Got Pets? See Our Top Flooring Picks.
Cats and dogs can bring endless joy to a household, but they can also cause some serious headaches when it comes to keeping your floors in good shape. Luckily there are a number of flooring products on the market that are made with pet-owners in mind. Here are our top picks:
Hardwood: Though a good choice because of cleanability, unfortunately scratches and dents are inevitable when pets and hardwood coexist. We would recommend a wood floor that has surface texture, such as Armstrong’s American Scrape. Any marks made by your pets will blend right in with the vintage hand-scraped texture of the wood. Be sure to consider the hardness of different wood species too, as some species will dent more easily than others.
Tip: A lighter color with a good amount of graining will make those marks even less visible.
Carpet: It’s no secret, pets can be really, really tough on carpet. Between dirt, pet hair, dander and urine, certain carpets are almost impossible to keep clean. Luckily, the folks at Karastan now offer the All Pet Protection and Warranty on all of their SmartStrand Forever Clean products. This protection system covers all pets, all accidents, all the time. Its features include:
- 0% moisture absorption to reduce pet odors in the carpet fiber
- Nanoloc™ spill and soil shield for quick and easy cleanup
- 3X easier to clean dirt, hair, and pet dander
- Lifetime, built-in stain protection
Tip: Choose a cut pile carpet so it can’t get stuck under your pet’s nails, which can cause tearing and fraying.
Resilient: Thanks to its durability, cleanability, and affordability, luxury vinyl tile’s popularity only continues to grow. It also makes it a perfect choice for pet owners. Mannington’s Adura Max offers their patented ScratchResist™ with aluminum oxide surface protection – the best wear, scratch and stain resistance in the industry. It also features their premium, Ultra-Quiet™ attached pad for superior sound reduction and greater comfort underfoot (underpaw?) which makes pets extra happy.
Tip: Though highly durable, it doesn’t hurt to add an extra level of protection by trimming your pets’ nails regularly and placing area rugs in ultra high traffic areas.
Visit our showroom to learn more about these pet-friendly products and see what else we have to offer. Be sure to say Hi to Whisper and Gucci, our very own showroom pets!
