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How To Install Vinyl Plank Flooring (DIY Guide)

  • Alex
  • May 7, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting out, this guide has everything you need to install your vinyl floors like a pro. Step by step, we’ll help you nail that perfect, professional-looking finish you’re aiming for.

Key Summary

  • Allow the floor to acclimate for 48 hours before use.
  • Select an installation method: Grip-Strip for peel-and-stick planks, Click-Lock for interlocking planks, or Glue-Down.
  • Choose a pattern or design for your vinyl flooring, considering options like straight lay, diagonal, herringbone, chevron, or parquet.
  • Cut planks to fit around obstacles using a utility knife, jigsaw, or oscillating multi-tool.
  • Install transition strips at doorways and between rooms, leaving a 1/4-inch expansion gap between the vinyl planks and the transition strip.

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