How to Install Vinyl or Laminate Floors in a Basement (Over a Concrete Slab)

Installing floors in a basement is often different and more challenging than installing in other areas of your house because basements usually have concrete floor slabs. This video will show you how to properly install vinyl or laminate floors on top of a concrete slab so that you don't have to worry about moisture or other issues down the line.

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Speed square for drawing straight lines
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Utility knife for cutting underlayment (can also be used to cut vinyl planks)
Mitre saw for cutting planks
Mallet & pull bar for setting the joints
Multi-tool for cutting door trim and other precision cuts

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