Our pick for the best overall vinyl plank flooring is the CoreTec Lanier line from Smartcore. We like its 100 percent ...

Mohawk vinyl plank flooring is waterproof and resists heat and sunlight. It’s also easy to install, affordable and available in tile, plank or sheet formats in a wide variety of colors and styles.

Laminate flooring can resemble almost ... If you’re worried that lower-cost laminate and vinyl will look fake, our experts say to mix up planks from di­fferent boxes as you lay them down.