We understand that for many pet owners, choosing new pet friendly flooring can be difficult. Not only does the floor have to meet your requirements, but your furry friends too. Pets will undoubtedly cause more wear and tear to all kinds of flooring, scratches and muddy paws being the main concern.
However, there are pet friendly flooring options to keep everyone happy, so you don’t have to worry about your dog bounding in the house excitedly or your cat scratching your brand-new floor.
We list a few flooring options below, so you can then determine which flooring option would be the best for you.
Wooden flooring
Wooden flooring is easy to clean and practical for a variety of four legged friends. However, you need to be cautious of animals slipping and scratching hard wood floors. Solid wooden flooring is practical, durable, and suitable for any room or space within the home. Its versatile nature means that it’s easy to install and easy to look after even with pets.
It’s worth also noting that when it comes to pets its best to avoid investing in soft wood flooring such as pine and chestnut due to being prone to dents and scratches.
Laminate flooring is a cheaper alternative to solid wood and is again extremely versatile and easy to fit into any room in the house. All of our manufactured wood flooring is designed to look like hard wood flooring, but with a cheaper price it’s a perfect choice for refitting your floors on a budget.
Vinyl flooring
When it comes to pet-proof flooring that can protect against accidents, you will want something with reliable water-resistance. Luxury vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof and when it comes to cleaning, luxury vinyl is low maintenance, perfect for when you might have to leave your pets at home.
Sheet vinyl is a great option for budget makeovers, but still offers a degree of water resistance to accompany its low maintenance nature. Although it is not completely waterproof like luxury vinyl, this will not matter as much if pet accidents are not a high concern in your home and affordability is.
Tile flooring
Long-lasting and durable, tile flooring will never go out of style. Because tile floors typically have enough texture, when combined with the grout they provide plenty of traction for your pets.
Tile is easy to clean and maintain, making it one of the best floorings for pets that have accidents. The only drawback to tile flooring for pets is that tile is hard and cold. However, dogs love stretching across the cool tile after a little play time in the summer sun. Think about investing in a comfy dog bed to snuggle on in the evenings.
Carpet
If you are adamant that you want carpet, try opting for a cut pile carpet. They do require a little bit more effort when it comes to cleaning compared to hard flooring, but carpet offers a comfortable, soft landing for your pets and comes in various colours and styles to suit your tastes.
Have you thought about carpet tiles? Carpet tiles are surprisingly easy to replace so if the odd spillage or stubborn stain does occur, there’s an easy solution and no need to fret. Just make sure to avoid cord or loop pile carpets, as your furry friends could get a claw stuck in the loops and tear the carpet or their claw!
Once you have weighed up the pros and cons of the flooring types available, there should be at least one flooring solution that suits your needs the best. However, if you’re still struggling to decide, why not pop down to our Market Harborough showroom where our expert staff will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have.