DIY Laminate Flooring - My first DIY floor installation

Listen, sis, if there's something you want to do, JUST DO IT! I'm so f'ing proud of myself. I swear I was stressing about how to do this floor when I thought about redoing this closet. I sent on #KZreadUniversity and found the first video from @homedepot, and I kid you not it was like a quick 5 minute video on how to do this. When I watched it, I was like "omg is that easy? "... hell yeah, I can f'king do this! And let me tell you one thing about me. If I think I can ...I can and I will. I'm gonna arm myself with the knowledge on how to and get it done. So if you're thinking about this you can.
Laying this floor was quick and easy. It took a #newbie like me 90 minutes to this by myself.
Tools I used and think you should have for your project:
Underlayment (should be based on your subfloor)
Laminate ( this one is Mohawk Revwood Kingmire Chestnut )
Instaform profile (transition strip from flooring to tile)
Hammer/ mallet
Laminate floor kit (I got mine from @homedepot) it includes the wedges spacer, steel pull bar, and tapping block
Saw or laminte floor cutter (I recommend saw it has more uses)
Painters tape (optional)
Tape Measure (optional)
Let's go start that #diyproject. You go this💪🏾😘
#flooringinstallation #interiors #homedesign #hardwood #homeimprovement #vinyl #hardwoodfloors #wood #laminateflooring #woodflooring #decor #hardwoodflooring #marble #vinylflooring #flooringdesign

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  • @issjohndough
    @issjohndough11 ай бұрын

    I seen so many people try and act like it’s so complicated but you made it seem easy I’m about to install some right now

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    I thought the same thing too. I think it gets tricking when doing stairs but a room is so easy. One day I'll try my basement stairs😤

  • @Whoreallyknows

    @Whoreallyknows

    7 ай бұрын

    If you’re just doing a tiny room and you start off an outside wall it is this easy but if you’re doing a whole house transitioning from multiple rooms it’s a bit more complicated.

  • @suicidehxpnotic

    @suicidehxpnotic

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Whoreallyknowsnot only that but the room has no weird curves or a closet so doing a square/rectangle is pretty simple

  • @vvsmixing

    @vvsmixing

    6 ай бұрын

    it’s square room😂😂😂 no fancy cuts

  • @thedone1342

    @thedone1342

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Whoreallyknows also depending on how you start the first second row 🤧

  • @supercayana
    @supercayana10 күн бұрын

    You give me so much confidence! Thank you I’m no longer afraid!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 күн бұрын

    Yes go for it

  • @sierraandnick
    @sierraandnick8 ай бұрын

    90 mins I know men that it would take 2 to 3 hours for a job like this great work ms lady !!

  • @tuck1021

    @tuck1021

    4 ай бұрын

    Women are better than men huh lol smh

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @xMadMurdockx

    @xMadMurdockx

    3 ай бұрын

    Its a tiny ass room 💀

  • @ColdSprite

    @ColdSprite

    12 күн бұрын

    @@TheCunninghamFamily_tiny room or not you did everything by the book ! Perfect cuts and you didn’t do the “stair “ method 10/10 . Is it sad that you’re the first video I seen it being done right ?? Other videos were of guys doing it too. Crazy. Good job !

  • @emanemanuel1
    @emanemanuel1Ай бұрын

    I'm going to do it myself too thanks for the encouragement

  • @joeslifejourney150
    @joeslifejourney1505 ай бұрын

    TBH, this is just a short but it is the most helpful video I've found

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help.

  • @ivmco
    @ivmco5 ай бұрын

    Took me 3 days! My back n knees were outta commission! And you did this in 90mins!? Yea you a beast! Turned out great too!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    5 ай бұрын

    In my defense the room was small. And yes my back and knees where done too 😢🥵

  • @TheMcEwens419
    @TheMcEwens419 Жыл бұрын

    Very well done!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @karinasolis2652
    @karinasolis2652 Жыл бұрын

    Wow awesome! Great value add to the property!

  • @skdietschXOXO
    @skdietschXOXO Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this! I've been wanting to tear out my carpet and put in laminate but been nervous about messing it up. This is encouraging.

  • @Bryan-wq1ng

    @Bryan-wq1ng

    11 ай бұрын

    Not hard at all

  • @yeekieboy7988
    @yeekieboy79885 ай бұрын

    You just motivated me thank you 🙏🏽

  • @jessiesmart3738
    @jessiesmart37385 ай бұрын

    600 20 min videos and you answered all my questions in 30 seconds. Killin it!

  • @westham118
    @westham118Ай бұрын

    Smashed it!! Well done 👍

  • @Stephani253
    @Stephani2534 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video and encouragement. I’ve been going back and forth on whether I install them or leave it to the professionals lol. The room I’m doing is about 15x15 so I think I got this.

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh, 15x15, you definitely got that, sis😏💪🏾

  • @craigdavis2121
    @craigdavis21219 ай бұрын

    Love this! Thank u for the amazing positivity you give & bring!

  • @CNBaby21
    @CNBaby218 ай бұрын

    You just gave me hope!!! ❤

  • @ericgriffith4786
    @ericgriffith47867 ай бұрын

    Awesome job! Thanks for posting….you’ve encouraged me to do this myself…

  • @AcieSpeak
    @AcieSpeak14 күн бұрын

    ISO needed this. I have a loft bedroom with terrible. Absolutely. Terrible carpet and I was like. I cannot sleep in this room unless I do something. What's this carpet? But I didn't know what to do. This was absolutely perfect. And it would make the room a lot cooler as well! Thanks love! ❤

  • @Mute3056
    @Mute3056Ай бұрын

    Well done lady. I'm proud Of women like You👍

  • @lumpanimalyt971
    @lumpanimalyt9713 ай бұрын

    Holy shit someone who actually puts ríen underlayment! So many people don’t! Awesome

  • @isabelgutierrez8150

    @isabelgutierrez8150

    Ай бұрын

    That’s because she’s actually using. It looks like an engineered wood flooring not a LVP, which is vinyl planks that already have the underlay attached to the bottom. Very different

  • @TH-ql8gg
    @TH-ql8gg Жыл бұрын

    Lovely job!!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Rampage6768
    @Rampage67684 ай бұрын

    Big respect

  • @frankmaldonado8545
    @frankmaldonado85457 ай бұрын

    GREAT JOB 👏🏽 Congratulations it looks awedome! 👍🏽

  • @TheKevinbabcock
    @TheKevinbabcock11 ай бұрын

    Great job and thank you for the speedy video. Got right to the point and very helpful. Thank you and nice work !

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @chartaiwan
    @chartaiwan5 ай бұрын

    You are a champ!!!

  • @lettyv3367
    @lettyv3367 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great.

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @rachelbailey-no2pp

    @rachelbailey-no2pp

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@TheCunninghamFamily_What's the silver underlay called that you used?

  • @llw53one
    @llw53one10 ай бұрын

    Wow, you’re awesome 90 minutes ❤

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @rachelbailey-no2pp

    @rachelbailey-no2pp

    8 ай бұрын

    ​​@@TheCunninghamFamily_What's that silver underlay called that you layed and how thick is it?

  • @carolyngattis258
    @carolyngattis2588 ай бұрын

    Good job, you made it look easy.

  • @jackiemassi2967
    @jackiemassi29677 ай бұрын

    Very impressive. You make it look easy. And as a single parent I feel like I can handle anything that comes my way. Yet, I’m afraid I’m in over my head.

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    7 ай бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @NeanderthalDogma
    @NeanderthalDogma5 ай бұрын

    You did really good!!!! Impressed

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @samand988
    @samand9888 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this!!

  • @arthurc1971
    @arthurc19714 ай бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Needsnewcar
    @Needsnewcar Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. ❤

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem

  • @kayhale8972
    @kayhale89723 ай бұрын

    Amazing ❤ I love it! You go Sis❤

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🤗

  • @lynnwood467
    @lynnwood4677 ай бұрын

    👏🏾👏🏾🤗🤗🥰💖 great job!🙏🏾

  • @mirandarebecca3646
    @mirandarebecca36464 ай бұрын

    Looks great! Great job!!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @matthosseini4194
    @matthosseini41944 ай бұрын

    Good job sister 👏👏👏👏

  • @rickyvialva8617
    @rickyvialva8617 Жыл бұрын

    Good job miss 🌷🌷🥰🌷🌷🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏 the hardest part is getting started

  • @beckyfelger1792
    @beckyfelger17926 ай бұрын

    Awesome job

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @fearknot7
    @fearknot75 ай бұрын

    Good Job!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jerrymorones4814
    @jerrymorones4814Ай бұрын

    Great job 💪🏼👍🏼

  • @Entertainment0785
    @Entertainment078511 ай бұрын

    Good job 🎉!!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @Mike-iq6zk
    @Mike-iq6zk3 ай бұрын

    Good job looks great

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ElenaChristinne
    @ElenaChristinne4 ай бұрын

    Wow!!

  • @kingringo
    @kingringo11 ай бұрын

    Nice job

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @blessedblessed4323
    @blessedblessed43232 ай бұрын

    Good job

  • @mdavid7149
    @mdavid7149 Жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @gametimedad7554
    @gametimedad75547 ай бұрын

    Nice!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @SuchANatural
    @SuchANatural9 ай бұрын

    Came out awesome can you tell me what's under the panels?

  • @junesherlock425
    @junesherlock425 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @linp5045
    @linp50453 ай бұрын

    You made this look easy! Im still a little scared to try though. So no tools needed or having to cut the laminate?

  • @LoveLumps7585
    @LoveLumps7585 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @ballershanelle
    @ballershanelle7 ай бұрын

    Baseboard has to go back in, after u paint it great job.

  • @DelleDashe
    @DelleDasheАй бұрын

    My dad built our entire house flooring

  • @kathyrobertson4493
    @kathyrobertson44932 ай бұрын

    90 minutes ….impressive Lady.

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @juanoli2116
    @juanoli2116Ай бұрын

    Did you staple the underlayment?

  • @lanadraevans4202
    @lanadraevans42023 ай бұрын

    What tool did you use to cut the laminate

  • @christopherbodnar9934
    @christopherbodnar99343 ай бұрын

    Your a beast

  • @trevontaymilsap2110
    @trevontaymilsap21106 ай бұрын

    She Melonated like me ❤️

  • @hintonlt
    @hintonlt2 ай бұрын

    Girl I need help. What underlayment did you use

  • @carribean626
    @carribean6264 ай бұрын

    How much did it cost please?

  • @nf325
    @nf325Ай бұрын

    Is it hard to cut the laminate?

  • @user-gt8mh4ic2c
    @user-gt8mh4ic2c11 ай бұрын

    Even though you say it’s so easy I’m still nervous to do something like this 😢😂

  • @Bryan-wq1ng

    @Bryan-wq1ng

    11 ай бұрын

    Don't be

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    and it 's ok to be. But you can do it. start with a small project and build your confidence

  • @Bryan-wq1ng

    @Bryan-wq1ng

    10 ай бұрын

    We all started somewhere. I've been in the Housing industry for over 35 years. I still get a bit apprehensive on certain projects. Someone told me a long time ago. Take can't out of your vocabulary. Get out of your mind. It doesn't exist because no matter what it is. You can 😉

  • @ogtaper6386
    @ogtaper63862 ай бұрын

    I Gyatt to install mine

  • @user-sn7te9uu1q
    @user-sn7te9uu1q9 ай бұрын

    Amazing work girl! How did you cut the sheets in desired size?

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    9 ай бұрын

    I didn’t have to cut the underlayment

  • @GoatReactz

    @GoatReactz

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@TheCunninghamFamily_ how to you cut the actual flooring?

  • @willsmith0826
    @willsmith08265 ай бұрын

    LVP will not expand if you open the boxes in the space and let the material acclimate to the space.

  • @panamarubia1283
    @panamarubia12838 ай бұрын

    You’re amazing! Great work!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @meekamiles6617
    @meekamiles66174 ай бұрын

    Thanks Sis.. you just inspired me to do mine.. already bought the flooring just need to go get the other stuff.. but question? How did you cut off for the measurement.. did you use a blade to cut then knocked it off on the step ladder?

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Yay excited for you. I used a blade for a few and the saw for others. Luckily there wasn't too much weird cuts so it was easy enough

  • @rebeccaperez2294
    @rebeccaperez229411 ай бұрын

    Great job! It's so good you show how women can do this too! :-)

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    thank you...yes we can😉

  • @joshuacox1559

    @joshuacox1559

    5 ай бұрын

    this video shows a woman doing a very small amount of flooring, it doesn’t particularly show how “women can do this too”. This comment is purely idiotic and you can get the same “information” from a guy doing the same exact thing.

  • @kathy-annandrews6699
    @kathy-annandrews66997 ай бұрын

    @TheCunninghamFamily what is the name of the silver thing you laid before the laminate

  • @majela414
    @majela4145 ай бұрын

    is that a foam underlayment?

  • @KingBeezy410
    @KingBeezy4109 ай бұрын

    Come do my basement Plz. LOL

  • @bodaciousbeebee
    @bodaciousbeebee4 ай бұрын

    What about if ur subfloors are aweful?

  • @soundcheck2k7
    @soundcheck2k75 ай бұрын

    The tack strip removal was the longest and toughest 🥵

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes😭😭😩

  • @Kim_love13
    @Kim_love139 ай бұрын

    What is that shiny black at the bottom?

  • @lislelisle5453
    @lislelisle54532 ай бұрын

    What tools would I need? ❤

  • @UnseenShortss
    @UnseenShortss10 ай бұрын

    GYYAATTT

  • @seonwilson3546
    @seonwilson35465 ай бұрын

    May I ask where did you get the laminated floor padding? My husband and I just got a house and I want to pull out the carpets in the rooms

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi from the same place. Also some flooring doesn't need it. I only added it because the bat is right next to this room just in case

  • @lolobarros
    @lolobarros4 ай бұрын

    Are you free tomorrow? I’ve got 75 Sqm to lay down 🚧🚧🚧 congratulations!!!!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Ай бұрын

    😅

  • @ClubOsaTennisandEvents
    @ClubOsaTennisandEvents11 ай бұрын

    What tool do you use to cut the laminate to size:)

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    I used a stated with a very sharp box cutter but started using the saw because it was faster. You can use a box cutter (heavy-duty kind), table saw, miter saw, circular saw, hand saw or laminate cutter to get it done. They aren't hard to cut at all.

  • @user-eb2wz8dh8w
    @user-eb2wz8dh8w8 ай бұрын

    Where did you get the sound proof underlayment?

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi I bought them from the same company thay sells the flooring Mohawk

  • @douniad7395
    @douniad73954 ай бұрын

    Where I can find this color and this laminate any idea please

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Which color? The floor? Or the paint?

  • @TheChristinameeee
    @TheChristinameeee4 ай бұрын

    About how much did it cost? I’m thinking of doing our living room and 3 bedrooms 😭

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, the cost depends on which flooring you get. I'm looking to do my bedroom, which is about 450sq ft, and is priced at $960+ right now🥴. I wanted to do all of upstairs but if that's one room😭

  • @TheChristinameeee

    @TheChristinameeee

    4 ай бұрын

    Wow ok😩thank you!!!

  • @user-sh3dn6oe7n
    @user-sh3dn6oe7n11 ай бұрын

    What did you cut the boards with?

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    I used a stated with a very sharp box cutter but started using the saw because it was faster. You can use a box cutter (heavy-duty kind), table saw, miter saw, circular saw, hand saw or laminate cutter to get it done. They aren't hard to cut at all.

  • @jameslucas8230
    @jameslucas82305 ай бұрын

    U are lovely

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jesussilva3209
    @jesussilva3209 Жыл бұрын

    It’s easy until you get difficult cuts. A square room is so easy. All you have to do it is cut the ends . Straight cuts

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea 😂😂😂

  • @Ramn4life
    @Ramn4lifeАй бұрын

    NICE ASS flooring !

  • @ram1460
    @ram14605 ай бұрын

    How much money do you think you spent for this project?

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi this flooring project cost about $330. For flooring and underlayment and spacers.

  • @rhondaguillette580
    @rhondaguillette580 Жыл бұрын

    No windows?

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a closet. No there are no windows

  • @Onlycarsmatter
    @Onlycarsmatter11 ай бұрын

    You goootaaaaa where shoes no matter what a broken toes or a punctured foot ain’t worth it

  • @BattlefrontZero
    @BattlefrontZero5 ай бұрын

    You forget one crucial step. Make sure the subfloor is flat. That's the most difficult part imo.

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi I did. This is also a new build

  • @CALIFORNIA.EMPIRE1990
    @CALIFORNIA.EMPIRE19907 ай бұрын

    Dont forget to mention the hamstring pain for next 3 days

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    7 ай бұрын

    🤣 listen this is the workout for the day

  • @leohthelion8485
    @leohthelion848511 ай бұрын

    No adhesive needed?

  • @mommychrissy

    @mommychrissy

    10 ай бұрын

    no

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    10 ай бұрын

    nope

  • @lilianrosco2503
    @lilianrosco25035 ай бұрын

    You installed the padding underneath the floor upside down. The silver is supposed to be on the bottom

  • @hoodtracie9

    @hoodtracie9

    4 ай бұрын

    It says very clearly on the product THIS SIDE UP 😮

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi no I didn't. The product states this side up🫣🤣

  • @sandymoon2466
    @sandymoon2466 Жыл бұрын

    It's been three weeks and I'm still installing my bamboo floor. Your room is rectangular, whereas mine is irregular with tons of cutting required. This video made me feel useless.😅😅😅

  • @teetee19768

    @teetee19768

    Жыл бұрын

    Trust the process. You got this!

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you finish yet? Bambi sound so nice though. I hope it turned out nice

  • @KA-oe1rf
    @KA-oe1rf5 ай бұрын

    Can I inbox you ?

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, I'm just seeing this. Yes, you can. I'm on IG and FB direct message me there

  • @Ron-vl9xu
    @Ron-vl9xu Жыл бұрын

    Huh?

  • @adrianmazur1782
    @adrianmazur17823 ай бұрын

    Don't cut each board the same lenght

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Ай бұрын

    😊 okay thanks

  • @dlisette8179
    @dlisette81795 ай бұрын

    Too fast I wanted to see how you did It

  • @bossupathomewithtequila
    @bossupathomewithtequila8 ай бұрын

    Removing baseboards scare me

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    7 ай бұрын

    It's pretty easy. I'll do a video next time I remove one showing the process

  • @nvadams7344
    @nvadams73444 ай бұрын

    TF YOU MEAN 90 MINUTES

  • @TheCunninghamFamily_

    @TheCunninghamFamily_

    Ай бұрын

    Yes 90 minutes I was shocked too. Surprised myself with that. The room is not big