How to install vinyl plank flooring — Vinyl or Not DIY guide

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2. Guided checklist

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Plank / tile seams Tight click-lock lines, little or no grout Visible grout joints (tile look) Wider wood-plank gaps or nail/staple clues

Surface texture Embossed wood grain (feels plastic/vinyl) Smooth hard glaze (ceramic/porcelain feel) Soft natural grain, can dent with a fingernail in soft spots

Underlayment / back color (if edge or scrap visible) Foam pad / gray or black vinyl core Concrete or thinset under tiles Plywood / OSB wood subfloor Can't tell from photos

Click edges / profile Tongue-and-groove click edges visible Glued-down or no click profile Nailed / stapled solid or engineered wood

Wear & condition clues Light scuffs; surface mostly intact Edge peaking, cupping, or lifted seams Deep wear-through, cracks, or missing pieces

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This looks like click-lock LVP over a concrete slab. Surface wear is light, but the photo shows edge peaking in one area. Refinishing isn't realistic for LVP — plan on replace. Ballpark for a typical bedroom: about three to six dollars per square foot installed, more if the subfloor needs leveling. Have a pro confirm moisture under the slab before you buy new flooring.

Type confirmation: click-lock LVP (luxury vinyl plank)
Condition: light surface wear; edge peaking in one area
Refinish vs replace: replace — LVP cannot be refinished like hardwood
Cost band: roughly $3–$6 / sq ft installed for a typical bedroom; more if leveling is needed
Subfloor red flags: concrete slab — check moisture before new install
DIY checklist: moisture test under slab, flatness/leveling, product waterproof rating, transition pieces, underlayment compatibility

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