However, ‘laminate, vinyl, and hardwood flooring are all excellent alternatives to carpet; they’re durable, easier to maintain, and add a stylish finish,’ Liam says.

Install the second and subsequent planks in each row by locking the ends together, and then you work your way down the plank, pushing the tongue into the groove as you go. Pro tip: It helps to twist ...

We installed COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring in the Calypso Oak color, and the process was incredibly easy. Some luxury vinyl flooring options are water-resistant — or even waterproof ...

If that doesn’t work, or if your shoes skid over the vinyl when you kick, get a piece of rubberlike rug pad, such as the nonslip hard-surface rug pad ($6.34 for a 2-by-3-foot piece at Home Depot ...