DIY

Ok, cool. I put LVP down in every room I renovated. I recommend using a jigsaw to cut the planks, as it’s easier to cut contours and you generally get cleaner cuts. That, or use the tool that’s actually made for cutting LVP. Also, unless you’re trying to redo the baseboards as well, you don’t have to take them off to put down LVP. you use shoe molding to hide the rough edge of the flooring, and it attaches directly on top of the existing baseboard.

Other general tips:

Watch some YouTube tutorials and take notes.

Make sure the foundation is level. You can replace subfloor or pour self leveler if it’s not.

Make sure you clean really well before and during the floor installation, otherwise you might hear crunching noises when you walk on the new floor.

Consider installing insulation under the LVP, depending on how cold it gets. I have some under my office floor, and it works well.

Buy a speed square.

Buy a spacer kit and a rubber mallet. Use a tapping block every time you install a new row, to keep your planks tight.

Do not force plank connectors together. They are usually made of very brittle material and there is only one way to snap them together. If it’s not working, forcing it will only make it worse.

Take your time with your plank cuts.

I recommend a pneumatic (or electric if you can find it) brad nailer for attaching shoe molding. It’s faster and you’re less likely to mess up your new floor than you would be swinging a hammer.

EDIT: Also, an oscillating tool is great for cutting vertical trims around doors. You typically want the flooring to go under these trims, and you have to cut a chunk out of them so that the plank can slide underneath.

You're going to want to put something like this down to protect the floor.