hardwood floors

Today, we have the following question for the Flooring Diva:
Should I upgrade the pad under my laminate floor? The salesperson said it was called silent step or something like that? It seemed like he just wanted to make more money off of me.
Yes, it is a big jump in cost. Basic underlayment [...]

Today, a new reader writes:
Hello – I found your site looking for some answers on how to make my Thomasville Walnut floor more durable and resistant to scratches and dents. My question is can I put a couple of coats of polyurethane over the floor to toughen it up?
I hate to be the bearer of [...]

Today, Billie from Seattle asks:
I think laminate looks too fake, what can I do that is real wood but that we can install easily?
One thing to consider is that not all laminates are created equal. Some have what they call “embossed in register” which basically means the is texture on the coating, that matches [...]