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Blueprint Request
Hi Joe,
I am ready to start the installation of my LVP. I have watched the videos on the Plank installation course, I would still like your input on where to start and a few areas of concern.
1) We’ve already spoke about a dip in the kitchen. With it being so severe you suggested I run the plank parallel with that dip. So I’m guessing that will determine the direction of the plank for upstairs & downstairs.
2) Upstairs in the hallway I have a closet with a small piece of flooring inside of it. I would need your help on how to scribe the plank / use a cheater board to install. ( image attached)
3) There will be a set of stairs I need to install planks. I believe we are waiting on a stair installation video. But in the mean time could you share with me any prep work that could be done on the stairs so they are ready for install ( image attached)
4) I plan to install the plank into each bedroom without transition strips. 1of3 bedrooms is facing a different way which would leave the ” butt ” joints landing in between the door jamb. Would this be ok ? I’m not sure if I’ve seen any videos with plank being installed this way between the door jamb ( image attached of hallway upstairs)
Let me know if there are any more pictures that I should share!
Thank you Joe,
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7 Replies
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Hi Joe,
You’re correct about the direction of the dip in the kitchen.
2) I would prefer to run the plank upstairs in the opposite direction of downstairs. ( example you showed without working backwards)
3) I initially planned to have the plank downstairs flow in the same direction as upstairs. do you think this would cause too many problems with that dip ? I definitely want to go with what you think is best. I just wanted to ask again before making final decision. As long as the plank flowing with the dip will not be an eye sore compared to upstairs direction I’m ok with doing that!
4) You’re correct about the rooms labeled ” X” I will not be installing.
I will look into stair nose material and let you know.
Thank you,
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Here is your blueprint – https://somup.com/c3jhD3uGjC
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Hi Joe,
Awesome Blueprint ! A while ago I asked you about installing Quiet walk. You suggested that I install it in sections for easy install. Should I tape the seams while working or will the seams not cause any issues? I will be stapling of course.
Thank you!!
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The seams have a tape on them that the manufacturer built in. Once you lay your next row of pad I like to staple one end, stretch the pad on the other end to remove bubbles and then staple. I then tape the seam together.
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Lurking in on this thread, I remember the video of stapling down 1/4 plywood (there were LOTS of staples) but can’t recall best practices for QuietWalk. Their installation instructions don’t call for stapling and I wasn’t sure whether it was designed to handle that sort of penetration. Should we just staple enough to make it lie flat? More?
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You do not have to staple it. I just like to staple the each end of a row to get any wrinkles out.
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