The direction your vinyl plank flooring is placed across the floor sets the tone and feel. The truth of the matter is that there is no wrong way to lay them. There are more costly and more difficult ways, but there isn't a wrong way as long as they all follow the same direction. What seems natural to the room?

U.S. News editors consulted with several design and home experts to choose the best laminate flooring on the market, including our best overall choice, the Pergo Outlast+ line, which is known for its durability and quality aesthetic.

The Pergo website has great tips on how to keep your floors clean and what items to use. The best part about cleaning Pergo floors is you don't need any expensive cleaners or tools. Pergo recommends a simple household cleaner that you can make yourself! It's 1 cup of household vinegar to 1 gallon of warm water.

Pergo^® Works Hard so You Can Play Harder All Pergo^® floors are water-, wear- and stain-proof, and offer ultimate protection against scratches and dents. WetProtect^® is a full-coverage waterproofing system composed of water joints, a waterproof surface finish and Project Source waterproof quarter-round moulding.