In this video, the host of "Fix This Build That" installs vinyl plank flooring in a laundry room. He begins by moving out the laundry machines, painting the walls, and removing the quarter round molding. He then measures and plans the layout to avoid narrow strips and uneven rows. The host cuts the vinyl planks using a utility knife and a circular saw, and installs them, staggering the seams for a natural look. He also notches the planks to fit around the door jambs and other obstacles, and uses a tapping block to secure them in place. The host notes that using a power tool is the best way to make long cuts, and that planning ahead can make the installation process smoother. He also shares tips for working around obstacles, such as an overflow drain in the floor, and for finishing the installation with quarter round molding and a transition piece.
1. The narrator is installing vinyl plank flooring in a laundry room.
2. The narrator has previously installed ceramic tile, but this is their first time installing laminate or vinyl flooring.
3. The narrator started by moving the laundry machines and other items out of the room.
4. The narrator painted the wall that was previously hidden.
5. The narrator pulled off the quarter round molding to prepare for the install.
6. The vinyl planks used are a little under 4 feet long and just under 8 and 3/4 of an inch wide.
7. The narrator used a 3D model to plan the layout of the planks.
8. The narrator started the installation on the left side of the room in a corner.
9. The narrator used a transition piece between the current vinyl sheet floor and the carpet.
10. The narrator undercut the door jam with a flush cut saw.
11. The narrator used a sample piece of the flooring as a spacer.
12. The narrator filled in a small gap between the plywood underlayment and the tack strip of the carpet.
13. The narrator used a circular saw to cut the vinyl planks.
14. The narrator used a tapping block to align the boards flush with each other.
15. The narrator used a utility knife to score the planks.
16. The narrator used a mallet to tap the planks into place.
17. The narrator used wedge spacers to hold the flooring off the walls a quarter-inch in all directions.
18. The narrator used a jigsaw to cut the vinyl planks.
19. The narrator used a pull bar to pull the boards tight.
20. The narrator staggered the seams of the planks randomly to create a natural look.
21. The narrator measured and marked the planks for notches and cuts.
22. The narrator used a Forstner bit to drill through the vinyl planks.
23. The narrator installed an extension onto the overflow drain.
24. The narrator added caulk around the edges of the drain to create a watertight seal.
25. The narrator reinstalled the quarter round molding and carpet transition.
26. The narrator cut the final transition piece to size and installed it in the metal channel.