Terra cotta floor tiles are gorgeous, but if you want that precious look to last, you'll need to properly care for them. And ...

Homeowners who want a more luxurious look to their flooring may consider those made with natural stone. As the name suggests, natural stone floors are made with non-synthetic materials.

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