7 TIPS You'd REGRET NOT Knowing when Installing Vinyl Plank

Pro Installer(Youtuber) helps a Diy'er with a Vinyl Plank installation and shares all of his secrets.

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Intro 0:00 - 0:41
Meet Mike 0:42 - 1:30
Prep for Install 1:31 - 1:59
Plan Plank Layout 2:00 - 4:55
Why You should Plan 4:56 - 5:28
Starting first rows 5:29 - 9:59
Secure Plank to NOT Move 10:00 - 12:18
Stagger Joints 12:19 - 13:54
Tips for Installing Plank 13:55 - 17:25
Installing Pad | How and Why 13:56 - 18:38
How to Make a Cheater Board 18:39 - 19:59
Going through a Doorway into a Closet 20:00 - 22:46
THE BEST VINYL PLANK ON THE MARKET 22:47 - 25:08
Installing Plank into a doorway/Last Row 25:09 - 27:01
How to Modify Locking System to get Plank in a doorway 27:02 - 29:20
Install row left out in beginning 29:20 - 31:06
Installing a Transition at doorway 31:07 - 31:51
Interview Mike on the Install 31:52 - 34:45
Final Thoughts | Coupon Code 34:46 - 36:02

[AquaLew]

I like the concept of filming diy assisted installs you get to capture real time questions from the diy-er. ❤

[JayTSteele]

Joe, you helped me tremendously. I couldn't have done it without you. I recently laid a 1, 700 square foot floor in a 175yrs old building in upstate New York all alone. I used Pergo TimberCraft with Pergo underlayment. The main living space is roughly 30'× 10'. I had never put a single piece of flooring down. Not carpet, not tile, not laminate or linolium. I watched roughly 6hours or your videos before starting. Your 'tips and tricks' video was very helpful. I'm truly indebted to you for sharing your knowledge with the World. Thank you!

I would love to share photos of my work with you.

[TheMargo]

Best flooring installer on You tube! I learned all I needed from watching his videos when I installed my vinyl plank!

[samslade]

I can not begin to thank you for all your help. I especially like your prayers. I just retired and since I'm home all day, my wife thought it would be great to remodel the house and put down all new floors. 😵‍💫 I've never done this before. But I do have about 100 hours of YouTube experience.😆I just got the carpet up in one room and got chalk lines all over the house. Already thinking about finding a contractor.

[brianhorgan]

Joe is the main man when it comes to flooring, a true master at the top of his game and an absolute all round Nice guy.

[tccdlinux]

Awesome to watch a professional make complicated things look easy while others make easy things look complicated. Learn a lot from your videos. May god bless you.

[michaeld.]

I installed 1000 feet of vinyl plank in my daughter's house, and 1864 square feet of vinyl plank in my house. I watched Joe's videos before doing so, and my floors look amazing. No transitions in doorways, perfect alignment and proper spacing of all planks. I also used the tools Joe mentioned in his videos, including those adjustable spacers next to the walls (those are lifesavers), and saved a total in both houses of approx. $15, 000 dollars in labor.

Watch all his videos, and be prepared for some work. But when you're done, you'll be proud of your work, and you'll save a ton of money. Yes, you'll spend bucks on the best tools and such, but believe it: you'll save thousands.

[shellyd]

Brilliant idea to make how-to video where you help someone rather than just a "show and lecture" type video. What is so great is that you point out where he does things "wrong", etc. - somehow this reinforces the concepts better than just a lecture-style video. Good idea, maybe do some more of these. I will try to lay some flooring myself. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[gregr]

Joe, you are a True gentleman! I just did yet another nice floor using your tricks of the Trade! I had not done Laminate in awhile, I have been putting vinyl plank down! I wanted something more substantial to cover over bathroom floor of old farmhouse my kids are buying! I used Pergo + Moisture Resistant laminate! It was the hardest floor ever to get seams locked up! I tried every trick drop locking, sliding, etc! I ended up starting butt ends then heavy tapping the long ends and butt ends both! It really took effort but did lock up tight with persuasion!

[coreyreynolds]

This was so helpful! Having to slow down and explain things to someone who's in our shoes and see them work through learning is really neat. At first some of the techniques are like "why would you do that" then it's an "ahah!" moment that it all comes together. Thank you for your help and in many ways ministry.

[rraymond]

Just finished my whole house using joes plank tapper. Great tool from an even greater teacher!

[Fadamaster]

You are a beast laying vinyl flooring, I learned some tricks watching your old videos. The cheater board is genius

[tmcewanable]

Probably goes without saying (having read the reviews) but it is rare to come across an individual who has enough passion for what he/she does to extend that to help others. Reached out to Joe and lo and behold he responded back to me. He provided me with clear an concise direction to tackle my project. Beyond appreciative!! Class act!!

[jonathansteele]

Joe, All of your content is great, but this video stands out to me. I appreciate the way you teach and explain every step to a "real" DIYer. I've never sent a "Super Thanks" before, but I feel you really deserve it. Also, bought a Plank Hammer from you and can't wait to use it this weekend on my install. Keep up the great content.

[Koen]

Watched a few of your videos before I started doing 3 bedrooms & a hallway... I felt pretty good that we ( my 19 year daughter & I) could handle this.... Project came out great (wife is happy... that's my gauge on all projects)... again thanks

[strahle]

Joe, your videos helped us so much. We ended up removing four row of vinyl planks and starting over using your tricks. It was so much easier. Thank you very much. Great videos!

[moviesofthings]

Thank you so much Joe for being so generous with your knowledge! This "play by play" install video with you coaching a DIY'er is definitely one of my favorites, Great teaching skills!
I ordered some samples using your link, Im a few weeks out from going for my first install.

[michaelsparks]

Really learning a lot and gaining confidence watching your videos, thanks Joe!

[martywidholm]

Absolutely beautiful flooring plank I must say.
And thanks for the tips, it all makes perfect sense. You and YouTube are my DIY teaching guru’s.

[liveforever]

Thank you Mike. This is going to help me so much. I have been trying to do this for many months now, alone (female). Lots of trial and error . I am close to finishing living area and hall and then next bedroom and bathroom.