This video documents the DIY installation of Flooret Modin line luxury vinyl plank flooring in a large recreation room. The project is detailed from start to finish, beginning with crucial preparation steps like measuring the room to plan the layout and avoid ending on an impractically small piece. The team installs the heavy, large-format planks over a subfloor containing radiant heat tubing, noting the specific temperature limitations required for this type of flooring. Key moments of the process are shown, including establishing a straight starting line, checking for parallelism with the far wall, demonstrating the click-lock installation technique, and navigating cuts around obstacles like a closet. The video also addresses the challenge of finishing the floor at the top of a staircase, planning for the installation of a matching stair nosing trim piece. The team successfully completes the floor installation in under three hours and concludes by outlining the future work required for the staircase and window trim.
Installing Flooret Modin Vinyl Plank Flooring
0:00:22 Planning and Preparation: Before starting, the team measures the room's width (43' 6.5") to calculate the layout and confirm they won't end with a tiny, difficult-to-install final piece.
0:01:46 Flooring Details: The project uses Flooret Modin line vinyl plank flooring. It is noted for its large size, built-in padding, and a durable wear layer.
0:02:06 Radiant Heat Considerations: The flooring is installed over radiant heat, which requires careful temperature management. The system's maximum temperature cannot exceed 84Β°F to avoid damaging the vinyl planks.
0:03:40 Starting the First Row: The team lays the first row, using pencils as spacers against the wall to leave a quarter-inch expansion gap, which is necessary for a "floating floor" installation.
0:06:32 Checking for Parallelism: After laying four rows, they measure the distance to the opposite wall at both ends. They discover a 5/16" difference but decide it is a negligible amount over the large span and proceed without adjustments.
0:08:07 Heavy Planks: The instructions note that each plank weighs over 10 lbs, requiring a heavy mallet or tapping block to ensure the joints are fully and securely locked.
0:10:58 Installation Technique: The narrator demonstrates the proper technique for installing the planks: setting the edge into the groove at an angle, then tapping it down to lock it into place.
0:13:31 Cutting Around a Closet: The team encounters their first major obstacle, a closet opening, which requires them to make precise measurements and cuts to fit the flooring around the corners.
0:17:18 Planning the Stair Transition: Upon reaching the top of the stairs, they determine how the flooring will meet the staircase. They will use a specific stair nosing trim piece that grooves over the planking, deciding to run the flooring to the edge for now and cut it back precisely with a track saw later.
0:22:31 Fast Installation and Easy Cleanup: The entire floor is installed in under three hours. The team is impressed with the final look, the matte finish, and how easily the sawdust and debris are cleaned up.
0:23:21 Next Steps: The video concludes by outlining the next phases of the project, which include trimming out the staircase with skirt boards, risers, and treads before detailing the top edge, and eventually trimming the windows.
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