Wood flooring is just as popular as ever, but there's a specific type that is thrilling interior designers and homeowners ...

A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with progressively heavier weight, until a scratch is visible.

A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with progressively heavier weight, until a scratch is visible.

Peruse real estate listings for country homes from the 18th and 19th centuries, and you’ll likely notice a frequently cited feature: wide-plank hardwood floors. Popular with America’s early settlers ...