I know this video is two years old, but you saved my sanity. I'm using wax on EVERY piece and it's working beautifully. Thank you so much!!!

Thanks for making this video!! Other videos are just highlighting how easy the flooring is, but it's helpful to see someone honestly addressing the tricky spots.

Thanks. Haven't started, Just doing a small kitchen. Your clues for easier wok was great, ahead of time for me!

I found this video at just the right time! I was wondering why it wasnt just "snapping" together like in all the tutorials I've seen. I now have hope! THANK YOU!

Thankfully finally this is actually the help I needed. I was having a hard time getting my ends to connect well. Putting them in place first was so much easier and made it a lot less frustrating. I agree with you that it is not as easy as everyone makes it out to be. Thank you so much for posting this.

I am so glad you posted this video! I'm installing *SmartCore Ultra* flooring w/ *Soft & Sound Underlayment* in a house I just bought, and also in the new video production studio, office, and podcasting studio. *_It took me FOREVER to install the first 3 rows_* , but seems to get easier after you get a solid start. Your tips in this video are a lifesaver *Off The Hook Design And Fab Dot Com* ! Again, *GREAT VIDEO* man!

I will get the wax. Good idea! We are getting the Smartcore Naturals and I would like to avoid the same problems you described.

May thanks for the tips. The wax really helped.

Thank you!!! Our exact problem.

We’re installing this stuff now. Was recommended from a friend in the field. Well it sucks, I hate it. Done floors with cheaper crap that worked much better. Thanks for video.

I'm laying this crap down today and only managed about 1/4 of the job so far and almost threw every piece out. I have laid quite a bit of flooring mostly laminate with no problems. I don't know if I have the patience to finish the job. I understand your frustration....

Great Idea! I've installed over 500 sq ft already and you need to beat this stuff into place with a 3lb deadblow hammer to get it to lock right. I'll try the wax!

Thx for sharing. I used baby powder to get tiles to slide more easily.

I’m doing one of these right now it’s not easy bro LOL thanks for the wax tip

I got this stuff today, it's total crap, Ill try your wax trick. I have put down 5 or 6 rows and pulled them up 4 times because it just doesn't click in,very weak joints

Great job budd

dang, i was looking at installing the Smart Core Ultra because they had the design and color i like (blue ridge pine) and i can find that design and color in any other plank. Now you got me shied away from it because i have never done plank and don't need an extra hassle. And the stuff is not cheap at $4.00 a sq ft thought it was quality

Unleveled floors causing interlocking friction...I had that issue too..

I start this floor tomorrow. I haven't put any vinal floors in about 6 or so years, and I haven't done this brand before. I got all my other flooring at Menards. So this sounds like it is going to be fun. (Not) I have already had a time with the subflooring. I love you "Suicide prevention line" comment! Definitely been there already with this project. Ugh! I do have a question, where you using a tapping block and runner mallet to lock in the seams or where you doing it all by hand? I had heard that this floor was easy to install......now I am dreading it!

I've used 3 versions of click-lick type flooring, including this specific brand, and they are all a pain to install. The last install was my LAST install!

I installed this in 2 rooms a few years back and it was a breeze. Then I decided to install it in the rest of the house so I'll have a uniform look, but I have to work backwards in several locations. Good Lord, I'm ready to shoot myself in the face. I gave up and called a contractor friend. Just watched your video and saw your tip about the wax. I'm going to give that a try tomorrow and see if I have any luck before my pal arrives. Thanks for the video and believe me, I can empathize with your frustration.

thanks sir

How was the underpayment? Good for sound muffling?

You need to read the instructions. And use a bridge on every section. It's easier to install the recommend way. Bridge tap .. and so on

I’m wondering why you chose to lay the underlayment even though smartcore emphasizes that it is not needed since it is included in their flooring.

@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582

3 жыл бұрын

The reason I did it was to keep water from getting through the joints and swelling the plywood underneath. The planks are supposed to be waterproof but the joints are not going to be waterproof 100 percent. Just another layer of protection for water getting through while mopping or spills. Also ads a small amount of sound and temperature insulation and a little more even surface over the existing floor wooden underlayment joints and imperfections.

@adamhg985

3 жыл бұрын

I did underlay because my subfloor was old and it ensured more level on the subfloor panel joints.

I went to Lowe's looking to purchase vinyl tiles... I was sold this stuff, the first cut I did I noticed there's wood (cheap fiber wood) and all the vinyl was is the top wearing course. I installed steinmaster luxury vinyl planks In the bathroom and those were true vinyl throughout. This is not true vinyl throughout. Not happy.

I feel sorry for this guy

The directions that come with this stuff is absolutely no help at all. Your tips were pretty good

You seem very frustrated in the video. Now that it's done (I assume) what do you think of your LVP floor?

@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582

Жыл бұрын

Its ok so far. Will see how long it lasts.

Why did you choose to lay down the moisture barrier even though your planks have the rubber backing?

@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582

3 жыл бұрын

Because the joints are not waterproof and it ads a bit of temperature and sound insulation.

@mikereynolds3294

Жыл бұрын

would you use the barrier when going straight to good clean concrete?

You’re supposed to stagger the joints. Longing them up every other makes it weak.

@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582

3 жыл бұрын

They are staggered 8”

Next time install with the long tongue exposed first .I noticed u did it opposite thats why your having trouble.This is a great product that goes down fast.

@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t always work that way. Depends on where you start the house. There are areas where you have to go backwards. Couldn’t do it that way in this room because my wife wanted the living room done first.

@pork4U

2 жыл бұрын

That product is NOT great, ill never buy it again. Lifeproof from Home Depot has never frustrated me like this.

Shoot. I wish I would haven’t slit my wrists before watching this video. Oh well; I’ll leave a note to watch this video.

lol @Suicide hotline

You are putting it in backwards. Just saying

@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582

6 ай бұрын

I know. I had to in this room. Wife wanted the living room done first. Certain places you have to go backwards like closets ect.

@MarineScoutSniper

6 ай бұрын

@@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582 I understand. No worries

Where'd you go bro still out there

@offthehookdesignandfabdotc2582

Жыл бұрын

Yes just busy running a business, behind on orders and stressed out. No time to make videos lately .