20 Tips for a Great Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation

Summary by Krater

This video provides a complete, step-by-step beginner guide to installing vinyl plank flooring, covering carpet removal, subfloor prep, tool selection, leveling, pattern planning, and trim work.

From the video

Answers: How do I install vinyl plank flooring?

• vinyl plank flooring installation
• carpet removal
• subfloor preparation
• flooring tools
• trim installation

What it concludes

• Score baseboards with a utility knife to separate the caulk and paint before pulling them off to avoid tearing drywall paint.
• Use a trowel next to a nail when using a nail puller to protect drywall from damage.
• Roll up carpet and carpet pad together in 3-foot wide strips to reduce trips and make hauling manageable.
• Use a crowbar or demo bar to pop up carpet pad staples, running it through most staples for easy removal.
• Use a stiff drywall knife across the floor to scrape up tax strips, glue spots, and debris.
• Use a 6-foot level rather than a torpedo level to check floor flatness across longer spans since flooring planks are about 4 feet longariance under the level to prevent floating and clicking issues when stepped on.