If Your Vinyl Plank has Attached Pad | Do You NEED More Pad?

0If Your Vinyl Plank has Attached Pad - Do You NEED More Pad?
This is a very common question. In this video, I will share all of the Pro's and Con's of using an additional pad, under a Plank that has an attached pad.

Here are the links I mentioned in the video. [I do get a commission if you make a purchase with these links and my family and I thank you for your support]

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Time Stamps -
0:00 Introduction
Pro's and Con's
0:31 Moisture Protection
1:19 Hides Imperfections
02:55 Allows movement
05:11 Sound Deadening
07:11 Causes Stress on Locking System
07:37 How Pad Affects Locking System - Drop and Lock/Angle to Angle
10:22 advice on Angle to Angle Installation
11:58 Best Pad to Use Under Vinyl Plank
13:45 Run down of Pro's and Con's
15:02 Prayer and Blessing for you

[nell-bo]

Dude! That's the first time, I had someone pray for me after a diy video. Continue to shine your light before men....Your floor installation channel is one of the best out there if not the top in my humble opinion. Thanks and...Amen!

[rossmannab]

Outstanding instruction. Clear, concise, a master craftsman.

[bustertn]

Love that you like QuietWalk. It was the first pad I ever used back when I did my first house in the 90's. The reason was exactly what you said. I liked the density and sound deadening quality and the price.

[jeffwilliams]

Joe, your channel is by far the best I have viewed on flooring. Also, and possibly even more important, when you humbly but boldly profess faith and pray for us, that is powerful. You are being a light in this world, a world that needs men like you showing others the way…you are a blessing in many ways to many people. You inspire me brother. Thank you!

[Floortally]

I’ve installed vinyl plank flooring with and without pads, and I can definitely see both sides. Using a pad does help with minor imperfections and moisture issues, which is crucial for concrete subfloors. However, I found that it can sometimes make the locking system less stable, especially with drop-lock designs.

I remember one project where the thicker pad caused some planks to pop apart, leading to a frustrating fix. Overall, if you choose a thinner pad, like 1.5 mm, it can create a balance between comfort and durability. Just be mindful of installation challenges!

[maverick_trail]

Another great video Joe, I saved it for when I'm ready to replace my flooring. Always look forward to the prayer at the end. I hope you and your family have a blessed holiday!

[TrevorSmith-pg]

Thank you so much. I work at Lowe’s flooring and I’ll translate your expertise to more people. I’ll tell them about this channel too. Thanks again

[MAGAMAN]

I installed a ton of angle to angle flooring and I think it's much better than the tap and lock. I find the best way to install it is to connect the ends together first and connect them together as a very long plank. I used the off cuts from my first row to lock the joints together (I think I got that idea from your videos). I did a 12 x 14 room by myself with no problems. Edit: This was the first room I did this way, but I had done several locking the individual planks together the way the instructions said and it was a royal pain.

[CorneliusSRT]

Amen! Great video! I’m about to do my floors myself and this is very helpful.

[Chamdar]

These videos are excellent! Exceptional quality, and I appreciate the quick simple prayer at the end. Thank you, and Blessings on you and yours!

[ellenwelch]

So, so helpful!! Just getting m supplies together and I ordered the wrong underlayment… thought thicker was better!!
Thanks for steering me away from a big mistake ♥️🙏🏼♥️

[pams]

Thank you for your prayer! Such a blessing to me this morning as I consider helping my son finish his reno project

[lschiz-photography]

In Jesus name, yes!!
Your a blessing indeed in more ways than you know!!
Thanks again too for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I have a small kitchen jon in Jan. My kitchen. Going to look for the pad video now.
Thanks Joe

[InkedCarpenter]

Joe, great video! Thank you for the video and, more importantly, for the prayer. That really got to me, man. I don't know why, but it made my eyes start to leak. I've been going through a lot for a long time, and I keep wanting to give up and give in. But through the grace of God, I keep trudging along.

Thank you, brother.

[LOMBARDSF]

Oh man…What a GREAT and HELPFUL video, COOL & NICE dude & super prayer at the end I truly needed. I get stressed easy. Let go, let God. It works! But I still forget most of the time. Totally AWESOME reminder. THANK U!!!

[TommyDavidVerbal]

I was gonna subscribe but when you hit us with the prayer I was like "This dude is LEGIT !"
Great video for a layman like myself. I forgot to say I SUBSCRIBED

[sprnova]

Your videos are very informative-I have learned a great deal from you! Thank you for posting such valuable information. The prayer you did at the end was great to see and hear. God Bless you !!! So good to see a God loving person pray for those who are DIY's . Thank You

[mortenthenorwegian]

Hey Joe! I just want to thank you for super nice and educational videos. Here from Norway, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a nice holiday season.

[jamesk]

That prayer at the end made me subscribe :)

[adamw]

Joe I'm just back years later to say thanks yet again for your videos. I laid laminate in most of my house with your videos and tips. You helped me get pro quality results DIY and any shortcomings in minor areas were from before I found your tip for that specific issue. Wishing you nothing but the best in 2024.