See How Much Money You Keep in Your Pocket Doing It Yourself
Whether you hire a big-box store or do it yourself, you buy the planks either way. Enter your square footage, local store labor rates, and tear-out add-ons below to see your real savings—even after buying your course and specialty tools.
Stores advertise a low base rate, then tack on per-square-foot fees for every step below. Check what your project needs (and adjust any rate):
Pick the Plank Bootcamp package you want—and even add extra tools below—to see how much you still save:
Meet the 3 Specialty Tools & Training That Make DIY Plank Installation This Easy
Fighting stubborn seams with a cheap big-box plastic block is the fastest way to get frustrated or chip expensive planks. Here is how Joe's 3 custom-engineered tools give you the exact mechanical advantage the pros use:
The Plank Hammer
This is Perfect Tapping Block for ALL Skill Levels and it fits any size hand.
Here's what I have been looking for in a Tapping Block -
- It needed to be made tough to handle Brute Force when needed.
- I also wanted to be able to use it with gentleness.
- It had to be easier to use than the other tapping blocks on the market.
The Plank Hammer is designed to be less bulky and much easier to handle. You can be very Delicate with it or you can use Brute Force when you need it.
The Plank Puller
This is Perfect Pull Bar for ALL Plank - Vinyl Plank, Laminate and Wood.
Here's what I have been looking for in a Pull Bar -
- It needed to be made tough to handle Brute Force when needed.
- I also wanted more room to swing my Dead Blow Hammer(so I don't damage a wall)
- It had to be BETTER than the other pull bars on the market.
The Plank Puller is designed to be SUPER TOUGH and much easier to use. Because it weighs 4lbs. it does most of the work for you.
You don't need to swing the Hammer as hard to get the Plank Puller to do its job.
The Layout Buddy
I am SO Excited to Introduce you to The Layout Buddy!
Now you can Layout Plank in MINUTES NOT HOURS using this Brand New Tool.
It is a customizable tape measure for any size plank. Quickly find how big pieces are along walls and adjust.
Helps you quickly adjust your layout to avoid tough cuts around doors and avoid transitions.
Start your first rows FAST and without Error using the Layout Buddy!
Stop Struggling and Start Fitting Plank Easier
Standard big-box store tools are a gamble, and using a cheap plastic block is the fastest way to ruin expensive luxury vinyl. To get tight, seamless joints without damaging the locking mechanisms, you need a mechanical advantage.
The physical toolkit gives you the exact setup the pros use:
The Layout Buddy: Get the Perfect Layout without the frustrating numbers of a ordinary tape measure. You can actually see where small pieces will be and you can adjust the layout quickly to get rid of them.
Pro Tapping Block: Designed to distribute force evenly across the plank edge, ensuring it locks tight without chipping or crushing. You can use Finesse or Brute Force. It allows you to hold the Plank while tapping for an easier install (Just like the Pro's do it)!
Flooring Pull Bar: Gives you the leverage needed to pull those tricky final rows completely tight against the wall. It works great under cabinets and hitting plank where the Tapping Block cannot go.
Don't risk a $3,000 flooring investment to save $20 on cheap plastic. Get the right tools and protect your floor.
See How Better Tools Makes Installation Easier
See how hands-on tools and step-by-step guidance help you navigate even the most difficult Installations, corners, and tricky cuts.
Choose the Right Tools and Support for Your Flooring Project
Plank Bootcamp Course & Planner
Best for DIYers who already have tools and want step-by-step video training, material estimates, and community Q&A.✓ Digital Project Planner & Estimator App
- ✓ Full Plank Bootcamp Step-by-Step Library
✓ Room-By-Room material & carton estimates
- ✓ Private Community Activity Feed Q&A
✓ Post photos get troubleshooting answers
✓ 6 Months of Full Access
✓ Upgrade to a Custom Blueprint anytime inside
🚀 Complete Installation Kit — $99
Best for hands-on installers who just want Joe's 3 specialty tools and estimator app with free shipping.- ✓ Digital Project Planner & Estimator App
- ✓ The Plank Hammer
- ✓ The Plank Puller
- ✓ The Layout Buddy
- ✓ Material estimates before checkout
- ✓ Tools for a more confident installation
- ✓ Easily Avoid Small Pieces
- ✓ Helps Plan for an Easier Install
- ✓ Lock Stubborn Planks without chipping edges
- ✓ FREE SHIPPING Included
🛠️ Bootcamp + Tool Kit Bundle — $139
Most Popular: Get all 3 specialty tools PLUS full Plank Bootcamp video training & Q&A for just $40 more!- ✓ Digital Project Planner & Estimator App
- ✓ Plank Hammer, Plank Puller & Layout Buddy
- ✓ Full Plank Bootcamp Video Training (6 Months)
- ✓ Step-by-step installation Guides
- ✓ Private Community Feed Q&A with Joe
- ✓ FREE SHIPPING for Tools
- ✓ 24-hour SOS coaching button
👑 Ultimate VIP Blueprint Bundle — $269
Best for multi-room installs: Everything in the Bootcamp Bundle PLUS Joe's custom 1-on-1 floor plan blueprint video.- ✓ Everything in the Bootcamp + Tool Kit Bundle
- ✓ Custom 1-On-1 Installation Blueprint Video
- ✓ Joe maps out your exact floor plan drawing
- ✓ Custom Plank Direction & Where to Start Wall
- ✓ Room-by-Room Staging and Transition Plan
- ✓ 1 FULL YEAR Bootcamp Access
- ✓ 24-Hour Priority SOS Coaching Button
- ✓ FREE SHIPPING for Tools
Plan smarter. Install with confidence.
Stop Guessing. Start Laying Flooring Like a Pro.
Get a clear material estimate, a reliable layout plan, and practical help for tricky cuts—so you can tackle your floor with confidence.
Everything You Need for a Smoother Floor Install
Estimates You Can Order From
Calculate your flooring needs before you buy, so you can avoid surprise shortages and piles of leftover planks.
Tools Made for Tricky Spots
Use The Plank Hammer, The Plank Puller, and The Layout Buddy to tackle stubborn planks, impossible tight spots and to avoid tricky cuts and small pieces.
Backup When You Need It
Get step-by-step Bootcamp guidance and 24-hour SOS coaching to help you work through installation challenges.
From First Measurement to Final Plank
Step 1
Map Out Your Floor
Enter your room measurements in the Project Planner & Estimator App to build a clear plan before installation begins.
Step 2
Order With Confidence
Use your estimate to choose the right amount of flooring and avoid a last-minute supply run.
Step 3
Install With Support
Put your selected tools to work on difficult cuts and tight spaces, and turn to Bootcamp coaching if you get stuck.
DIY Floors, Real Homeowner Wins
“The estimator gave me a number I felt comfortable ordering. I finished the room without scrambling for another box.”
Finally finished! From having to rip out all of the subfloor, replace with new subfloor, self leveling patches throughout, and finally, the flooring, it has been a journey.
Sorry it has taken me a while to post this but wanted to get a few shots. It is well lived in and kind of a mess. Lol. But gives you an idea. I could not have done it without you, Joe. You are the man!
@joeletendre Thanks again for all of your help, Joe. I never could have worked on this project successfully without your help and tips.
Lastly I want to give a HUGE thanks to Joe. Without your knowledge and expertise I don’t think we could have done it. The videos you provide both on YouTube and here in the community are absolutely priceless. You’re a true professional and you make it easy to get professional results. And of course…. you saved us a TON of money versus hiring someone to do the install. So thanks Joe. We wish you the very best in all that you do.
I am very lucky to have found Plank Bootcamp. I can’t thank you enough Joe. I think this flooring project came out great.
I took Joe’s advice to run the planks through doors and cased openings and NOT use transitions except for where LVP abuts other materials. That makes the installation look much better. We also bought most of the tools Joe recommends, including a cutting tool made just for LVP. This was a big time saver and helped keep the quality up.
Thanks to Joe, without whom this project could not have happened.
It took me 6 weeks while working from home and living in the space. I still have to paint touchup the baseboards where nailed. I also plan to paint the stair banister as that wood color doesn’t match at all. I installed the entire ground level with no transitions. I watched all the videos before I started and asked multiple questions. Very happy to have found Joe and Plank Bootcamp.
Your Flooring Package Questions, Answered
Get clear on what’s included before you choose the support that fits your project.
Which tools come with the Complete Installation Kit?
The Complete Installation Kit includes The Plank Hammer, The Plank Puller, and The Layout Buddy, along with the planner and estimator app.
What’s included in Plank Bootcamp membership?
The $49 Plank Bootcamp Pass (and the $139 Bootcamp + Tool Kit Bundle) gives you 6 months of full access to the Digital Project Planner & Estimator App, Joe's step-by-step installation video library, and the private community feed where you can post questions and photos. The $269 Ultimate VIP Blueprint Bundle gives you a full year of access PLUS a Custom 1-on-1 Installation Blueprint video where Joe marks up your exact floor plan step-by-step.
Is coaching included with every package?
Community Q&A support and the 24-hour SOS Coaching Button are included in the $49 Plank Bootcamp Pass, the $139 Bootcamp + Tool Kit Bundle, and the $269 Ultimate VIP Blueprint Bundle (not the $99 tool-only kit). If you want Joe to personally map out your floor plan drawing on video—showing your exact starting wall, plank direction, and room-by-room staging—choose the $269 Ultimate VIP Bundle (or upgrade inside Plank Bootcamp anytime for $149).
Which package should I choose?
Choose the $49 Plank Bootcamp Pass if you already own tools and want the video training and estimator app. Choose the $99 Complete Tool Kit if you just want the 3 specialty tools with free shipping. Choose the $139 Bootcamp + Tool Kit Bundle (our most popular value) to get all 3 tools PLUS full Bootcamp training for just $40 more, or pick the $269 Ultimate VIP Bundle if you want Joe to build a custom step-by-step blueprint for your floor plan.
Ready to Pick Your Package?
Get Ready to Lay Flooring With Confidence
Choose the planning app, the app plus installation tools, or the full bundle with Bootcamp membership and coaching access. Pick the support that fits your project and take the next step toward a confident installation.
Never Over-Buy, Never Run Short.
Guessed square footage, forgotten transitions, and ignoring the critical 8% waste factor can lead to costly overbuying or running short. Our custom-built planner handles the calculations instantly.
This tool pays for itself instantly by preventing you from buying just one unnecessary box of luxury vinyl.
Your Personal Safety Net: Never Get Stuck on a Cut Again.
Buying the tools gets you started, but what happens when you hit a massive problem at a door jamb, or you need to figure out an impossible vinyl floor cut? What if you need help with plank direction or where to start? Plank Bootcamp is an entire masterclass that guides you through every single hurdle your home throws at you—from proper subfloor prep to flawlessly wrapping planks around complex door frames.
And because even the best planners hit unexpected snags, you get access to the ultimate safety net: VIP Coaching Support.
Hit an awkward transition? Take a picture, drop it in the private Bootcamp forum, and I will personally tell you exactly how to handle it within 24 hours. You are never doing this project alone.
Get the Perfect Layout
Working with Joe and Using the Plank Bootcamp Guide, you will be able to get the best layout possible.
You will be able to use this guide for any size layout - one room or an entire house.
A good layout will also help you avoid difficult situations, transitions, small pieces and the list goes on.
With Joe's help, you will easily find the Best Layout for your project.
Find the Best Place to Start
I don't just start anywhere. There are several things I take into consideration to help me decide where the best place to start is.
DON'T Make Your Installation Harder.
The last thing I want to do is make the install harder because I started in the wrong place.
Joe will show you all of your options.
Choosing the Best Plank Direction
I decide Plank direction using 3 Key Factors. Lighting and Joist direction are not on this list.
However, the condition of the floor over rules all 3 of these key factors and using Joe's guidance can save you money, time and frustration.
Joe will share the pros and cons of each direction and help you make the best choice for your situation.
This is THE BEST PART -
Installation Blueprint
Great News! You can get custom instructions for your project. You simply share your floor plan and Joe will give you custom step by step instructions for your Plank installation. The floor plan you shared will be uploaded into our software program and Joe will go through the entire installation step by step. He also shares what videos you should watch for the different situations in your project. Once the recording is processed, he will give you a link to access the Blueprint video.
This is a very Valuable resource.
[Choose your level of flooring support]
Whether you just want step-by-step video training and community Q&A, or you want Joe to personally map out your floor plan on video, pick the option that fits your project:
STEP-BY-STEP TRAINING + TOOLS
Bootcamp + Tool Kit Bundle — $139
Get all 3 specialty flooring tools with FREE shipping, the Digital Project Planner App, 6 months of Plank Bootcamp video training, and private community Q&A support.
1-ON-1 CUSTOM FLOOR PLAN REVIEW
Ultimate VIP Blueprint Bundle — $269
Get everything in the Bootcamp + Tool Kit Bundle for 1 full year PLUS a Custom 1-on-1 Installation Blueprint Video where Joe maps out your exact floor plan, starting wall, and plank direction.
Digital-Only Option (No Physical Tools)
Already Have Your Flooring Tools?
Get instant access to the Digital Project Planner App, the complete Plank Bootcamp video library, and the private community Q&A feed without buying the physical tool kit. (Need a 1-on-1 Custom Floor Plan Blueprint? You can add it anytime right inside the member portal!)
Join Plank Bootcamp Only — $49