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 ...

You might not associate sound with flooring types, but your choice can impact your home's acoustics. Carpet has a ...

Time to say good riddance to that now old, dated carpet still there when you bought your house years ago. Time for a fresh, modern look. For those ready to replace old carpet with hard surface ...

If you watch house-hunting shows, you’ve probably seen prospective buyers light up at the sight of hardwood. If you watch renovation shows, though, you’ll also see how expensive it can actually be to ...

If you have flooring you don’t like — whether it’s carpet, vinyl or unappealing wood — it can feel like there’s no way to escape it, no matter how many rugs you pile on top. But if you have floors you ...

Ever heard anyone walk into a home and say, “Yuck. Wood floors”? Didn’t think so. And you won’t. Ever. Wood floors are always right. They are at home in any home. And unlike wall color, tile, carpet, ...

If you find an older home you love but aren't thrilled with the flooring, don't fret. What you may find underneath might be exactly what you were looking for in the first place. Many older homes were ...