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Many pet owners struggle with the idea that if you have a pet you cannot invest in beautiful flooring or that if you have beautiful flooring than a four legged friend does not fit into picture. The truth is you can have the best of both worlds. When you consider all the factors and make the right choices not only can you have a beautiful floor in your home but you can also have your lovable pet by your side as well.
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What should you consider when purchasing pet friendly flooring?
There are a few things that every pet owner needs to think about before buying flooring for there home. The first is purchasing flooring that is resistant to every day wear and tear. The pitter patter of paws, stains, mud and moisture can all take a toll on your home flooring. Another thing to consider before purchasing new flooring for your home is whether it is scratch resistant. For many dog owners scratch marks are a big concern. There are many options that are scratch resistant or you can purchase additional scratch protection coating. The next factor to look into is if the flooring for your pet will be comfortable? Most pets spend the majority of their life on the floor: playing, walking around, or even taking a rest it is important that the floor is not too hard. Lastly, consider whether or not the floor gives your four legged friend the traction they need to walk around with easy. We have all seen puppies and kittens struggling to walk on flooring that is smooth and provides little grip. Perhaps something with a bit more texture is a good idea.
What type of flooring should I purchase as a pet owner?
There are a vast variety of flooring options that pet owners can consider, one of the main ones is hardwood flooring. When purchasing hardwood flooring there are many options when it comes to wood type, finish and most importantly whether or not to choose solid or engineered hardwood.
Solid or Engineered hardwood flooring? What's the difference?
It is definitely highly recommended that when you choose flooring for your pets go for the solid hardwood flooring option as opposed to the engineered flooring option. Solid hardwood flooring allows you to re-sand your flooring in case of scratch damage and it will last a lot longer due to the thickness of each individual floor board. Additionally, it is important to mention that solid and engineered hardwood will provide a warm surface for your pets even in the winter time compared to tile flooring or other options.
Hardwood or softwood? What wood types should I choose as a pet owner?
We advise pet owners to choose hardwood flooring as opposed to softwood options because it will be more durable and long lasting. Some of our hardwood flooring options include:
- maple hardwood flooring
- walnut hardwood flooring
- beech hardwood flooring
- mahogany hardwood flooring
- oak hardwood flooring
- teak hardwood flooring
- and many more
What type of finish options are best for hardwood flooring when I have pets?
You can choose natural, lacquered, oiled or a rustic finish each of these finishes have advantages and disadvantages – it really depends what is most important to you.
- Natural finished hardwood flooring depending on the wood type may not be as resistant to wear and tear like those that have added protection due to a finish. However, they provide your pet with more traction due to the texture of certain wood types.
- Lacquer finished hardwood flooring will show scratches more easily but are more resistant to every day wear and tear.
- Oil finished hardwood flooring on the other hand hides scratches more and will probably require more re-coats than other options
- Rustic finish hardwood flooring due to the appearance of this type of flooring scratches, dirt, and mud are less visible than on other finish types.
What is the cost of hardwood flooring?
The cost of hardwood flooring varies depending on the type of wood, whether it is solid or engineered and the finish. Additionally, the price will vary depending on how many floor boards or how many square meters you need. For a more accurate price order our hardwood flooring online or come visit our showroom.
Where can pet owners purchase hardwood flooring for their homes?
As a pet owner you purchase hardwood flooring online or visit our showroom – Unit 2 Warmley business park Warmley Bristol BS30 8XP
If you have any questions contact us!