When Hurricane Harvey left several inches of standing water in Alison Walters-Dominguez's Sharpstown home, she knew exactly what she would do. As much as she loved her wood flooring, she ripped it out ...

Lauren Hein has had people walk into Tile & Marble Gallery, glance at the floor and say, “Oh, I didn’t know you did wood.” “And we don’t,” said Hein, a design consultant at the Laurens Road gallery.

Wood floors are high on the wish list of many a homeowner and buyer. And it’s easy to see why: Wood has a unique character and glow, especially when polished. It feels warmer to walk on than other ...