Top among them is epoxy, brick, concrete-look plastic products, and mud, though this is admittedly not an exhaustive list. Take time to explore these flooring alternatives before barrelling ahead ...

Some of that will bring health benefits. The environmental scientist Vaclav Smil estimates the replacement of mud floors with concrete in the world’s poorest homes could cut parasitic diseases ...

Learn More › Concrete driveways, patios, and garage floors may take a beating ... to receive their share of errant oil, paint, rust, mud, foliage, or even “accidents” from family pets ...