Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

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 ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

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 ...

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.

Though we take it for granted in home improvement, what’s underfoot has a huge impact on our quality of life. And when it comes to laminate vs. vinyl flooring, these popular options can mean a world ...

Compared to flooring materials like vinyl or laminate, engineered hardwood is longer lasting, offers better return on investment, and looks more high end. Engineered wood flooring has a veneer of real ...