Help your wood floors stay gorgeous by learning how to keep stains, dullness and warping at bay

Know the right solutions and when to use them to prevent stains from pets, soda, chocolate, blood and more

19 Photos to Help You Choose a Wood Floor Finish

See What Shades of Wood Can Do for a Space

Transform raw wood for custom-looking cabinetry with a stain that fills your need for color but lets the grain show through

Get the Pros and Cons of Oak, Ash, Pine, Maple and Solid Bamboo

Deeper and richer than any stain, aniline dye gives wood stunningly deep color and a long-lasting finish

Keep your deck looking its best — and save feet from splinters — by applying a new stain and sealant every year or so

See why an engineered wood floor could be your best choice (and no one will know but you)

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