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How To Install Loose Lay Vinyl Plank Flooring + Special Installation Tips

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How To Install Loose Lay Vinyl Plank Flooring + Special Installation Tips

1,466,854 views October 25, 2012 12:16

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It's 100% Waterproof, like our Supreme Click Elite, but unlike that, there is no locking mechanism. Usually you don't even need glue. It literally just lays in place, and then stays in place!

How To Install Loose Lay:
youtube.com/watch?v=yiO84zh9gUI
and with adhesive:
youtube.com/watch?v=yiO84zh9gUI&t=6m17s

Waterproof flooring vs. Cat Pee
floorstoyourhome.com/blog/waterproof-vinyl-floo…

More info:
floorstoyourhome.com/blog/a-brand-new-kind-of-v…

Waterproof vs. Water Resistance:
floorstoyourhome.com/blog/2012/08/waterproof-vs…

How Waterproof is Waterproof Flooring?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=loose+lay+installation

...In a 'herringbone' pattern?
floorstoyourhome.com/blog/loose-lay-vinyl-plank…

for showmethevidnow: What does 'waterproof' mean in flooring?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=loose+lay+installation


STANDARD INSTALLATION:
0:05 - Pre-installation preparations
1:09 - Install right up against the wall (no gap)
1:26 - The "Loose Lay"
1:50 - Last piece in a row (pay attention to the Factory Edge)
2:50 - Staggering end joints
4:25 - The locked in floor
4:45 - Adjusting an already placed plank
5:46 - Difference from other floating floors

WHEN ADHESIVE IS NEEDED
6:02 - When you need adhesive
6:25 - Applying the adhesive
7:20 - Laying the planks
7:57 - Planks are anchored
9:15 - Adhesive for remaining walls after first row is down
9:47 - Adhesive bands through the room (not required in Loose Lay, but will not hurt)
10:45 - Should one work in segments?
11:28 - Very basic wrap up


For Norman, Angle to Angle Vinyl Installations - General Tips
youtube.com/watch?v=PCjLfJR33G8





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