Old timer told me to never glue LVP in a bathroom... I didn't listen

So I had this job in a small powder room in Austin last month. Customer wanted LVP in there and said their buddy said to glue it down so it doesn't move near the toilet. I know better but figured hey what's the harm. 3 days later the floor started bubbling up near the vent. Moisture trapped under the glue and warped like 4 planks. Had to rip it all out and start over. Cost me an extra $200 in materials and a whole Saturday. Has anyone else had a hack advice from a customer that backfired bad?

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maxpalmer1mo ago

Ha, yeah I used to be one of those guys who thought glue was always better but that powder room bubble story finally knocked some sense into me. Live and learn.

parker_patel841mo ago

Three coats of glue and I still had to peel up a corner last week cause it wouldn't lay flat. I'm starting to think there's no perfect way, just different kinds of headaches.