LVP Flooring Installation (How to Install Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in a Basement - DIY)

Learn the LVP Flooring Installation process with this DIY, beginner friendly instructional video! Specifically, you will learn how to install luxury vinyl plank flooring in a basement - but you can use these steps to install vinyl plank flooring in any room.

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Vinyl Plank Flooring: https://www.metroflor.com/shop/products
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To install LVP flooring as a beginner, you will need to follow these general steps:
1. Prepare the Room for LVP Installation
Preparation for vinyl plank installation includes:
- Removal of any dirt or debris from the floor.
- Ensuring that the room is perfectly flat and correct any problem areas with self-leveling underlayment.
- Removal of baseboards.
2. Position Spacers around the Room
Because LVP is a "floating floor" you will want to have 1/4" spacers positioned around the room to allow for expansion and contraction.
3. Plan out your LVP Layout.
Every successful vinyl plank flooring project begins with planning. Plan your LVP layout carefully.
4. Install the First Row of LVP.
You always want to install the first row of LVP flooring in the "back left" corner of the room.
5. Cut and Trim the Vinyl Plank Flooring as needed.
To cut LVP flooring, use a utility knife and a carpenter's square to score and snap the plank along the cut line. You can also use a miter saw, circular saw, and a jig saw to cut LVP as well.
6. Install Vinyl Plank Transition Molding (if needed).
If desired, you can install LVP transition molding to transition from one floor type to another.
7. Install Baseboard and Final Touches.
The last step in the LVP installation process is to install (or re-install) the baseboards around the room in order to hide the 1/4" expansion gap.

For even more detailed information on how to install LVP flooring, you can check out my blog article: https://atimprovements.com/lvp-flooring-installation/

This is Episode 6 in my "How to Finish a Basement" Youtube Series. In this series, I will show you how to finish a basement (DIY) from start to finish. Below are the previous videos in the series:

Episode 1: How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation
https://youtu.be/Qt4mvnVrCpE

Episode 2: How to Frame Basement Walls
https://youtu.be/ERJxLOlUSz0

Episode 3: How to run electrical in a basement
https://youtu.be/0PnwBzhQvrY

Episode 4: How to Frame around HVAC and Pipes in a basement
https://youtu.be/KdHIDL0fxnI

Episode 5: How to Drywall a Basement
https://youtu.be/amEmCbQYsgg

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