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Choosing the right type of flooring is essential for creating the perfect look and functionality in your home. The right ...

A person installing flooring panels with a mallet - Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images When it comes to choosing the flooring of your dreams, you may be struggling to filter through all of your options.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Few features in the home combine form and function quite like flooring. You literally walk all over ...

Laminate flooring was invented in the late ‘70s by Swedish flooring company Perstorp, but it wasn’t widely introduced to the European market until 1984. And it wasn’t available in the U.S. until a ...

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Experts agree hardwood floors are ill-suited for kitchens due to their vulnerability to water damage, scratches, and high maintenance demands. Other flooring types to steer clear of include porous ...

The floor is the largest surface in the home, and picking the best type of flooring for your space depends on your budget, lifestyle and personal tastes. Each type has its unique benefits, and ...