10 Beginner Mistakes Installing Vinyl Plank Flooring

Summary by Krater

A DIYer demonstrates ten common beginner mistakes to avoid when installing vinyl plank flooring, covering subfloor preparation, layout planning, and cutting techniques.

From the video

Answers: What are the common mistakes to avoid when installing vinyl plank flooring?

• vinyl plank flooring installation
• subfloor preparation
• flooring layout planning
• undercutting door jambs
• handling floor dips and bumps

What it concludes

• Fasteners holding down the subfloor must be below the surface to prevent transfer through the flooring.
• Removing baseboards makes the job easier and hides expansion gaps and height differences.
• Checking the floor level and fixing dips with floor patch or thinset prevents uneven gaps and clicking.
• Undercutting door jambs and trim prevents the need to scribe flooring and use unsightly caulk.
• Avoiding small pieces at the end of a row can be achieved by adjusting the starting plank length.
• Vinyl plank flooring can be cut using a wide variety of inexpensive tools rather than expensive specialty saws.