Some vinyl flooring is waterproof and ideal for bathrooms and kitchens; other types create a convincing wood- or tile-like look and are less expensive and easier to install. Understanding your ...

You may want the warmth of hardwood, the elegance of stone, or the statement look of ceramic tiles, but does your budget allow for these materials, and are they practical choices for your lifestyle?

Vinyl plank flooring is a popular, versatile floating floor. It resembles wood, but has the low-maintenance characteristics of vinyl and laminate. Installation is also doable for homeowners with ...

Q: My dogs have heavily damaged the hardwood flooring in my 1956 house. Is there a way to refinish the floor so it’s ...

Staggered vinyl plank flooring has an authentic appearance. Use off-cuts when starting new rows of flooring to avoid repeating patterns. For best appearance, keep seams at least 6 inches apart ...

Vinyl floors can bring value to a home or property depending on the situation. House Digest spoke with realtor Lindsey ...

If HGTV shows are to be believed, vinyl plank flooring is the future. It's often proposed as an inexpensive, durable, and handsome alternative to hardwood or tile flooring — especially since it ...

Engineered vinyl flooring can mimic the look of hardwood floors, but it’s easier to clean up and maintain. Vinyl flooring has several layers, including an underlayment, a rigid core, a printed ...

Popularized in the 1940s, waxing is a floor-finishing technique in which clear or colored wax, made of a blend of solvents and synthetic and/or natural waxes like beeswax or carnauba, is applied ...

The best kitchen flooring stands up to stains, spills, and high foot traffic while also lending a sense of style to one of the most popular rooms in the home.