Vinyl and laminate are both manufactured types of flooring that are budget-friendly alternatives to more traditional hardwood flooring. Vinyl is generally considered a higher-end option that has ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. While a deep pile is a beautiful thing, it’s also a ...

Man installing luxury vinyl plank flooring over concrete - Doralin Samuel Tunas/Shutterstock Vinyl flooring has come a long way in recent years. It can mimic hardwood, stone, or tile, and comes in ...

Let's say you recently moved into a new home, and want to deep-clean and then properly maintain your kitchen floors. That should be a relatively straightforward task, but unfortunately, you aren't ...

Investing in flooring for your home can be tricky—it’s easy to fall in love with the look or feel of flooring, but it’s difficult to know how options will last over time or how well they’ll withstand ...