Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Worn and faded hardwood floors can drag down the look of a room. But having scuffed floors sanded down and restained can be expensive and messy. One alternative that's gaining popularity: painting ...

I love painted floors in rooms with minimal fabrics and soft goods, like kitchens, entry halls and bathrooms. Visually, this design choice adds pattern and, quite often, texture—especially if you ...

Designers say painted floors are making a comeback. Here's why this statement-making feature is in style, plus tips for how to paint your floors.

Q. This week: After we moved into our house we tore out the carpets and planned to refinish the floors. Now we've decided it would involve too much work and mess, so we're thinking of painting the ...

When asked what is the single thing one can do to change the look of a space, the answer invariably comes back, "Paint!" And it's true, a fresh coat of paint will not only clean up tired, scuffed ...

I love the hardwood floors in my old home. They need refinishing, which we hope to someday be able to afford, but even in their current condition with stains and watermarks, there's something about ...

Adding a coat of paint to pine floors can give them new life, but if you want a good result, do not skimp on the preparation. By Ronda Kaysen Q: I live in a house with a finished attic, which has old ...

Flooring that is durable and aesthetically appealing is a requirement in 2026, and luckily the trendiest materials will ...

From colorful checkerboard designs to subtle white, these painted wood floor ideas invite you to get playful in your interior design. Aaron Leitz Photography Paint holds an immense amount of power. It ...

Original wood floors can be one of the most striking features of a brownstone or townhouse, especially if they have intricate parquet or borders. But many wood floors have suffered years of neglect, ...