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How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring

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Last updated May 6, 2025

Vinyl plank flooring has all the visual appeal of solid hardwood flooring. Learning how to install vinyl flooring is something you can do yourself. Vinyl flooring costs a fraction of the price of hardwood, making it a great option for beginner home improvers. This guide will give you the basics on how to install vinyl plank flooring in any room easily and efficiently. Always refer to individual manufacturer instructions for specific installation directions.

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Difficulty:

Beginner

Duration:

2-4 hours

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Table of Contents

  1. Advantages of Installing Vinyl Plank Flooring

  2. Choose Which Type of Vinyl Plank Flooring to Use

  3. Tools for Vinyl Flooring

  4. Preparation for Vinyl Plank Installation

  5. Planning Your Vinyl Plank Installation

  6. Installing Click Lock Vinyl Plank Flooring

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