There are fundamentally two reasons to paint a wood floor: Aesthetics and for more practical reasons. Let’s dig into both. Aesthetics. Maybe you just like the look of painted floors.

And while paint isn't the most durable on hardwood floors, it's also really difficult to get rid of once you've painted. "It's not something that is easily undone," Micetich says.

Bold floor, neutral walls. Interior designer Camila Pavone was ahead of the trend in painting her kitchen floor in 2010. The room previously had green walls and a stained wood floor.

Interior designer Camila Pavone was ahead of the trend in painting her kitchen floor in 2010. The room previously had green walls and a stained wood floor.

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 ...

In short, yes, it can be a good idea to paint floorboards.But there are several factors you should consider first before ...

After a home improvement project, it's common to see those dreaded paint stains on your hardwood floors. Thankfully, you can ...

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 … ...

A Benjamin Moore painting expert explains the right way to prep, paint, and seal hardwood floors for color that lasts and doesn't chip or wear down.

Painting adds style to hardwood floors. November 7, 2015 at 2:14 a.m. by MELISSA RAYWORTH The Associated Press ...

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 ...