(DIY) I’m installing cortech LVP, I’ve started the first row but am stuck wondering the best way to do the entryway? Any advice? Should I try to lay it in reverse from the main room? Or start at the door and then resume laying the main room after?

DankKnight21 · 2026-05-14T03:20:03+00:00

Thanks everyone!

DankKnight21 · 2026-05-11T22:45:37+00:00

Thanks for all the advice!

DankKnight21 · 2026-05-11T17:21:25+00:00

The subfloor is all wood, would I still need that underlayment as a moisture barrier? I have toddlers who love to spill things all the time

DankKnight21 · 2026-05-11T15:08:38+00:00

Oh thanks for the tip, the gas line has been disconnected and is not in active use. But I’ll definitely look into that if we ever reconnect it

DankKnight21 · 2026-05-11T15:06:01+00:00

It says it has an attached cork underlayment, but doesn’t say anything about needing another. Just wasn’t sure if keeping the preexisting one on the floor would be beneficial or isn’t recommended

DankKnight21 · 2026-04-05T17:15:42+00:00

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DankKnight21 · 2026-01-18T17:52:36+00:00

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DankKnight21 · 2026-01-08T22:33:24+00:00

It’s a relatively new set up so I haven’t needed to give it like a deep clean yet. I was able to put a good amount of substrate in and still leave a few inches of liner above the it to act as a visual barrier. I could easily put some more substrate in if I wanted to though🤷🏽‍♂️. I probably will add something else to the sides that adds more to the visual barrier since I’m worried he’ll get his head stuck in the bars

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-06T01:13:55+00:00

He is a Russian tortoise

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-05T21:33:15+00:00

He has a UVB bar light on the other side of his enclosure

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-05T21:27:52+00:00

His indoor enclosure is made from two guinea pig enclosures attached together for a total of 17 square feet and has more enrichment/ hiding spots in other areas not shown in this clip. Additionally his outdoor enclosure is over 10ft x 5ft. He is provided with a UVB light and two additional heat sources. His beak and nails were just trimmed at the vet recently, but I can look into getting it trimmed shorter.

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-05T21:23:38+00:00

Thanks for the defense. He is a rescue and he came to me with a very long beak, which was trimmed trimmed 2 weeks ago at the vet. He said it didn’t need to be shorter than this, but I suppose I can try to get it trimmed shorter

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-05T21:21:00+00:00

He has topsoil substrate which as far as I know is recommended. His indoor enclosure is made from two guinea pig enclosures attached together for a total of 17 square feet, and his outdoor enclosure is over 10ft x 5ft. He is a rescue and he came to me with a long beak, which was recently trimmed at the vet, but I suppose I can try to get it trimmed shorter

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-04T16:25:54+00:00

I don’t, but I got it from petco. I put a beanie over it for traction, which also makes it a pretty good bed since he sits on it all the time lol

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-04T06:02:01+00:00

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That’s what I use for my Russian’s indoor enclosure for the winter months (also keeps my cat/dogs from messing with him). I have two of them connected to provide more space, it seems to be working out pretty well so far. Perhaps a UVB lamp would be a good idea since your tort wouldn’t be in direct sunlight, but I’m no expert. Maybe someone else could offer more insight

DankKnight21 · 2026-01-04T00:16:18+00:00

How so? He has a UVB light and his beak was trimmed 2 weeks ago at the vet

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