How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring In A Bathroom As A Beginner

How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring In A Bathroom As A Beginner | Home Renovation

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@robinrummel1359 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching a lot of videos on how to do this and your's is the BEST one I've seen! Thank you for the details, links to even more detailed vids and for NOT going so fast I would have to replay to catch everything!! I have subscribed and look forward to catching up on past videos I am sure will have a lot more very helpful information! Wishing you and your family a healthy and prosperous New Year! 👍👏❤️☺️

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your comment and feedback really means a lot! Happy New Year to you and your Family as well! 🙏🏽😊🎉🥰

@kevinmalthouse604 Жыл бұрын

@gilbertnavarez3247 Жыл бұрын

😊

@joeraia6003 2 жыл бұрын

🚩So I see a lot of good intentions, but a lot of Misleading Mistakes. I I am a General Contractor and have been installing luxury vinyl snaplock for 7+years. Per manufacturer instructions, you need a quarter inch expansion around your walls yes, but also around everything else for instance like your toilet flanges, water lines etc. The planks expand and contrast with temperature fluctuations and all "tight cuts" will cause binding and unlocking of your flooring and also void manufacturers warranty. If your box says you need a expansion gap, that means everything, not just your wall. When installing luxury vinyl snaplock it's important to NEVER glue, screw, nail, etc. As it will once again cause a failure to expand and contrast, therefore causing binding and unlocking. Also as the flooring needs to expand and contrast heavy items like cabinetry should never be set on top, but gone around and finished with trim as once again they will cause binding and failure to expand and contrast. Believe it or not most of this information can be found right on the back of the box. These are manufacturer guidelines but as a rule of thumb you can tell yourself if you have to leave expansion along the wall a quarter inch, you need to leave a quarter inch around everything else and allow it to expand and contrast. I'm not saying you can't install the floor this way and walk away from it with it looking good... for now....I am definitely saying it was not installed properly and I would be very concerned about longevity. The only reason I made this comment is for the spread of the knowledge, I'm in no way trying to down anyone's work! Hope this was helpful!

@rockycaughron8755 6 ай бұрын

Very good explanation! What about toilets? Should you remove and floor under them?

@joeraia6003 6 ай бұрын

@@rockycaughron8755 Yes most definitely! Then make sure you leave a quarter inch around the toilet flange, Then clean the old seal off your flange and install a new wax seal.

@heathermundt1650 5 ай бұрын

Pretty sure he’s using spacers

@commentsedited 5 ай бұрын

I've never done this but I used to build with steel. You are exactly right. You have to have room for expansion and contraction. Same thing in concrete work. ❤❤🎉

@nicholassemelak6224 5 ай бұрын

My tile is saying once acclimated, you don't need a space

@JewelsBeautyBar 2 жыл бұрын

You just saved me a lot of money! I did the floors everywhere else but I couldn’t figure out the toilet area so I was gonna pay someone to do the bathroom. Thanks!

@redfly3768 Жыл бұрын

I rarely ever comment, but wanted to say pretty much everything that Robin did (in the pinned comment)! I'm scared of pulling the trigger on my DIY flooring so I've watched a ton of these kinds of videos. I've never found one more helpful and my confidence and eagerness to try it myself just went way up! Thank you Fix This House!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your his amazing comment! Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

@jamelleleggs765 4 ай бұрын

I lost my father a couple years ago. It has been hard for me to do needed repairs because we did them together. I’m going to try this tomorrow. I’m going to try with leaving my vinyl roll flooring down and putting the planks on top. Your videos are wonderful and helps to refresh my memory of watching my father. I’m afraid of that toilet but I’m going to give it a try. Thanks for the videos

@PrincessMindorena Жыл бұрын

You made this process so simple and easy; hence, making me to conclude that this is the reason why not everybody is a handyman. Blessings!

@Elviretube 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for your ever so simply explanation of how to install vinyl planking. I will be doing my entire home, 1000 sq ft. and particularly like that stop-block preventing the flooring from moving when you do not have an entirely empty home and need to move furniture. You have giving me an extra layer of confidence that I can do this. Had not seen those separators before, makes all the sense, again confidence booster. WOOHOO! Sorry that I did not catch your name! Thanks! :)

@FixThisHouse 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad i could be of help! I wish you the best on your project! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. My name is Genesis, but I go by Jay 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@inferno3596 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, one of the clearest explanations I’ve seen, very well done and easy to follow!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@revmo37 2 жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse Agreed, you're the best ! I'm hoping you might be able to give me an answer to my question above. Thank You !

@jameshenderson3238 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive. You have a great method of explaining at all levels.

@FixThisHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Means a lot! 🙏🏽😊 have a great weekend!

@shabre44breslin98 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, he did a great job explaining the steps

@PanchosMom 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Very straightforward explanation. Thank you. Have laid tile flooring in the past but this is much easier.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!

@kroycincy0911 3 жыл бұрын

An oscillating tool would do you alot of good. They make quick work notches, doorways, and vents.

@shwemoor Жыл бұрын

You are the best teacher in you tube: it's dummy proof.

@ashleyboudreau8341 2 жыл бұрын

I actually just came across this video accidentally and I'm so happy I did because my bathroom floor has been left unfinished for way too long now, it drives me insane every single day but your explanation and how you showed everything very clearly and in simple terms has me feeling confident that I can do this myself (at least decently enough to last until I can afford to have someome do a better job 🤣). I'm a single mom with 2 young kids and work full time so I don't have a ton of time to mess around learning this kinda stuff in depth but this definitely seems doable! Thank you so much for all this great info, I'm super excited to not hate my bathroom!!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry about the situation of your bathroom, I’m glad I could be of help. I definitely know you will be able to do this yourself! If you ever need any advice or tips or maybe run into a problem just email me and I’ll be able to help you out! 🙏🏽😊 fixthishouse1@yahoo.com

@zaneblane8160 9 ай бұрын

@@FixThisHouse... same here..thank you!

@charlesmach6017 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful information thank you! I plan I remodeling both my bathrooms.

@reighndrop1 2 жыл бұрын

Tip: Pop out the pins in the hinges and remove your bathroom door. Will prevent accidental damage and will give you more room to work. IMO

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! 🙏🏽😊

@lar4305 3 жыл бұрын

looks great, will be doing our bathroom floor soon . Thanks for the video.

@mv-eg1wt 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on verbalizing as you go, I learned!...Thank you for the effort.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for watching! 😊👍🏽

@mb1284 Жыл бұрын

He did a great job installing it. Vinyl is a good product if installed correctly.

@Mybella808 Жыл бұрын

Your video is the best one I’ve seen so far. Very clear explaination thank you !

@donnagunn4124 Жыл бұрын

It looks really nice. You solved some problems that would have taken me forever to figure out. thanks for sharing

@WisomofHal 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Installed same floors. Working on repainting then new trim all around. Looksgood

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@ChadSextoid1 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of very good tips and techniques in this video. You obviously know what you're doing!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@laurenstefaniuk6432 2 жыл бұрын

REALLY enjoy your videos. Super helpful, you describe the process so well and you make a lot of us DIYers feel much more confident in ourselves!

@jessicaolson490 2 жыл бұрын

That tile looks like a beast to get up.

@imperialthreat 2 жыл бұрын

Second time watching this one! About to do my bathroom and this is so helpful!

@kirkjohnson8259 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am just about to purchase and install VP flooring. I have been wondering what to do when I get to the toilet. Your video answered my question perfectly.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@tkathfan 2 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation! Great tips for installing flooring! Thank you!

@dougtowers 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recommendations and showing us your technique!

@tonymusolino2369 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Precise instructions. You made it look simple. But believe me, it’s not as simple as it looks. 2 rules…1-measure twice, cut once. 2-go slow…do not rush. And it will pay off.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@JosePerez-ug4ue 2 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation, thanks for going into depth for the bathroom especially the toilet.

@SammyJ96 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining as you go,very informative. Trying to make a dance floor, and now I have few ideas . Thanks!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@MzVee106 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! Step by Step instructions! Just what is needed for a beginner DIY'er like me

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! 🙏🏽😊

@MyHam-os4bq 2 жыл бұрын

You made this look easy. Thanks for explaining everything you were doing.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@judeiz2203 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, you sure explain everything in a very easy to understand step by step method. 😁

@FixThisHouse 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@andrewpippa5590 Жыл бұрын

Best and easiest installation video on vinyl plank flooring

@charlesr.beasley6222 8 ай бұрын

Now show what you do to seal the vinyl flooring from water damage from a failed wax ring

@rossnolan5659 Жыл бұрын

I'm about to do this same job in my bathroom, this is the best explanation I have seen so far on how to do it. Thanks!

@katesun2957 4 ай бұрын

But it's wrong.

@Hermitinthemountains Ай бұрын

@@katesun2957thank you for the detailed explanation. Truly a valuable contribution to the comment section.

@michaelhippler1591 3 ай бұрын

Like the chalk method around the floor register!!

@lol224455 Жыл бұрын

This is the second one for the basement bat. kzfaq.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great

@projectfreedom9510 2 жыл бұрын

I used the same flooring. Wonderful stuff.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

👊🏽😎👍🏽! I agree!

@ejr4140 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best video that ive seen for the plank floors ! thank you i learned some new tricks.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@terryschacht6403 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look easy. I like the tips on how to fix the cracks

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@JimNotCarrey 2 жыл бұрын

Been replacing our flooring and using your vids for reference. Concise and straight to the points. Wouldn't it be easier to install baseboards before the toilet in the way?

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Most definitely! The less interference the better, It was a little hard to run that piece of baseboard behind the toilet and the sink interference 😅

@mimihealy5046 3 жыл бұрын

Is a bead of 100% silicone enough to protect the transition of solid core LVP and barrier-free shower floor tile? If yes, great. If no, please suggest what may be used instead of silicone, or whether to scrap the idea of using LVP altogether. Thank you.

@richardguillen8857 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, great video . I will do it in my bathroom.

@pixiegirlie09 Жыл бұрын

This is helpful and makes me feel like I could do this on my own

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 😊🙏🏽

@quizzyondemand Жыл бұрын

thats it... im going to learn how to do this..because these are valuable tools to know

@alizameendar4196 5 ай бұрын

Love You Man Almighty God bless you plentiful Thanks for making such wonderful Videos

@waynebritton6711 Жыл бұрын

Wow you made this job look really easy I’m in the stage of were bathroom needs renovating but everybody that I’m asking are quoting at least 10k for a small bathroom but now I’m more thing of just replacing the bath and put in a new shower and sink but need to replace the floor aswell I’m in the uk and don’t have the flange in the floor or the vent in floor so I’m finking going to go to the b&q and see how much it’s going to cost me for the flooring and new bath and sink great work on your video

@richardfernandez8479 3 жыл бұрын

Just saw the video ,great job guy.wished you lived next door to my house!!

@FixThisHouse 3 жыл бұрын

I’d be more than happy to help you out anytime if I lived close by 👍🏽🙏🏽😊💯

@ZeroCarbDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

Gratifying for me to watch this start to finish....

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@jadonfish8101 Жыл бұрын

Man this was helpful as I’m remodeling my first house I did get a laugh though when you said make sure have ppe on and then you were doing it in your socks at a point

@Throwaway18666 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I love your videos and I watched this whole thing. I have some left over vinyl planks and I want to add them to my bathroom as well. Do you think having a shower + plank vinyl is going to be a problem? I currently have laminate flooring installed. It's a small guest bathroom

@everlasting-ministries 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scrappinkar1 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! We will be doing this after Christmas is over!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Have a good thanksgiving! 🦃😊

@pjmjdmurdach4792 2 жыл бұрын

Man my bath needs all this done very badly! Would you please come and fix it!! You are so good. 😀

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I would be willing to help you out in any way! If I lived near by I would definitely help you out! Thank you so much for the support! Email me anytime if you have any questions! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@tsizzle Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial video! Quick question, I saw you removed the old tile and 1/4” plywood layer and you’re installing the vinyl planks on top of the subfloor. But here 6:21 when you cut out the vinyl plank to have it fit underneath the door frame, I notice you now have a space gap between the vinyl plank the button of the door frame trim. Since you can’t really put quarter round here to hide that gap since it’s a door frame, what can you do to hide it?

@davehenshaw6122 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, great job! Thank you.

@a.b.8017 3 жыл бұрын

Lose the crowbar and get you a Bosch Bulldog with a chipper bit. It makes it WAY easier and faster. Other than that, great video my man!!

@FixThisHouse 3 жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver my friend! I’m about to do another bathroom renovation with a bunch of tile and I was dreading the crowbar process! On my way to Lowe’s to get me a Bosch Bulldog! I’ll definitely try it out and do a review! I’ll give you a shoutout on that video! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@rramirez4348 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for sharing 👍

@josevelez7539 3 жыл бұрын

Great final product!

@FixThisHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

@bobterrell5010 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Good video

@failcheervideos5056 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I did have a quick question. We bought a new house that has laminate flooring in the bathrooms. We were told that if we wanted to add vinyl plank wood flooring we could literally lay it right on top of the laminate without having to tear that out. Is that true?

@Sicksporty72 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you.

@FixThisHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much much!

@Alexchelpanov75 29 күн бұрын

Хорошая работа, молодец 👍

@edwinrodriguez5786 2 жыл бұрын

Great install. Though, I removed the LVP from my bathroom today and confirmed my suspicion; water from bath/unexpected toilet overflow will travel under the lvp and stay there for a looong time. If you install it over subfloor, expect o find mold after a couple of years under the lvp. I'll be replacing the vinyl plank with tile. Good vid!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Yes these are great for guest half bathroom where there is no shower. Yet you can put them on full baths because most are waterproof LVP, just make sure you seal the bottoms of those baseboards with caulk and any open cracks where the toilet sits. Thank you so much for the info and for watching bother! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

@imperialthreat 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man I am afraid of this! I am going to to go tight against the bath and caulk over but also worried about expansion gap. I am also going right over existing vinyl stick floor that is a solid sheet. I hope it works!

@nataliececil1766 2 жыл бұрын

i’ve done some research and i’ve seen some people using a waterproof underlayment before installing the floors, does that fix the problem do you think?

@jeffcoleman6618 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Chaulk lines is all I use

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽!

@TXCAMSS1 3 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍🏽

@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780 11 ай бұрын

Wow nice I would recommend real tile I don’t know why the owner chose to hide it wow lot of work thanks 🙏

@calebcastano9126 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video man next time you can save some time using your saw in the beginning to cut the whole floor at once and pull it all up together.

@claimed_nag23akahorsehunti49 3 жыл бұрын

I’d also waterproof seal the areas around plumbing fixtures. Toilet being first one. Even if it means doing the whole floor first. I’d make sure it’s proper. The cost is a lot but it would last a longer time over all. Food for thought.

@krombopulosmichael6162 2 жыл бұрын

What would you use to do that? Thanks :)

@businessmanturner2875 Ай бұрын

That's a good way to transform your bathroom

@FixThisHouse Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽

@kawboy1444 Жыл бұрын

Very good video, well explained. Thanks for taking the time.

@lobwor7436 11 ай бұрын

Great job and explain clearly very helpful I will try

@elili8016 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re planning to do this I advise you to add extra adhesive and put some weights on it for at least 24 hours. The reason is the edges tend to give out over time and the edges where I added extra adhesive didn’t move at all.

@cerwilliamyatesjr71 2 жыл бұрын

What adhesive do you recommend?

@elili8016 2 жыл бұрын

@@cerwilliamyatesjr71 Lol I had Liquid Nails so I just use that

@AlecShernAPS Жыл бұрын

What no this is a floating floor, it needs to be able to expand and contract...No glue if it's coming apart either low quality planks or installed wrong. Install it to wall and put trim over the edges.

@steventhorkelsen6478 3 жыл бұрын

Best brand on the market

@cici8427 2 жыл бұрын

21 year old girl here trying to remodel my bathroom. Wish me luck

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

I believe in you! Take your time and be patient! Best of luck! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

@CaliLifeTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jw8556 8 ай бұрын

In Australia we have to have a full positive/negative water proofing sealant under tiles or flooring and about 300 mm up walls and most states you have to have a qualified waterproofer to do it

@nathanashley2693 7 ай бұрын

yeah and it costs about 600K to build a crappy low quality dog box.

@stana6548 Ай бұрын

Awesome. Love your video

@ronnie3288 4 ай бұрын

Wow you made that look easy thanks 👏🏿

@333alliedeagle Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@jeffcoleman6618 2 жыл бұрын

Hook blades and little heat work the best for cut outs

@philiposhields9480 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great explanation. Thank you.

@brucejing9349 2 ай бұрын

Perfect job

@30shotjock 2 жыл бұрын

You made this look so easy from how i do it now

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽!

@juridivovich1776 9 ай бұрын

thank,Friend!

@JUNJUN-lw2vr 3 жыл бұрын

Very detail and nice job

@mistywise475 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Misty! Mean so much! 🥰🙏🏽👍🏽

@TheKreativeWAE Жыл бұрын

Just amazing!!!👏🏾

@daviddeupree7707 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dude 👍

@anthonyraineri5190 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you!

@kokoloko7524 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you,well explained video,I can’t ask for more.

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for an amazing feedback! 🙏🏽😊

@inmerhernandez4584 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate u ...thanks so much.

@tomle3306 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it’s helpful

@imperialthreat 2 жыл бұрын

Chalk method is a nice trick! Great video

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you found that helpful 🙏🏽😊

@paradoxdea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@FixThisHouse 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@roysnider3456 8 ай бұрын

I want to see after the vanity is in, I just redid our downstairs half bath (toilet and sink) and of course now I’m under orders to do the same in the shower area lol

@klairepatterson8873 Жыл бұрын

Is there an advantage to placing silicone at base of baseboards similar to your caulking around base of toilet to help prevent water from getting under vinyl flooring ?