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 ...

Flooring is an important functional and aesthetic part of your home. Our research team considered 17 companies and chose 3 Buyer’s Choice Award winners based on value for price, customer service, ...

Laminate flooring can resemble almost anything: stone, tile, or wood. That’s because it’s composed of a photograph sandwiched between a dense fiberboard base and a clear plastic protective top layer.

When you’re choosing a new floor tile for your kitchen or bath, it pays to do your homework before you hit a showroom. Spend a few weeks figuring out your budget, thinking about the traffic that goes ...

Get expert tips on the best flooring for basements, including moisture testing, prep, and top materials that stand up to leaks, humidity, kids and pets.

If you're planning to upgrade your flooring, you might be wondering whether to invest in a patterned carpet or whether a ...

Timeless kitchen flooring lets you to change smaller design choices, without touching what's beneath your feet. From wood to ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...