Whether you are starting a DIY project or are curious to see how your tradesman goes about installing your next home update, it’s quick and easy to track down some fantastic installation videos online to assist. Creating a ‘how to’ video may seem simple, but there are several factors to consider to ensure the instructions are clear, concise and easy to follow. So, what do you look out for when you are watching a ‘how to’ video? Do you prefer a step by step detailed guide or a quick, brief run through? Is it the video aesthetic or the new innovative products being used that grabs your attention?

We have listed our top 5 installation videos for building products that we feel best show a clear and easy to follow guide of how to install various building products in your own home.

 

1. Palio: How to Install Karndean Palio Core Flooring, with Roger Bisby

 

When you think about laying down flooring, an assortment of necessary tools and equipment probably come to mind. This video demonstrates how that may not always be the case. Palio flooring is an easy to install, luxury vinyl flooring range available at selected builders’ merchants. There is no need for adhesive or even a professional saw, as Palio flooring clicks easily into place and cuts smoothly with a standard Stanley knife. Roger Bisby from Skill Builder takes you through each step in this simple installation video suitable for all skill levels.

 

2. Wickes: How to Fit a Kitchen Plinth, Pelmet and Cornice with Wickes

 

We love a classic Wickes advert with no fuss or frills, just straightforward, simple information. This ‘How to fit a kitchen plinth, pelmet and cornice’ installation video is no exception. By using clear demonstration alongside 3D drawings, this slow-paced video carefully takes you through each step-in detail, so you don’t miss a second.

 

3. SAM: How to fit SAM Zero fully finished MDF skirting and architrave

 

We may be biased, but we had to include our very own installation video featuring SAM Zero fully finished MDF mouldings. SAM Zero is a range of high quality, cost saving MDF mouldings that are supplied fully finished using an acrylic topcoat on top of two coats of primer, creating a smooth, consistent finish with a shine that can’t easily be achieved with a gloss paint. They may require some extra care when handling but will need no further painting on site. In this video, we show you how to cut and install SAM Zero skirting and architrave in SAM1451 Chamfer and Round.

 

4. Knauf: On The Tools try ProRoll

 

Need to plaster your walls and unsure of what product or method to go for? On the Tools partnered with Knauf to bring you this demonstration of Knauf ProRoll, a ready-mixed, roller applied plaster for quick and simple jobs. Once you have Knauf ProRoll, a medium pile roller and a medium spatula, you are ready to get started. In three simple steps, this video clearly demonstrates how to use ProRoll and ProRoll Light correctly, showing fantastic results. Another no fuss video that should make home plastering that bit easier.

 

5. Sika: SikaCeram FlowFix Bonding Primer & Jointing Compound

 

Sika have created this bright and simple how-to video featuring their Sikaceram FlowFix bonding primer and jointing compound in an easy to follow two step guide.

This video demonstrates Sika’s porcelain paving jointing compound and bonding primer for a two-part system ensuring you achieve the best result every time. In this video, you will find out exactly how to use the product from clear demonstration and simple animation, and learn the reason behind each stage of the process. It’s an upbeat, practical guide to laying a porcelain patio that is also very satisfying to watch.

 

This is just a little taster of the many resources that are available across the internet to assist with your next installation project. Take a look on YouTube or Facebook and you may come across some of the latest innovative products on the market with tips and tricks on how to use them to achieve the best results.