Pretty Painted Floors

Breathe new life into your wood floors with inspiration from these colorful rooms.

Floors take loads of traffic, and two coats are essential.
Photographer Richard Leo Johnson

Striking Entrance

To create an entryway that’s fun and functional, use latex porch and floor enamel and paint a diamond motif. Before painting make sure you sand floors properly and vacuum thoroughly. After paint has dried, apply a second coat. Floors take loads of traffic, and two coats are essential.

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A compass draws the eye toward the winding staircase.

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Floors take loads of traffic, and two coats are essential.

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