While vinyl plank flooring is beautiful, you still don’t get the exact look and feel that hardwood flooring gives.  Basically, you can tell it’s not real hardwood, but it’s no more fake than laminate flooring would be. 2. Vinyl plank can discolor with non-slip rug use.  If you’ve ever had sheet vinyl turn yellow from a bathroom rug, you know what I’m talking about here.  You must use rugs that don’t have a backing or say they are non-yellowing to be safe. 3. Vinyl plank can discolor with UV damage, so it’s best it doesn’t get exposed to direct sunlight daily.