Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Flooring takes up a lot of real estate in ...

Our rigorous tests identify the most durable, scratch-, stain-, and fade-resistant flooring for every room in your home For a quick upgrade, laminate flooring (like the one shown here) can be ...

Keeping your wood floors smooth and scratch-free helps protect their beauty and prevent long-term damage from moisture. For light scratches, rub a walnut over the mark to use its natural oils and ...

The best way to fix hardwood floor scratches is determined by the severity of the scratch. Surface-level scratches can often be remedied by cleaning and polishing the surface. Deeper scratches may ...

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 ...

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