This video demonstrates the installation of Planeo Flexcore Vinyl flooring, a flexible yet rigid material made with a stone flour mixture, directly onto existing tiles. The presenter highlights the product's advantages, such as its ability to conform to uneven surfaces without telegraphing tile joints (unlike traditional rigid vinyl) and its robustness. The installation process covers preparing the area, laying the click-system planks (including angling and knocking down the head connections), working around obstacles like door frames (which are shortened), and even laying planks backwards in tight spots. The video also shows the attachment of waterproof skirting boards using adhesive and a transition rail. The Flexcore vinyl features integrated impact sound insulation and is noted for not containing harmful plasticizers. The presenter emphasizes careful alignment of the initial rows and provides tips for cutting and locking the planks.
Installing Planeo Flexcore Vinyl: A Step-by-Step Guide
0:00:16 Introduction to Planeo Flexcore Vinyl: Andre introduces a new product, Planeo Flexcore Vinyl, a rigid material with a stone flour mixture that remains surprisingly flexible, unlike conventional rigid planks.
0:00:59 Advantages of Flexibility: The flexibility allows the vinyl to adapt to uneven surfaces, similar to full vinyl, but without the issue of tile joints telegraphing through, which can happen with full vinyl. It's more forgiving than standard rigid vinyl on uneven subfloors.
0:02:26 Installation on Tiles: The video demonstrates laying the Flexcore vinyl directly over tiles with wide joints (12-14mm), although the approved joint width is 5-6mm. For wider joints, leveling is recommended.
0:02:58 Product Features: The vinyl contains no harmful plasticizers, is a click version, and has integrated impact sound insulation. Adhesive versions in the same decor are also available.
0:03:43 Project Scope: The project involves shortening doors and frames, and working in a furnished room by tackling one side at a time.
0:05:27 Starting the Installation: The installation begins in the top left of the room, using spacers. The presenter advises using proper adjustable spacers for easier handling.
0:06:04 Click Mechanism: The planks are angled in lengthwise, and the head connection is knocked down with a rubber hammer. It's crucial the vinyl doesn't spring or vibrate during this process.
0:06:56 Cutting the Vinyl: Planks can be shortened with a hacksaw, jigsaw, or by scoring with a cutter knife and snapping.
0:07:14 Customer Support: Planeo offers a WhatsApp service for questions and quotes (QR code or link in video description).
0:08:41 Importance of First Rows: The first two or three rows are critical and must be laid perfectly straight to avoid a "banana" effect and ensure good head joint alignment.
0:09:48 Locking Head Joints: Light blows are sufficient to lock the head joints. If force is needed, there might be debris in the connection.
0:10:18 Measuring and Cutting End Pieces: The video demonstrates how to measure and cut the last plank in a row, ensuring the 5mm expansion gap is maintained.
0:15:00 Working Through Doorways: The flooring is laid continuously through a doorway without a transition rail, which is at the installer's own risk as manufacturers usually recommend separation between rooms.
0:16:25 Shortening Doors: Door leaves are marked and will be shortened later to accommodate the new floor height.
0:17:43 Laying Planks Backwards: The Flexcore material allows for planks to be laid "backwards" (opposite to the usual tongue-and-groove direction), which is useful in certain areas. The process is similar to forward laying.
0:19:04 Installing Skirting Boards: Waterproof plastic skirting boards are attached using adhesive. Matching inside and outside corner pieces are available.
0:21:05 Attaching Transition Rail: A cover strip/transition rail is installed to finish the edge where the new flooring meets another surface.
0:22:03 Final Assessment: The installation was relatively quick (under an hour for the main laying). The dropdown click connection was easy to work with. The presenter encourages viewers to ask questions via WhatsApp and order samples.