For handy homeowners, vinyl plank is a dream: At around $3 per square foot, it is more affordable than solid hardwood flooring (around $7 a square foot) and engineered hardwood flooring (around $5 ...

The final row of vinyl flooring planks usually must be cut lengthwise to fit. The score-and-snap method can be difficult, so cut with a circular saw, jigsaw or handsaw.

For adhesive vinyl plank flooring: Ensure the adhesive is sticky before pressing the plank down. For both: Tap the plank gently with a rubber mallet to ensure it is firmly in place.

A: Yes, you should be able to nudge the planks together to close the gaps. Vinyl planks, like a lot of other flooring these days, are usually installed as a floating floor.

We installed COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring in the Calypso Oak color, and the process was incredibly easy. Some luxury vinyl flooring options are water-resistant — or even waterproof ...