MY NEW FAVORITE VINYL PLANK FLOORING, HOW TO INSTALL NUCORE PERFORMANCE VINYL FLOORING OVER TILE DIY
MY NEW FAVORITE VINYL PLANK FLOORING, HOW TO INSTALL NUCORE PERFORMANCE VINYL FLOORING OVER TILE DIY
Nucores new Performance vinyl flooring is quickly becoming my favorite flooring. However because its’s strong it does require a little more effort to cut and install (LINKS BELOW FOR MY CUTTING TOOLS). This is the first video in my Nucore Performance Series which will include videos on installing the floor, making difficult cuts, my tips on alternative ways to trim your installation so it looks amazing, and last a product review where I put this floor to the test. Make sure your subscribed so you don’t miss any of these videos and as always please “LIKE US”!!!
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Here are some links to THE LAMINATE CUTTER and other products I use and like (they are affiliate links so if you use them I will earn a small commission which helps keep this channel going.)
MY LAMINATE / VINYL CUTTER https://amzn.to/2LHBaEk
or less expensive option by the same company
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Oscillating tool would probably work fine! BUT NOT if you are gonna use it daily as an installer!! It WILL probably fall apart with HEAVY use! lol
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Sound Rated Underlayment https://amzn.to/39K7BdM
Hot Glue Gun https://amzn.to/2JJXAmh
MOISTURE METER https://amzn.to/32zdBEm
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Let me know below in the comments WHICH products or installation techniques you’d like to see in future videos!
Oh, boy! you read my mind….Product review!!! I can’t wait!! Hi Max…
Hi would you need a 6 mil vapor barrier and also an underpad? I want to use the underpad bit not sure if I also need the 6 mil over the concrete. Thank you
Hello! I’m planning on installing lifeproof flooring on our entire first floor. Over the past few days, I’ve watched almost all of your videos and I trust your opinion so I wanted to double check..this can be installed over ceramic tile right? No need to prep the tile with anything? Thank you!
is this the same as the old nucore??? can you you use any brand of 6 mill plastic kind of a dumb question also you think they want it because it has a cork backing
Hi! Is the Home depot lifeproof LVP flooring SPC type of WPC?
What is the color name of the plank you’re installing in this video?
Great video im getting this Exact floor installed tomorrow. Do you recommend underlayment if so what kind & why? I appreciate the videos helps out. Btw down stairs over concrete upstairs going over existing laminate floors. Want it to feel like wood but quite is good to not cushy though 🤔
Great information, as always.
I’m planning to use this in my basement over tile. Do I need to skim the grout lines, or will the barrier be sufficient?
Gm…..Just "keeping up with the Jones"….
Or how about us ring a normal trowel. Instead of a throw away trowel. I would think someone who has been doing floor for as long as you. You would have normal trowels. And using that premixed Henry filler. Why not use pro flex that dries in less then a hour.
Does this floor make a crunching or popping noise when you walk on it?
Love the vids, you sold me on the nucore performance. However, they don’t have the choices my wife wants. Which would be your second choice to be able to withstand heavy traffic scratches and sun fading?
Quick question, Do you think that the blade didn’t cut through the floor because the thickness might have been too thick?
We just bought 550 sq feet of the founders gunstock nucore performance. It’s amazing. We installed duralux in the past in the basement. Nucore perforce is bae
Hi jones I like your videos , I need help what can you tell me about Republic flooring Pure SPC Max is 6 mm 20mil ? Have you used ?
Help. I need new floors in my house. I am sick of plastic looking fake wood planks. I hate them all. They are everywhere. What else is there. This trend has to change.
The music is so loud and then I can hardly hear you.
The Nucore performance is over priced and I don’t trust a product that cracks in half that easily.
Good info that. I needed thanks
Where do you buy Nucore for the best price? Thanks
What’s the best way to find an installer that would be able to work with the the NuCore performance product? Would any installer have the required equipment? We are in Arizona. Would it be easier to find someone with experience with LifeProof?
What color is this floor?
Baseboard removal is easy but installing is not my strong suit
please reduce the volume of the background music, it’s very detracting from your soft voice, otherwise great info!
What kind of miter blade did you use?
@7:17 ,Geez did I cringe ! good info
Not happy with Nicore Performance (. I have a clicking noise when walk on that. it looks like it comes from end locks. Probably you need ideal subfloor for Nucore. Even I know some area is flat …still have the noise issue. Yes it difficult to cut and will dull your blades after one cut. I had about 100 boxes, some plank had spots with missed cork underlayment and had a plank with bubbled up top layer. And the floor it self feels cold …even .I used underlayment – blue one that is approved be Nucore. Is it SPC?
I think I’m still sold on the Lifeproof in Sterling Oak. 🙂 Although I still look at the darker grey shades, but I think anything darker will look too dark once inside the home.
We lived in Roseville CA. Can you refer any contractor can do Nucore performance lvp? Thanks
Thank you. Much appreciated
Do you have any recommendations on how to find a flooring specialist or contractor willing to put luxury vinyl planks on stairs? We are in Arizona and Home Depot will not install vinyl on stairs
Whats the most realistic vinyl flooring that you have installed
How about coretec, isn’t it a better product?
I am in the middle of installing 2400 sq ft of this devil product. Yes it is extremely tough, hard to cut, hard to lock in, planks have a bow to them which can cause a rocking motion. I will never use it again. A hand disc sander does work very well to trim some cutout areas. Good luck!
I just installed 400 square feet of this stuff. It’s hard as a rock. Destroyed two “laminate” non ferrous metal saw blades. It won’t scratch. It is some tough stuff and it was the easiest install ever!
Where is the sound? I can see you talking but there’s no words… Please fix this in future videos
Would you recommend the performance over the regular Nucore. I am having a professional install it
Anyone tried Floor and Decor Optimax? Comparable to Nucore Performance?
Hey JonesKnows, how do u deal with hallways? Do u always install the planks in the same direction as the other rooms ? Thanks
How does this floor compare to Coretec? Do you use Coretec for any of your installs? Any chance you could do a product review? Your videos are very informative. We are hoping to upgrade from carpet to vinyl within the next few months. Looking for something that works well for dogs and gives them some traction while walking on it.
Have you ever installed Armstrong Pryzm LVT flooring? Looks pretty darned good and supposedly has a tough wear layer. Would love your opinion thanks! 👍