How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring - Lifeproof Over Concrete

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In this video, I show how to install vinyl plank flooring, also known as lifeproof luxury vinyl over concrete.I show how to install a transition strips also. The brand of final plank flooring is lifeproof. #diy #floor #howto
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Tools Needed 02:32
Flooring Calculation 03:48
Floor Preparation 04:41
Starting First Row 05:53
Cutting Vinyl Plank Flooring 10:51
Installing Second Row 12:50
Cutting Around Walls 14:24
Installing Around Walls 18:19
Cutting Around Pipe 19:25
Transition Strip Installation 21:23
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

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@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

I placed timestamps below to help you navigate the video. Also, 22 mil layer is not the same as 22 mm where layer as mentioned in the video. Sorry for the confusion! Intro 00:00 Tools Needed 02:32 Flooring Calculation 03:48 Floor Preparation 04:41 Starting First Row 05:53 Cutting Vinyl Plank Flooring 10:51 Installing Second Row 12:50 Cutting Around Walls 14:24 Installing Around Walls 18:19 Cutting Around Pipe 19:25 Transition Strip Installation 21:23

@marcuslatrent528 3 ай бұрын

This is a gift from God. I'm just about to start this! Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

That is fantastic! This will be a good resource for you. I think once you get going with it, you will be happy with the ease of installation. Let me know how it goes. Good luck with your project!

@marcuslatrent528 3 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer yes, sir

@plumbbuild6517 3 ай бұрын

I installed the same flooring in a Christian academy school house 8 years ago and it still looks great. Thanks for your videos they are so valuable to a lot of people with not so much experience.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad it’s still looks great! You are welcome, I’m glad you are enjoying these videos! it’s amazing how quick this flooring goes down. Thanks for watching!

@HenkSneev 3 ай бұрын

Another great DIY video. Detailed, comprehensive, and really well-shot. I'd love to see how you'd tackle vinyl flooring over a wood subfloor, especially an older, uneven one.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

I would do the same principal as I did in the video. I would address any major humps and bumps, but let the gradual unevenness go. I’m glad you really liked the video! Good luck through project!

@showtime95667 3 ай бұрын

Just starting this project and this popped up. As always we soooooo appreciate you. Building our own and had to sub out some things. Thanks for all you do!! Now onto baseboards. lol All your info fills in the blanks and shines a light on things I worry about because I don’t know.. but now I know. 😀😀😀

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Great timing! I’m sure you noticed how easy it is to work with this. Doing your own work will save you a ton of money and that’s why I do it too! I feel blessed to be able to make these videos to help people. Everyone has their own techniques for the trades. I just show how I do it. I’m glad it is helping you. Good luck with your project!

@palebeachbum 3 ай бұрын

I have vinyl plank flooring throughout my house. I love it! It's the easiest type of flooring to install. It gives the appearance of wood flooring without the expense. Plus, it's waterproof, unlike real wood flooring. For future reference, the side of the plank that you called the "tongue" is called the "groove" and the side you called "flat" is the tongue. You do such a good job with your camera work and instructions. Very professional.

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

It is really nice stuff I agree! When I saw hardwood floor, it’s called the tongue and groove side. That makes sense in this case. It is not the exact same as hardwood floor. Thanks for letting the audience know. Good luck with your project!

@adamblom6868 Ай бұрын

Spent 2 days trying to install just one plank, after my friends got me started. For two days I tried and tried just ONE PLANK, watching many videos, trying different angels, using a different plank, changing the angle of the mallet. I just wanna take all the planks and toss them on the grass and light them on fire. This exposed my lack of patience and lack of skills, but I did remove all my floors and baseboards with zero help. Sometimes, u gotta know when to say when. And if it’s taking me two days with zero progress, it just means the rest of the floors will be off…hire a professional contractor or this guy in the video when it doesn’t feel aligned…and don’t bring down the value of your floors…props to all the peeps who can do this.

@williambrowning9346 3 ай бұрын

WowJosh you do such precise work! 1/2 bath looks amazing! And you explain everything so simple. Love watching your videos keep them coming!

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! The half bath definitely will add a lot of value to this structure. I tried to explain everything to where most people can understand it no matter their background of knowledge. Appreciate you watching!

@saljablo2767 3 ай бұрын

I’ve installed this. Dream to work with. You can beat on this stuff and it won’t fail during install like other cheap brands of LVP and laminate

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

It is so easy to work with compared to other flooring! I really do enjoy how tough this floor is as well. Definitely can tell the longevity will be there. Thanks for watching!

@tallpaul8880 3 ай бұрын

It’s not a 22 millimeter wear layer. It’s a 22 mill as in thousandths of an inch. Building my first house now and should be installing the flooring in a couple weeks. As usual your video is right on time. Thanks! ✌🏻🇺🇸

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting I did not realize that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention! Congrats on building your first house! This final plank flooring is what a lot of contractors in my area are going to because it’s so easy to install and hold up very well. I’m glad the video was right on time for you. You are welcome! Be sure to stay tuned for more videos to come!

@injaz- 2 ай бұрын

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@johncarlson7955 3 ай бұрын

I have bought those spacers in the past but learned quickly to rip a scrap piece to make spacers out of. Saving customers money…

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that works too. Anyway to allow expansion and contraction to happen. Thanks for your input!

@johncarlson7955 3 ай бұрын

I’ve laid a lot of this same brand floor but there are more tricks to get this floor down. Be patient and it should be fine, don’t force or you’ll break the edges off

@AntonioHernandez-tx6uz 3 ай бұрын

Excelente trabajo amigo

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

¡Gracias, te lo agradezco!

@AntonioHernandez-tx6uz 3 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer de nada amigo gracias a Ti por tomarte el tiempo y Enseñarnos lo mucho que sabes hacer ,

@natersalad889 3 ай бұрын

I love vinyl plank flooring, ive installed alot of it, and please no one ever buy "waterproof" laminate flooring, absolute garbage and pain to install, and will definitley fail in time. If your gonna buy "fake" flooring why would anyone consider laminate over vinyl plank? Basically the same price, it actually is waterproof, stronger, and doesn't expand and contract in different seasons anywhere ( tested as only 1/4 of how much laminate does so basically none) as much as sawdust made products lol. No brainer.....

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

I agree with you! I’m not a fan of laminate flooring at all. It’s not near as tough nor does it with stand water as well as luxury vinyl. I agree with you it is a no-brainer! I used to think non-wood floor such as this would not look that great but I was wrong! It looks awesome! I’m glad to see your comment here. Thanks for watching!

@yuyutsu7618 Ай бұрын

Bet best best video

@TheExcellentLaborer Ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that!

@jonahsmommy23 Ай бұрын

Can i use a foam underlay for extra? We just ordered lifeproof. We have a cement basement floor so we wanted a little extra

@connorshea5391 2 ай бұрын

About to install this myself and my handy man friend said you should put down 3m black sheet, is that not needed or just overkill for water protection?

@azizamer3987 7 сағат бұрын

Do i have to use moisture barrier?

@gregwendt9546 13 күн бұрын

I’d use a 12” speed square so I didn’t need to do 2 cuts😊

@bayareatrucking Ай бұрын

Just bought a house that had that garbage installed on the floor and when I removing it, boy to my surprise, I found mildew underneath the flooring. Replacing it with tile.

@richwitt3559 3 ай бұрын

What would you use to transition/finish up to a bathtub/shower pan?

@tyleradkins2069 3 ай бұрын

When are you installing the garage doors

@deerinfear7484 3 ай бұрын

I just learned a half assed way of installing this the other day without using rubber hammer and the two taping blocks and no spacing. Is the proper term vinyl taping blocks??? I would like to order these soon.

@deerinfear7484 3 ай бұрын

Duh... I looked in your description. Thanks for the help. What do you think about using a rolling mechanic seat that is low to the floor? Do you think this would be easier on the knees?

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you found the link the description. I’m glad I was able to help you out. I have never installed Flooring using a mechanic seat. I feel like it could be hard on your back. Everyone is different. Thanks for watching!

@deerinfear7484 3 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer Reason why I asked is because my knees are a bit shot. Thanks for the reply and all your videos. You are an excellent teacher.

@livinginbrevard Ай бұрын

Why not a moisture barrier used?

@rcrespo49 Ай бұрын

The floor Planks have it already attached on these planks - That's the black surface underneath the planks that you see in the beginning. Some planks don't have it and that's when you need to provide a moisture barrier.

@livinginbrevard Ай бұрын

That’s what I thought but I asked a flooring community on Facebook and everyone (15+) said it still need the moisture barrier in addition to the Lifeproof barrier.

@mrreams711 Ай бұрын

Not true. If you read the instructions, they'll likely mention not to do so.

@livinginbrevard Ай бұрын

@@mrreams711 this is what the instructions say with my 22 MIL LifeProof with underlayment attached: □ Flooring should not be exposed to extremes of humidity or moisture and products must be installed using an appropriate moisture barrier

@KingoftheJiangl 2 ай бұрын

2.2cm wear layer is thicker than your plastic flooring

@tanarkomtiavises4857 14 күн бұрын

The show so easy but not easy like show. The pieces cannot lock each other.

@shomarihead1807 Ай бұрын

No underlayment/moisture barrier between the concrete and the vinyl planks? 🤔

@stevehays9714 13 күн бұрын

Using this garbage in my basement, I can't figure out why it won't snap into place/why it keeps popping up. Sure wish I could use real wood and an air nailer, but I'm on concrete so I'm stuck.