But you know what? Painting those stairs worked, and made me realize that painting wood floors isn’t always crazy. In fact, there are a few reasons why you might consider doing it in your own home.

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.

Worn and faded hardwood floors can drag down the look of a room. But having scuffed floors sanded down and restained can be expensive and messy. One alternative that is gaining popularity ...

Installing new hardwood flooring is a major investment, which makes choosing the right one even more daunting, especially for a wood-floor newbie. Is oak better than walnut? What's the deal with ...

A. Painted wood floors are enjoying a resurgence in popularity as homeowners seek to create a "cottage" or "farmhouse" feel in their homes. It's relatively easy to paint a floor, and inexpensive ...

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

In short, yes, it can be a good idea to paint floorboards. But there are several factors you should consider first before diving into this paint idea head first, as our flooring experts advise.

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