The first apartment I rented as a poor twenty-something had crappy wood floors that were painted brown, a fact I never much thought about until years later, after I bought my first house and had to ...

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

After browsing reclaimed hardwoods and engineered alternatives with the couple, Billy came up with a vastly more cost-effective solution: Lay inexpensive strip oak floors for about $2 per square foot ...

Kitchen renovations don't need to be huge endeavors or rely on the hottest trends. This nostalgic pattern adds classic charm ...

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, ...

Scott Langmack’s professional life may center on high tech and finance, but his heart is in wood. So when the Hillsborough resident recently built a new French Normandy style home for his family, he ...

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 ...

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 ...