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 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

If the floors beneath your feet are looking a bit worn, you’ve probably thought about replacing them. You may have even considered trading what you have for something more trendy or durable, such as ...

Walk into most big-box retailers and you'll find endless aisles of flooring samples, but little help making sense of them.

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, ...

Our rigorous tests identify the most durable, scratch-, stain-, and fade-resistant flooring for every room in your home For a quick upgrade, laminate flooring (like the one shown here) can be ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's hard to imagine being upset about finding durable hardwood floors in a home you've just bought, but when you're envisioning a lovely ...

Ballston Carpet & Tile is a well-oiled machine that pulls in $4.5 million a year from one location with a team of only 15, ...