Dreaded Vinyl plank repair made easy, multiple pieces

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vinyl plank repair is easier than you think! In this video, we'll show you how to repair multiple pieces of vinyl plank and make your floors look as good as new.
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00:00 Demonstration of preparation for cutting vinyl planks by marking, drilling, and preventing damage to adjacent boards.
02:52 Process of repairing vinyl planks involves removing multiple pieces, manipulating the planks, and using a handy tool for shaving off a lip.
06:04 Demonstration of installing vinyl planks, including bending and tapping into position for repair.
10:00 Demonstration of repairing vinyl planks by fitting them together at an angle and modifying a channel for proper installation.
13:26 Repairing vinyl planks involves shaving off the backside, applying super glue, and joining pieces in a specific direction.

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@carinwells8264 7 ай бұрын

This is incredible. I was looking at tearing up an entire room just to fix one board and your video just showed me how to solve my problem in 30 minutes. You're amazing!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 7 ай бұрын

Well, I hope everything turns out wonderful for you

@hugosergio7 4 ай бұрын

its great ans great video but mines lasted 4 months. it pushes against the other planks or i bubble up over time and depending on plank traffic

@Justwatching746 Ай бұрын

Amazing job

@mr.walston732 20 күн бұрын

This is above my pay grade, but it was fun and educational to watch. You sure are a pro at this.

@josephdillard9907 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, this video just saved me probably an entire day of work.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 2 ай бұрын

That’s great, thank you for sharing that

@bradb3245 Ай бұрын

This is one of the most fascinating and instructive video's I've ever seen. I need to do similar repairs and was always wondering how it could be done. The manipulation he does to the planks looks difficult for a noob like me, but at least I can see how he's going about it. The trimming and use of Glue is very innovative.

@JamesBond-oe5px 5 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation cameramen also did a good job thank you 👍

@michaelferguson1625 Жыл бұрын

Great video man I'm a 30 year man in this business, I cut mine different,but like your way better,thanks for helping me make my job a little bit easier 👍

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to help

@jman71890 4 ай бұрын

I have a modular and they did a bad job at the marriage seam and it was bowing up bad. They left a 3 inch gap at the seam! This saved me so much time from ripping up half of my living room! Thank you!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 4 ай бұрын

Awesome , thank you for sharing that

@tedmcnair9709 Жыл бұрын

Saved me half a day on a repair! A refrigerator gouged the floor in the middle of a kitchen only pulled three planks out and it looks like it never happened!

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m talking about, good job

@jeremiahmnjohnson Ай бұрын

Good video. You are very skilled with the razor, thanks for video

@FloorsbySouthernboys Ай бұрын

You’re quite welcome, thanks for watching. I appreciate your feedback.

@katiebear 5 ай бұрын

I have 2 planks I need to replace due to slight water damage on my not even a month old floor! Gutted to say the least. I’ve watched a ton of repair videos now on how to do this without ripping up all the from the wall. Yours is easy to understand for a moderate DIYer like me. I’ve got a multi tool to make the cut. Wish me luck!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 5 ай бұрын

You’ve got this

@diverdave4056 4 ай бұрын

come on now Water won't hurt these tiles ! I put a one foot piece into a 5 gallon bucket of water and left it there for 4 weeks = no damage or expansion

@katewilson1059 2 ай бұрын

😅@@diverdave4056

@gary8289 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video on replacing more than one board, just what i need to do, many thanks.

@paulblarty8775 3 ай бұрын

Your video was definitely much more thorough and informative than the manufacturers repair video.. Thank you very much!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 3 ай бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that buddy

@ItsAdam12 5 ай бұрын

As a DIY Landlord just saved me hundreds from have to replace LVP tenant have messed up! Thank you

@djomarsuperstar 4 ай бұрын

You are the best teacher for this. Thank you.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much my friend. I appreciate that.

@greogesnote8507 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I thought it was impossible to repair vinyl planking. Thanks.

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

It’s actually really easy to replace an appliance, don’t take long at all and if you know how to do, it is rather simply because it’s such an easy product to work with

@nigelc9907 11 күн бұрын

love seeing those lines that you drawed right there brother

@mrj0hnster 3 ай бұрын

Best video for multi plank repair

@FloorsbySouthernboys 3 ай бұрын

Awesome

@RichardWilson-sh3kr 7 ай бұрын

Dood! You got a new subscriber. I have several that are buckling, they got tight on a wall and are now permanently deformed. I am doing this surgery tomorrow. Very grateful that you took the time to make this video. Everyone shows how to remove and replace one not a section and this is easier to follow and more clear. Nice job.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 7 ай бұрын

Awesome , I hope your repair turned out nice

@lanemcook1 4 ай бұрын

Great job, new tricks demonstrated. My icemaker pex hose leaked under my fridge and ruined some planks in front, bowing up the seams. Will see how the repair goes.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 4 ай бұрын

You probably wouldn’t believe how often that happens. Icemaker lines leak very often. Good luck on your repair. I hope it turns out lovely for you.

@ksfletcher 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! We have some buckling pieces from our flooring we installed not even a year ago and this will save our floor! 🤩

@FloorsbySouthernboys 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@IAMKIAB 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@barryeasterling3792 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video!!! Ty!!!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, glad to help

@kennethrdotson1 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank!

@julsrr8261 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video . was super helpful.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 5 ай бұрын

😀👍

@RonnyPerez. Жыл бұрын

you are going to save a lot of money on job i made. and some plank blew up and didnt know what to do. !!!!! thanks alot

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

😀👍

@TyphusVonElder Жыл бұрын

Oh man, this is what I needed like 2 weeks ago. I was just removing the channels where ever and using a lot of super glue. Lmao. Good thing i got extra pieces

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

😀👍

@user-zu2bw1hq7m 9 ай бұрын

Great help saved us a lot of time

@alicepepplow Жыл бұрын

You are definitely good at this! Thanks for the tips

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you ma’am, you are quite welcome

@xXxc4r0l1n4xXx 6 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!

@infraled 11 ай бұрын

This gave me some good ideas to repair a laminate floor, thank you.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, you’re welcome, glad to help

@MaMa-qh4dy Жыл бұрын

GREAT job Ruben. Thank you for sharing.

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Thank you,hope it helps

@weloveups831 Жыл бұрын

Thanks your videos have been outstanding. Great demo!

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks buddy I hope it helps

@YellowTreeB 10 ай бұрын

So helpful thank you!

@jeffsedlick2978 10 ай бұрын

This video was a big help! Thank you !

@FloorsbySouthernboys 10 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you

@johnsteier3535 Жыл бұрын

You made a great point at the end about super glue not setting up until smashed down. Good idea to use the gel super glue. Works awesome with how you just demonstrated

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

😀👍

@coloyikes 10 ай бұрын

absolutely GREAT I need to find that tapping block

@FloorsbySouthernboys 10 ай бұрын

Here you are www.fbsb.store/product/big-tapping-block/126

@julielundberg354 9 ай бұрын

We just had new LVP flooring laid down by family & friends. There are some big gouges in places, and this video will help know me replace those. Thank you

@FloorsbySouthernboys 9 ай бұрын

😀

@jimbob7939 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done Ruben! The Taylor power shutter helps a lot on these repairs and installing lvp in general.

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

I’ve got one I just didn’t use it because I didn’t think most people would have one

@shawnmoore5621 Жыл бұрын

Just did one of them repairs the other day, I glued and Kool glided it together

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Definitely won’t go nowhere

@MaelthasDivine Жыл бұрын

Great video for teaching how to repair plank.

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@johnsteier3535 Жыл бұрын

Nice job!! I watched another video you did awhile back with this same saw. Yep went out and bought me one too. I love it!!

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is a super convenient little saw

@jonathancowdin3775 Жыл бұрын

Love the compact circular saw, work great

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I usually hook it to my dust collection, but I was kind of rushed when I was making this video

@168grhp 9 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Kuper133 11 ай бұрын

Отличное видео! Спасибо!

@pearson4068 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you, installing some vinyl click myself today/tomorrow. Cheers!

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Daveeed429 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I used the company 50 floor to install my vinyl flooring and multiple planks in my kitchen are coming up cause they did a crap job. A lot of the planks are cracked already and pieces breaking off so I’m just gonna pull the rest of the plank off and should be good to install the new pieces after I make my modifications

@FloorsbySouthernboys 8 ай бұрын

Oh man that’s awful, I hope you can make everything work out

@oddopops1327 5 ай бұрын

👍👍😉Thank you!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@oddopops1327 5 ай бұрын

@@FloorsbySouthernboys 👍😎

@KevinMorales-ly2rq Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such great information thank you.. 🤙

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

I hope it helps

@iamgriff Жыл бұрын

My first time watching your channel. At the first glance, I thought it was my job-site. I use those bessy spacers, I wear pro knees, and I have DeWalt tools 😂

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

😂😂 good choices

@JuanRivera-jf4jz 5 ай бұрын

Thanks,I learned from U,GOD help U always awesome job 👏👍🙏

@jsballeck Жыл бұрын

Good job 👏

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@toreyyoung1518 6 ай бұрын

I've been doing flooring warranty/repairs for MANY years. LVP... Laminate...EVP..... GARBAGE!!!!. When it fails,& it Will.....the manufacturer will ALWAYS, ALWAYS blame the installer even though it's CRAPPY product!!!!!

@FloorsbySouthernboys 6 ай бұрын

I will agree there are lots of bad products out there but if people will follow the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines on how to properly install these products they will last for a long time without failure. 99% of the people do not do that so therefore, you get the manufacturers blaming the Installer because it is their fault.

@JenniferFuchek Ай бұрын

I agree most/some do not follow manufacturer on the installation... however, most of the time the manufacturer has requirements that are either dang near impossible (⅛" flatness elevation in 10 feet or something - just as example) or are contradictory in care instructions (one thing says steam mop is okay so long as not "held in place over 5 minutes" but elsewhere steam mops are NOT allowed).... so even IF installed correctly by professionals and all care and concerns followed (slab flat, thoroughly swept & vacuumed, leveled where needed, 6 mil plastic laid down, proper gap left around perimeter for expansion & contraction, etc) the product can/will STILL FAIL. Then, when an inspector comes out, they will find any reason to NOT blame the sub-par product but instead put the blame on the installer. A lot of the newer LVP products are garbage but the manufacturer wants to always shift blame to anyone and everyone else so as to not hurt their bottom line (the dollar).

@JenniferFuchek Ай бұрын

Also, if customer causes damage by improperly caring for the LVP floor (using Fabuloso or steam mop, for example) and inspector comes out, they can (and have) blamed installer for it instead of admitting their product did not withstand regular use and care by the customer as it should've. Inspectors always side with the company and blame the installer to negate responsibility for a crap product. I see SO many times people ask "how should I take care of or clean this floor?" and wanna use any and every product out there like it's a standard tile or sheet vinyl, when they (the mfg) SHOULD include specific care instructions on the product boxes/packaging so as to NOT cause confusion.

@eddyherrera6326 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bozhao5193 8 ай бұрын

Awesome

@FloorsbySouthernboys 8 ай бұрын

😀👍

@jessicawinder3016 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing me how to replace the broken boards in my home. I watched quite a few other videos on this and you gave some very helpful tips that other people didn't share especially the drilling of the corners. I love any tips that save me from unnecessary issues 😅. My boards are all cracked basically in a straight line where the renovation company removed the tile from one side and attempted to make it even. Any ideas on how I can avoid spending thousands of dollars to rip it out and try again?

@FloorsbySouthernboys 4 ай бұрын

You can take out about 5 feet of your vinyl plank, flooring and feather or float the floor down from the top of the tile down to the bear floor using a floor patch make a very gradual ramp with floor patch and it will not affect your newly installed vinyl plank it will need to be about 5 feet wide therefore, it will slope slowly enough to not damage or be noticeable

@kissa5695 2 ай бұрын

Helpful video but not sure how I’d be able to do it with thick 12mm laminate with an underpad since I can’t bend it to fit

@jeffharkleroad3290 Ай бұрын

Question So you only shave the end edge with the female end(the tab thats flat to subfloor?)

@coloradofan7034 3 ай бұрын

Great work. I'm scared, mine is in the middle of the room. Wish you would come do it for me..

@FloorsbySouthernboys 3 ай бұрын

You will be fine

@dman_79 14 күн бұрын

If I have a scuff in only one plank, do I need to remove 3 like in your video or can I just remove the one? If just removing one, would the installation be the same as the final plank in your video?

@croc9087 4 ай бұрын

How can I tell what I need to do to the ends? Is it always the last plank that needs to get placed or?

@FarmerBrad 5 ай бұрын

Is this considered angle to angle flooring?

@Ace26161 11 ай бұрын

Is that wood board under planks?

@petemanure6552 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried using the thin seaming tape on your Cool glide to out under the modified tongues instead of super glue. It works really well.

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Yes sir I have done it both ways

@CarlosGomez-xo4vc 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Still not sure if I want to do it myself. Do you know anyone in jacksonville Fl that does your technique?

@FloorsbySouthernboys 10 ай бұрын

Afraid not, my friend

@richfiglia1383 3 ай бұрын

Please send a link for the knee pads you are using. Thanks !

@FloorsbySouthernboys 2 ай бұрын

here you are..tools4flooring.pxf.io/eKrdnO

@HuenRahlan 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤ Hi friend

@peterstanghellini393 9 ай бұрын

I have laminate planks and some of the joints swelled so I would have to remove multiple planks. I guess I can cut out a piece of flooring and take it to flooring store to see if they can match color but more importantly the locking channel needs to be comparable. I don’t know the manufacturer

@FloorsbySouthernboys 9 ай бұрын

That is a risky move, some times Flooring will be discontinued quite often. That is likely not to be able to find something to put back.

@rickspalding3047 Ай бұрын

Utility knife? My planks are almost an inch thick

@FozzyMinotaur 2 ай бұрын

I just had repairs done on my home that’s only a year old. They glued down the pieces to the concrete. Is that going to be a problem?

@FloorsbySouthernboys 2 ай бұрын

If it is a click together product, then it is definitely going to be a problem

@elisabethdow7048 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I’ve watched a number of your videos!! Quick question, does this destroy the waterproof feature, since the locking creates the seal? Thank you!!!😊

@FloorsbySouthernboys 9 ай бұрын

As long as you get it back down in place like it supposed to be you won’t have any issues

@dkaroun 6 ай бұрын

A true floor MacGyver. Does it last though with people walking on it?? Regardless thank you for sharing this clever work around.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@Steviewonderwhy 6 ай бұрын

Replacing a single pieces should be a breeze?

@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524 Жыл бұрын

Hey Reuben. Can you replace planks if they are starts or finishers or this trick is only for planks in the middle.

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

You can replace any plank anywhere

@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524 Жыл бұрын

Drop lock and the one where you connect the small joint first ?

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

@@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524 yup

@pbcprecisionflooringllc3524 Жыл бұрын

@@FloorsbySouthernboys thank you for Your time and Advice .

@janthony1342 9 ай бұрын

We had Pergo LWP Duracraft flooring installed about 2yr ago over a cement slab. The installer did not level the cement slab in one section and the floor is bowing and beginning to split. I need to replace 2 or 3 planks. The planks are about 5 or 6 planks from the wall. Can I carefully pull up the planks from the wall until I reach the ones I wish to pull up, reinstall and replace? Or, should I cut them out the way you did? Also, how can I go about leveling a very small section of concrete? With your method how do you know when to cut the edges? Thanks

@janthony1342 9 ай бұрын

I believe I found a leveling option. As I mentioned its a very small area. - Henry 345 1 Qt. Pre-Mixed Patch and Level. Please let me know what you think.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 9 ай бұрын

If it is not far from the edge like you say, and also, you need to do some floor leveling, I probably would work from the wall over to the damaged area. That will give you plenty of room to do what kind of leveling you need and then place your planks back in

@FloorsbySouthernboys 9 ай бұрын

@@janthony1342 if it is gray and not white, you will be fine using it. Any of the white floor paint has a different base and it is not any good it will crack and crumble up and will not stick to your concrete.

@janthony1342 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your replies. I appreciate it!

@janthony1342 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately after looking at this more closely, pulling up planks requires I pull up 5 or 6 rows that extend 10 or 12 feet, not too bad. The problem is, the first row has a section that extends under a baseboard hydronic heater enclosure. I would need to remove the heater top-back panel in order to lift the planks in the first row. Even doing this will not guarantee I will be able to lift the first row because noiseless element (tin) may be in the way. I think I’m back to focusing on removing three planks similar to how you did in this video. I will look at this more closely tomorrow.

@topg1084 3 ай бұрын

how much would this cost to pay some1 to fix it for me

@FloorsbySouthernboys 3 ай бұрын

Probably $250-$300

@generalrambo1516 Жыл бұрын

What is that tapping tool you are using? Not the hammer and plank piece

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

These big tapping blocks are like best that you can buy and they work for any click together product, I even use it on tongue and groove hardwood installations www.fbsb.store/product/big-tapping-block/126

@generalrambo1516 Жыл бұрын

@@FloorsbySouthernboys thank you!!

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

@@generalrambo1516 you’re welcome buddy

@lucasreuss3170 Жыл бұрын

Like to see this with a drop lock floor

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

With a drop lock, it would be easier

@tylerlee1222 Жыл бұрын

Do you live close to northwestern corner of Georgia?

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

I am not too terribly far, there is a portion of Georgia that sticks up into Tennessee before Chattanooga that I can be there in about 50 minutes. I am about an hour and 40 minutes to Dalton Georgia.

@carpet180 Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

😀👍

@user-up7by3ws7t 4 ай бұрын

oh---my floor is the tongue and groove so that's not going to work for me! but thanks+

@jeffreychance2000 Ай бұрын

Southern boy to southern boy.,... Hopefully your sitting down...with the vin you can hit with a heat gun and fold the last piece in without glue 🤔

@FloorsbySouthernboys Ай бұрын

😂😂

@terenceharley7081 Жыл бұрын

You don’t need to glue booth ends and you actually shouldn’t be gluing the backside of that one end. The last plank you put in just tap one side of the row done a little. You then only have to cut the small side of the plank off. You then just put glue on the big side of the plank on the floor then put your new repair board in. You finish by tapping the row back until it’s reaches the end of your new board..

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MaelthasDivine Жыл бұрын

He just showed the world how to do it. he doesnt need some nerd giving his opinion. this is how he does it and works.

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

@@MaelthasDivine 😂😂

@terenceharley7081 Жыл бұрын

@@FloorsbySouthernboys Maeithas Divine that’s great if Rueben does it that way. I’ve been doing flooring for 32 years and the way I described also works and is easier

@FloorsbySouthernboys Жыл бұрын

@@terenceharley7081 thank you for sharing it,much appreciated

@chestersalvester2373 Жыл бұрын

Noice

@AscribeAndDeclare 11 ай бұрын

What did we all do before Gorilla glue!? 😆

@idealyoulose 9 ай бұрын

Very nice 👌. Thanks for the knowledge.

@FloorsbySouthernboys 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I hope your project turns out nice.

@Anthonythesider Жыл бұрын

Now show the vinyl repair with a 12 mil vinyl thats like concrete and has no flex ability

@toreyyoung1518 6 ай бұрын

And when your plank replacements fail, you have super glue on every surrounding board. Enjoy that repair I'm telling you this s*** is crappier than Legos. Unbuilding it is always the best way like repairs have come up over the past few years and they're stupid because you're breaking the warranty by gluing it all together. I know I'm more into guy and I have to do it too. Spend the money and put real for him in your house. Hardwood tile or sheet vinyl or carpet

@FloorsbySouthernboys 6 ай бұрын

This does not void the warranty. It is actually how the manufacturer teaches you to repair a bad plank. And if they installation is done, correct vinyl plank will last more years and years and years. The problem with vinyl plank is every handyman in the country think they can do it because they know how to click it together. There is a lot more to a professional long lasting installation than just clicking it together.