Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

It’s time to consider replacing a plank in your laminate flooring when there’s significant damage to the surface—this might include a chip, divot or large scratch. Curled or raised edges or ...

The type of edge on the tile or planks you choose will have a bearing on how your floor looks—and how easy it is to clean. Prefinished wood and some laminate planks have beveled edges ...

There’s a reason everyone on House Hunters asks what kind of floors are in each house they visit: It’s because hardwood floors and laminate flooring are two very different things, but it can ...

A less expensive option than engineered planks is laminate flooring, which simulates wood. Laminate employs a photographic image of wood sealed on top of dense fiberboard. It comes in a variety of ...

If you watch renovation shows, though, you’ll also see how expensive it can actually be to install a brand-new hardwood floor. In recent years, vinyl and laminate flooring have evolved ...