IF YOU OPT for wooden flooring, the next step is to decide on the best way to install it. As with the selection of the timber, how you lay a floor is a matter of choice. If starting from scratch, you ...

Hardwood flooring doesn't have to run parallel to the wall. Explore unique geometric pattern options for laying wood planks ...

Expect to pay: Between $9 and $12 per square foot, installed. Reclaimed old wood can cost up to $30 per square foot. A floor-installation professional says: Hardwood floors are longer-lasting and can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. This week: Our house was built in the 1920's, and the most recent kitchen and bathroom floors - 12 x 12 inch vinyl tiles - are worn out. I'd like to install a laminate or wood floor in the kitchen ...

Q. Some installers have told me that I can lay wood or laminate flooring over tile, and others said I can’t. Who is telling the truth? The tile (12 by 12) is not even. If the tile should be removed, ...