When Hurricane Harvey left several inches of standing water in Alison Walters-Dominguez's Sharpstown home, she knew exactly what she would do. As much as she loved her wood flooring, she ripped it out ...

Flooring is an important part of your space’s aesthetic — with the right material and pattern, your floors can help accentuate the style of your home. Two popular flooring options for homeowners are ...

Wood floors are high on the wish list of many a homeowner and buyer. And it’s easy to see why: Wood has a unique character and glow, especially when polished. It feels warmer to walk on than other ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Flooring takes up a lot of real estate in ...

When it comes to home flooring, don’t feel you have to play by the rules. The best flooring for your home is no longer confined to wooden planks (ideal for living spaces where you want the look and ...

Keep your floors looking spotless with our expert-recommended cleaning tips. Porcelain tile is a favorite flooring choice—and for good reason! Porcelain tiles are highly durable, resistant to ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? -- ...

The durability and crack resistance of ceramic tiles makes them a popular choice for usage in both home and commercial construction. Protective coatings for ceramic tile are incredibly water-resistant ...

In CR's test for foot-traffic wear, discs holding abrasive paper rub left and right against flooring samples. We check for wear after every 50 left-right cycle. The best flooring is unscathed after ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...