How To Remove Underlayment [Subfloor]

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10 жыл бұрын

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to remove flooring underlayment. Some people refer to this as subfloor, when technically it is not. Video © 2014 SKS Media.
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@johnhowardnardine6815 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon!!! As always, the practical knowledge you share give us DIYers the confidence to tackle a project. Even a little aside comment, like you mentioning that you could use an 'orbital' saw to cut around MDF that has cabinetry on it was exactly the missing piece of information I needed. I couldn't figure out how I could cut all the way up to the wall using a circular saw. As it turns out, what you were thinking of is called an 'oscillating' saw, but just knowing a solution existed, and 2 minutes google search, led me to the oscillating saw I used to make a clean cut in the MDF underlayment and a smooth transition to 1/2'' backer board. Much appreciated advice!!!

@coinsagE46m3 4 жыл бұрын

I found that I have this "underlayment" under the linoleum I need to rip up to lay my new vinyl plank down. Was very confused when some videos called this the subfloor so I was hesitant to do it myself as I didn't want to accidentally rip the actual subfloor up. This video laid all my doubts to rest; THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!

@4seeableTV 2 жыл бұрын

How'd your floor turn out?

@_kopick 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly why I’m here m8

@TrainingWheelTrucker 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!!!

@youarehere1716 7 жыл бұрын

You are great. Plenty of common sense and right to the point and very knowledgable. And you anticipate the details someone might need to know, for example, you mentioned the subfloor could be slightly scored by the saw but didn't forget to give us a specific idea of what is within bounds score - 1/16". A lot of people would have skipped that detail and left everyone guessing.

@insun2 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip. I just ripped up the stuff from my kitchen and your tip saved time, and made my day!

@heavy-dhof3085 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I love KZfaq....today this was just what I needed...Thank you for posting

@AprilConaway 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! By far the most helpful resource I've found. I removed one board of underlayment and was using myself the whole time. I think tomorrow is going to go so much better! Thank you!!!!!

@davidcharon6613 7 жыл бұрын

This video confirmed my suspicions on what I'd have to do to prepare a hallway to connect 3 rooms with the same new laminate cherry flooring. Now I have much more confidence to tackle the final piece of this gorgeous reno. Thanks, great video! Simple, informative and well delivered!

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, good luck

@carolhether 7 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements

@prairiecreations 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My ex left me with a nightmare of home projects to deal with. This just made my life a lot easier since I will be doing them myself. Now to get the tools I need.... Thanks again.

@SlavaZone 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! The installers went staple happy in my bathroom when the house was built 22 years ago... Cutting the plywood into smaller manageable pieces is excellent advice! 😊

@crushitwithchris5937 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I just ran into this problem in the foreclosure that I bought. Using the saw is a lifesaver! I used a long demolition floor scraper after cutting and most came up in perfect squares.

@TheSpatulaCity 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing this and giving tips on techniques. I am gearing up to repair the subfloor & underlayment that was damaged in a hvac leak and my flooring looks just like this. Even though you might not think there's not much to it, this video helps me out by giving me confidence that I can actually do it.

@dennisc103 8 жыл бұрын

love your videos man! Its great to have videos on these "tricks of the trade". Makes life a whole lot easier! Keep it up. Thanks

@jfudman 6 жыл бұрын

Quick tip: roofing scrapers will make it go WAY faster than a crow bar. Love your videos!

@kimlee9917 7 жыл бұрын

Really like all your videos Shannon!!! Always explained in a simple manner so that the DIY folks can understand! I'll be ripping up some particle board next month. on a side note, I literally followed your 8' x 8' shed videos and created an identical shed but with a hip roof. Anyhow, just wanted to say THANK YOU for producing such awesome videos!!

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

you are welcome Kim

@chrisask2065 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon, you’re the man. I love your tips and tricks. Job well done as always

@robdawg49 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon. Tried using the rotohammer I used to get up the tiles up, but it was slow and messy. This helped a ton.

@andrewdavidson389 5 жыл бұрын

As always, this guy makes the best videos.

@jteagueable 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video that works perfectly and saved us a lot of time and tough work. In return, if I could offer just one suggestion, it would be to wear good ear protection when doing this, which we wish we had learned years ago around saws, pounding on metal, or even mowing the lawn. Great video, and much appreciated! All the best!

@kz.m4251 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!. Dude, this and your other videos have been unbelievably helpful. You ROCK!!!

@sandragibson1739 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I removed the plywood from my bathroom floor with no problems. signed Ms. DIY

@laurenpexa4657 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon. Easy to follow instructions and demonstration.

@WeddingDJBusiness 5 жыл бұрын

I used this technique and it saved me hours of extra time. Thanks mate

@vincentsilva2650 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration. Very well done and explained!

@briankarcher9421 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent resource here! Very professional and practical advice.

@LawrenceWatson-bt4zd Жыл бұрын

Great video, saved me time and money on my remodeling. Only issue I had was there were places with hundreds of staples.

@Elsa-qy9hr 4 ай бұрын

Excellent breakdown thank you for your professionalism

@brianswan6985 7 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, thank you Sir! Simple and effective, again thank you!!!

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Brian!

@stevenquintanilla9795 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this video. I'm about to install some vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen and living room of my home. the kitchen has linoleum floor with undelayment so the flooring in the living room and kitchen would not be level where the rooms meet. thanks to this video I'll be able to remove it and be all set!

@thoughbadnancy4403 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this it’s saving me hundreds of dollars

@Seraph10101 10 жыл бұрын

Great. Covered everything including a demo on why this method is most effective. Fast forwarded though applicable sections.

@gbalock 8 жыл бұрын

This video saved me so much time and effort. You are my hero today.

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@Nardikron 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for showing us how it's done!

@mikeraleigh3090 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon for all of your home improvement videos I really enjoy them and have saved a lot of time.

@PoojaSingh-fd5ng 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative channel and very nicely done. Thank you, team!

@TrishBell1 2 жыл бұрын

Short and to the point, perfect delivery here. Thank you! I am a new subscriber for sure-

@dominicbucci5676 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful information. Thanks so much!

@kimc.9893 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have been able to do the work just as you taught. Thank you again.

@Discovery123. 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I am looking for, thanks God. Mine is cover with vinyl and glued down on the underlayment very good. I am not remove it yet, I planned to cut like you but thru the vinyl, I will use a strong magnet to mark where the nail or staple so that it don’t mess with the saw blade.

@jesscneal 10 жыл бұрын

Great video Shannon. If you are leaving the cabinets there is a saw called a "Toe Kick Saw" that has a small 3" circular blade on it made specifically to do that. Harbor Freight sells them in the US.

@benbeck8985 Жыл бұрын

Currently working on this same situation in my home. I found a roofing/shingle shovel to work great, and didn't bother cutting.

@scottpella7419 3 жыл бұрын

Huge help! Thank you for this video!!!

@theeavestroughcompany625 10 жыл бұрын

You just saved me a ton of time! Give this man a tip!

@markimbrie6628 3 жыл бұрын

This works, takes time but it's straight forward and easy work. Not the mess and pain of ripping it up the old way.

@jeffscott5858 28 күн бұрын

I use a pitch fork with thick metal prongs instead of a pry bar. It saves your back and speeds up removal providing more leverage. Using a hole saw w/o the drill bit over stubborn nails also helps. I have watched many of your videos over the years Shannon and you have provided me many great tips & ideas. Finally, I have a tip for you.

@HouseImprovements 28 күн бұрын

Great tip!

@kimberlyschopf5632 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon, you’ve saved me from many a quandary!

@pin22pin 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video and explanation sure makes my DIY job easier.

@Raina756 2 жыл бұрын

I knew there had to be an easier way! Thank you! I had a 4' crowbar and expected it to come up all at once. No way! Especially not in a mobile home where it appears to me they specifically hire people with aggression issues and they put in about 25 staples per square foot! Insanity. This helped a lot. I made even smaller squares with my circular saw and some of the staples even came up with the square, what a bonus.

@Sileff 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video!

@GrahamNickerson 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This really saved me a lot of effort trying to save the wood. Time to go rip up a floor.

@langanart 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Most what I watched was figuring to do but it was nice to see the process in action.

@RandoPandaSmiles 10 жыл бұрын

Always great videos. Very succinct. Tools needed, safety warning, and tips and tricks.

@Airvirgo 8 жыл бұрын

huge help

@tania7424 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We've used your videos for quite a few tasks in our reno and your channel is the first place we check.

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for coming to us first. Have you seen our forum? www.house-improvements.com/forums/

@mariallknowing9273 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great video.

@MrLaterisnow 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great explanation!

@TripleAce1 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed explanation of removal of underlayment sub-floor. Using a Pogo Stick would be much easier on your knees, back and much faster too

@struswell1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video / audio quality, thanks for mentioning PPE

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@ChrisRubeo 7 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I'm on my way to the job now.

@andrewtwining6213 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you!

@preciousviolette5159 5 ай бұрын

Really helpful thank you!

@Daisytoo 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@fatasianone 7 жыл бұрын

this saved me so much time!!!

@vividrecordingstudio 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video for me, thank you!

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Joe.

@nathanlarkin7965 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Much appreciated.

@claudiaedwards5138 Жыл бұрын

Dammit ! I was hoping you would of said shovel .. I greatly appreciate your help ! This is my first of all this fun and what I thought would be a lil work has turned into another full time job and what I thought to be southern shot house looking flooring😂.. but again you saved the day and I discovered wood floor under the word I had no concept of the meaning “subfloor”.. I appreciate your wisdom! Thanks again

@Winston1585 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, well done

@noeygarza6522 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@bobcintel6276 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon for the video. Have you tried the Gutster Demo Bar? I use it on every subfloor take up project I do. Works like a charm and keeps you standing up the entire time.

@snoo333 7 жыл бұрын

thank you very much this was really helpful

@radink 6 жыл бұрын

thanks! getting ready to do this now.

@serafinarecalcitrant3869 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@bcole6502 Жыл бұрын

I sure wish I had your scenario. I removed 200 SF of natural stone tiling which was installed on top of 3/4" plywood. That plywood was then screwed (hundreds of screws!) and glued to the actual 3/4" plywood subfloor. What a process getting that up. Involved belt sanding and patching the plywood tear out from the glue, then belt sanding again to achieve a flat floor for new hardwood floor install.

@adamfp 10 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@buffmf 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@italosouza6055 4 жыл бұрын

great tutorial ! tnks !

@valjeanelander5700 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had watched this before scraping half the vinyl off first last night. I'm going to get my circular saw now and make my life easier! 😁

@rickburns4572 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thanks!!

@brandonjones1991 2 жыл бұрын

This video was soooo helpful. I need to redo my kitchen floor. I was wondering why the wood under my linoleum tile floorwas so high. It all makes sense now just underlayment

@karimbouslama2311 10 ай бұрын

Your method works like a charm. Turned the job from hellish to just crappy lol

@falconthree3815 4 жыл бұрын

The way you teach us is not taught in any school ,don’t change. I now have a truck and making some good money for my family(thank you) .🛁🧺

@kimlongley3300 8 жыл бұрын

wonderful, thank you

@satveerc 6 жыл бұрын

Kick ass, man. Thanks!

@noname-pz9kb Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@zackphilipp5894 7 жыл бұрын

great help thanks

@s.s.s.2291 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@michelemarch8270 Жыл бұрын

Thank You🌸

@jameskim4300 6 жыл бұрын

Good help for me thank you

@woodustickus4075 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man thank you!

@franciskisner920 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RickScherfDrywall 10 жыл бұрын

Great vid Shannon, I wonder how well a shingle tool would work for stuff like this? Might have to take a grinder to it and sharpen it up...

@alisonisaac5400 7 жыл бұрын

very helpful! I actually need to remove my subfloor as well (the floor is sloping and we need to level the joists or something) would it be the same procedure to take out the subfloor? Thanks :)

@darleneeaves4882 8 жыл бұрын

I think your video's are awesome and very informative in projects I'm trying. I have to remove a floor under vinyl that has nails every four inches. Thank you

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

+Darlene Eaves good luck, stop by our forum if you have any questions.

@dianacalendo4705 4 жыл бұрын

Great video...I feel more confident moving forward but have a further question. My situation is this... Vinyl over, underlayment, over carpet, over 3/4" subfloor. Should I be worried about setting the blade to the bottom of the underlayment and it catching on the carpet? Is it going to be possible to set the blade below the carpet, just above the 3/4" subfloor? In the end I'd love to take up the subfloor too.

@m4a1JAY 7 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a home. I want to remove the old ceramic tile flooring and replace it with some porcelain flooring. Do I remove the plywood subfloor too or do I keep it? Thank you and great video!! 👍

@edlist 5 жыл бұрын

After removing the particle board, do you need to add back more plywood prior to hardwood floor installation or is the base sub-floor enough (ie. how thick should that base plywood sub-floor be for hardwood floor).

@hauoliakua 6 жыл бұрын

I love how easy that was....so what do you do to remove particle board underlayment that has been nailed, stapled, AND glued. I've been able to get around the nails and staples pretty easily...but the adhesive is horrible. It's turned what should be a few minutes into an all day project. Would it just be easier to cut out the subfloor, then just replace both at the same time?

@BryanSarauer 7 жыл бұрын

When we did our living room in preparation for hardwood, the skillsaw threw a staple through our picture window, breaking one of the 2 panes. I came here to see if there was a better way to do it. I have to take up a section of a bedroom that we are doing where I found the underlay damaged by water (probably from the windows that were replaced before we moved in 10 years ago).