Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl plank flooring is durable, waterproof, and DIY-friendly. This section covers buying, installing, and finishing vinyl plank around real-world obstacles.

Buying: LifeProof vinyl at Home Depot.

Installation: which way to lay planks, around a toilet, transitions to tile, and cabinets over vinyl.

Adhesion: get vinyl to stick to wood.

For choosing among all floor types, see our wood flooring guide.

Which way should you lay vinyl plank flooring? Usually run planks parallel to the longest wall or main light source; in narrow rooms, run them lengthwise to feel more spacious.

Can you put cabinets on vinyl plank flooring? Floating vinyl is best installed up to the cabinets, not under them, so the floor can expand freely.