While popular in today's farmhouse-style homes, painted floors are anything but new. In fact, they can be seen in historic American homes as far back as the 18th century, where painted floors were ...

Punch up a soft base coat of paint (like this ethereal gray) by using a stencil to create a high-contrast pattern. Prep your floors first by scuffing the wood to remove any existing finish and to make ...

It can be a fun DIY project to change up your interior by painting your floors. It's an excellent task to take on that can bring a new style and brighten up your room. However, it's important you are ...

Shawn Bo-Abrams, who is renovating his house in Washington state with his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, was eager to get rid of the carpet covering their top floor. “I have four animals, and they all like ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

For anyone embracing a rustic, minimalist, or Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic, painted floors are having a moment. Especially if your hardwoods aren't in great condition, painting the floor can be ...

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 ...