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 ...

Is Vinyl Plank Flooring Right for You? Reviewed by Kelly Bacon Fact checked by Jessica Wrubel Vinyl plank flooring, or luxury vinyl plank (LVP), provides a sturdy and affordable alternative to ...

Easy cleaning is one of the big selling points of plastic-laminate flooring such as Armstrong and Pergo. Manufacturers generally give specific instructions for maintenance, and these should be ...

Plastic laminate flooring manufacturers say their planks look like wood, feel like wood and sound like wood when you walk on them. But most people who buy them have more practical reasons in mind: no ...

Flooring is an important functional and aesthetic part of your home. Our research team considered 17 companies and chose 3 Buyer’s Choice Award winners based on value for price, customer service, ...

Dear Pat: Between one husband, two dogs and three kids, my hallway/living room carpet is ready to be ripped out. I would like to install an easy to clean floor. I heard plastic laminate flooring is ...

If you are considering a room addition or a major remodel, then you need to begin thinking about the floor covering as soon as possible. Even though flooring is normally the last finish to be ...

Thinking of redoing your floors? If you're a super-vigilant new parent, you might think the best thing to offset toppling babies and toddlers is wall-to-wall foam squares. But if your taste leans more ...

» •If you decide on vinyl, buy the highest-quality product that you can afford, preferably one in which the pattern goes all the way through the material. It will last longer and look better. » •The ...

Considering new flooring? Discover the differences between DIY-friendly options: laminate or hybrid resilient. Shop them at ...