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Beginner's Guide - How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring - Anika's DIY Life

Anika's DIY Life · 367K views · 14:27

Skill Level

Beginner

Time Required

Full day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Equipment

LifeProof

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

miter saw, tapping block, spacers, utility knife, measuring tape
How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring as a beginner. This was our first time installing flooring, and it was much easier than I expected. The drop-lock mechanism of LifeProof Vinyl Plank Flooring from The Home Depot makes it super easy to install. Watch the complete video for all the tips and details so you can install your own floors! Be sure to read lots more details and tips at - https://www.anikasdiylife.com/installing-vinyl-plank-flooring/ Check out this video for installing flooring on a staircase - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfKmZk0Z8qo Other helpful tutorials How to Use a Jigsaw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncj4fOCegCk How to Use a Miter Saw - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fjHvYy5lkg ***Sponsored by The Home Depot*** Materials used (affiliate links) - LifeProof Vinyl Plank flooring in the color of your choice. We picked Dusk Cherry - https://homedepot.sjv.io/yG0bB - Reducer or T-mold to match the flooring as needed - https://homedepot.sjv.io/620EE - Stair nose if installing on a staircase (https://homedepot.sjv.io/BqNP0) - Flooring installation kit (includes spacers, tapping block, S-bar, and a mallet) - https://homedepot.sjv.io/OGkbK - Shop Vacuum - https://homedepot.sjv.io/P0Xx76 You can cut the planks in several different ways: - Utility knife/ miter saw - https://homedepot.sjv.io/jWeVMn - Table saw - https://homedepot.sjv.io/MvARP - Jigsaw/ hand saw - https://homedepot.sjv.io/7RDyA - Oscillating multitool (or a flush-cut handsaw) - https://homedepot.sjv.io/gbYnVv - construction adhesive (for staircase install)- https://homedepot.sjv.io/d42G3 - Pin nailer (for staircase install) - https://homedepot.sjv.io/ve5VW Hearing protection - ISOTunes Pro 2.0 - Get $10 off with code ANIKA10 - https://bit.ly/2Xydney Wall Control Metal pegboards - https://www.wallcontrol.com?aff=59 💗 Subscribe to my Channel 💗 https://www.anikasdiylife.com/youtube​​