What's the best way to convert table layout to CSS layout?

Question

I\'m about to begin working on a web page with a complex table-based layout (coded years ago).

One of the things I\'d like to do is convert the layout to a proper CS

Answer 1

The converting process will be a painful headache! I suggest you to start a whole redesign.

Answer 2

I wouldn't use a framework. Learning a new framework is only useful if you use it over & over again. Each framework has its own bugs and weaknesses. Use

display: table-cell;

to make a column. These will line up like float: left;. See http://quirksmode.org/css/css2/display.html