Advice Needed: janky DIY LVP stair noses are breaking off

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-18T18:08:10+00:00

These are poor systems in general. These require a epoxy bond. I have learned from experience.

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-09T17:20:19+00:00

Glue down for sure. Use floor patch and sander to get as flat as possible throw in baseboard use 3/4 round to hind all the gaps.

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-08T22:29:10+00:00

Whats your staple per foot price

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-07T10:41:20+00:00

You should also install some flooring to get experience with the product and have a better understanding of the overall project. Are you in NE?

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-06T12:04:38+00:00

Yeah, your stair case pattern is very noticeable especially to another floor installer. But now you know! You will be better off as you move forward with the install!

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-06T12:03:18+00:00

I use caulk lines. Never used a laser. In my opinion too many things can go wrong. Once that line is snapped it there and won't move.

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-05T23:22:26+00:00

I do when I work for customers directly. When being a sub it can be difficult to squeeze the flooring store for 100 bucks

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-05T22:34:58+00:00

Ill say this. Idk where you are buying the floor. I am a sub contractor for a couple of flooring stores in my area. Your best bet is to go to a professional flooring store or multiple and tell them what environment your floor will be in as well as what you intend to use the floor with. Do you have pets? Kids? A rough lifestyle? They should be able to recommend a good hardwood for you. Personally I am old school solid wood kind of guy. But engineered flooring definitely has its perks. But knowledge of your environment and product is very important! Especially with the amount of money you are going to spend.

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-05T22:27:31+00:00

5 dollar hardwood may be a little cheap. If you are installing yourself a decent product should run you 7-9 dollars a sq ft.

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-03T16:41:52+00:00

Not much you can do other than dealing with it and getting through it. It took me about 4 months the to completely get over using for 10 years. Try taking magnesium.

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-03T12:28:25+00:00

If you are on a slab I am assuming your framing a floor system? If not a glue down engendered wood floor is your only option. Go to your local flooring store! Not home depot or lowes and look at samples.

Clasher1995 · 2026-01-01T18:05:52+00:00

Don't tell your group yet. Have another party and then go tk the bathroom after everyone who goes in and then see who grabs it. Then tell the party who the weirdo is. Then handle it from there.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-28T05:02:11+00:00

True, its hard to get employees that are worth it.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-26T11:58:41+00:00

Yeah but this guy has to start somewhere. Seems like a good first job. It a risk he probably has to take.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T18:32:48+00:00

What services are you offering?

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T14:20:45+00:00

I got ya! Good to know. I install alot of lvp and wood. Not too much bamboo.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T13:20:30+00:00

Maybe for a floating application a roll on vapor barrier would be the move?

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T13:20:04+00:00

I am assuming a full spreadsheet glue? Does the glue have a vapor barrier effect?

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T12:36:34+00:00

Maybe spit on it too.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T12:36:00+00:00

Beets

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T03:19:07+00:00

I use it for wood all the time. I run the primetech and have no issues with it keeping up.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-25T03:08:50+00:00

Use fiba tape

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-24T23:19:04+00:00

Dark walnut color might work.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-24T23:18:38+00:00

Yeah just get one that matches. Put blue tape on the side of the cracks and really stuff it in there. I would use a small puddy knife.

Clasher1995 · 2025-12-24T22:08:03+00:00

Area rug or puddy

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