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 ...

The broadcast journalist recently painted the floors of her Florida bungalow. Some people loved the idea; others hated it. By Ronda Kaysen Ronda Kaysen, a real estate reporter, frequently writes about ...

A fresh coat of paint is a quick, inexpensive way to transform any room. But if you’re only putting color on the walls, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Done right, painted floors create a stylish ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. From the mosaic floors of ancient Greece to the elaborate inlaid wood parquetry of Persian, Indian and Renaissance ...

A fresh coat of paint is a quick, inexpensive way to transform any room. But if you’re only putting color on the walls, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Done right, painted floors create a stylish ...

• The floor area of the bathroom is 5m²; adjust the materials and costs to suit the size of your own project. • In preparation, the tiles on the side of the bath were removed, and this surface as well ...

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 ...

Replacing your kitchen floor can be expensive, but one mum has managed to transform hers for under £50 using an eBay stencil and paint. Fahmida Khatun, 33, a stay at home mum of two, was inspired by ...

Artist Nancy B. Westfall painted her daughter's floor with a pattern that gave the space a custom look.Gregg Irby Fine Art, The Associated Press When it became clear that allergies would prevent Nancy ...