The word “slate” has several meanings. It refers to a building material and a color. The material — a stone that easily splits into flat pieces — is natural; the color is rich. Slate is also the name ...

Dear James: The foyer floor by the front door has taken a beating from the children over the past 10 years. It is stain-resistant and available in a variety of shapes, surfaces and colors. When ...

Indicates the ability to withstand scratches, as when an object with a rough edge is dragged on your floor. A scratch tool, mounted on a load arm, is moved across the flooring sample, with ...