For the new floor, we did a lot of research and ultimately decided to go with LifeProof Vinyl Plank Flooring that is exclusively available at The Home Depot

supplies needed

LifeProof Vinyl Plank Flooring

Matching Reducer or T-mold

Quarter Round – for around cabinets

Flooring installation kit

Matching Stair nose

Shop Vacuum

Oscillating multitool

STEP 1 - tRANSITIONS

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If you will have transitions between the new vinyl floor and any existing floor or carpet, you will need appropriate reducers. Cut and install the metal strips that come with the reducer before beginning

STEP 2 – CLEAN

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Before installing, thoroughly vacuum the area where you will be installing the flooring with a shop vacuum to get rid of any debris

STEP 3 – CUTTING VINYL PLANK FLOORING

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you can simply score the front of the plank with a utility knife a couple of times and snap the board. Be careful to keep the knife at the same location as you score.

Step 4 – INSTALLING THE FIRST ROW

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Cut out and remove the tongue part of the planks using a utility knife. This is the side that will be facing the wall.

Step 5 – INSTALLING THE SECOND ROW

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The first plank of the second row is a pretty straightforward – just hook it onto the  previous row and snap into place using the tapping block from the installation kit.

Step 6 – INSTALLING NEAR DOOR JAMBS

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Flush-cut the jamb using a scrap piece of the vinyl plank as a guide and using an oscillating multi-tool or handheld flush cut saw.

Step 7 – HOW TO INSTALL LAST ROW

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For planks at the very end where you may not have enough space to use the tapping block, the installation kit comes with an S-shaped bar that can be used to pull the planks together.

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The vinyl plank flooring is Installed!

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