How to Install LVP Flooring Like a Pro (The Ultimate Masterclass)

Vinyl flooring installation can go wrong fast if the subfloor is not prepped correctly. In this video, Victor from Atlas Flooring & Design walks through a full LVP flooring installation from start to finish, including carpet removal, tack strip removal, grinding the subfloor, checking for low spots, priming, self-leveling, undercutting door jambs, laying the planks, cutting around hallways and closets, and finishing everything with shoe molding. You’ll see the details most DIYers and even some installers skip, including why “one-day installs” often lead to separating planks, broken locking joints, squeaks, and flooring failure later on. If you’re planning to install luxury vinyl plank flooring yourself or you want to know what a proper professional installation should look like, this video will show you the steps that make the floor look better and last longer. If you watched this and decided you’d rather have the project done professionally, Atlas Flooring & Design helps homeowners in the Raleigh, North Carolina area with properly prepped, long-lasting LVP flooring installations. Schedule a free in-home consultation here: https://atlasflooringdesign.com/contact 📍 Proudly serving Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, and the Triangle area. Looking to upgrade your home with durable and stylish flooring in Raleigh, NC? Atlas Flooring & Design has you covered! https://atlasflooringdesign.com/ 🏠 Why Choose Atlas Flooring & Design? ✔️ Stress-Free Process from Start to Finish ✔️ Mobile Showroom – See Samples in Your Home! ✔️ Expert Installation by Trusted Professionals ✔️ Lifetime Warranty for Raleigh Homeowners and Beyond 👍 Enjoyed this video? ✅ Like this video 💬 Comment below with your flooring questions 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s video! Chapters: 0:00 How to Install LVP Flooring Like a Pro 0:30 Acclimating Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring 1:16 Removing Carpet Before LVP Installation 4:39 Removing Carpet Padding and Staples 8:20 Removing Tack Strips Safely 12:07 The Subfloor Prep Most People Skip 18:19 Finding Low Spots Before Installing LVP 20:58 Fixing Squeaks Before New Flooring 22:12 Taping and Priming the Subfloor 26:18 Choosing the Right Self-Leveler 29:51 How to Pour and Spread Leveler 32:56 Sanding the Leveler After It Dries 36:05 Checking for a Perfectly Flat Floor 37:20 Undercutting Door Jambs 40:49 Planning Your LVP Floor Layout 44:57 Tools Needed for LVP Installation 46:14 Starting the First Rows of LVP 48:35 Avoid This Common Plank Pattern 52:39 Cutting LVP Around Doorways 59:47 Setting Spacers and Expansion Gaps 1:03:45 Making Clean Doorway Cuts 1:09:34 Installing LVP Through the Hallway 1:22:42 Cutting Luxury Vinyl Planks Safely 1:24:49 Checking the Finished LVP Installation 1:26:17 Cutting LVP Around Closets 1:29:05 Measuring Shoe Molding 1:32:04 Cutting Shoe Molding on a Miter Saw 1:35:25 Installing Shoe Molding 1:38:41 Caulking Shoe Molding 1:41:33 Cleaning the Finished Floor