gibson.morgan•1mo ago

Had issues with vinyl plank installation? Using a tapping block from leftover material saved my knuckles.

4 comments

4 Comments

ivan_murphy801mo ago

Ngl, "saved my knuckles" sounds over the top. A proper mallet works better and won't crack the planks.

leo_black761mo ago

What kind of mallet are you talking about, @ivan_murphy80? A rubber one, or a dead blow? I've seen a rubber mallet still leave marks on some woods.

caleb271mo ago

Cutting a scrap piece of flooring to use as a block was my go-to. Just used it with a rubber mallet and it kept everything from getting dented.

craig.alex12d ago

Disagree on the mallet being the only good way. I've installed floors in my own house and for friends, and a scrap piece with a regular hammer works just fine if you know how to hit it. You get a feel for the right amount of force so you don't crack anything. A tapping block from leftover material is free and it does exactly what you need it to do.