

What is the problem. Maybe I can help.

@jacquirimown3886 4 года назад

Can you install over radient in floor heating? Also what colour did you install in this video? Thank you

@dd-si2se 2 года назад

can you do a video showing how to install lifeproof to exterior door then a transition or threshold?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

I will see what I can do. I may have something like this already filmed. Thanks for the question

@2lusher 3 года назад

Another tip make sure the package says vinyl plank flooring they sell a trashy laminate version in the EXACT same packaging for some reason

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Oh No! Hope were able to get it straightened out. Thanks for comment.

@zacharymilos392 2 года назад

Did you ever run into any scenarios where you couldn't tap the plank in and you had to plane and glue?

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

All the time. But I try not to if I can get it instead without that method. Sometimes you've got no choice. Thanks for the question

@VegasJPH 3 года назад

Good stuff. Have an email? I'd like to send pics of my place which is a split level & get some suggestions on direction to run. I know run the longest of the room length, but being a split level with different rooms and a 7 step stair area I'm a bit torn on which way to go for each area.

@YOUFLOOR 3 года назад

Yes sir. Zconstructionllc@gmail.com. look forward to it.

@user-cb2427 2 года назад

Did not see how you tied the ends together

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

Not sure what you mean by tying ends together. But if you're referring to how I install a boards on the last row. Or how to install the trim. Go to my channel and search through the videos. A lot of my other videos may show what you are looking for. Thanks for the comment

@Jesusking_ 2 года назад

Why is everyone scared of removing baseboards. Just thinking about using 1/4 round makes me gag.

@YOUFLOOR 2 года назад

I don't think its that they are scared to remove it but don't want to pay the cost. Also the 1/4 needed for expansion only covers an 1/8th of an inch with standard 3 inch base. If it shifts at all there's a gap. Everyone has their own opinion. Thanks is for sharing yours on my video.