The Best Pet-Friendly Flooring

For pet owners, finding the right flooring involves considering what’s best for their furry friends as well as for them. Pets can increase the wear and tear on your flooring – and there is the extra cleaning too!

Fortunately, with so many flooring options available, there is no need for you to compromise on style or quality when it comes to the best pet-friendly flooring.

So let’s take a look at the pros and cons of some of the most popular flooring choices:

Engineered Wood Flooring

Pros

·         Tough and durable

·         Available in a range of colours and styles

·         Easy to clean

Cons

·         Expensive

·         Prone to scratches, stains and water damage

·         Pet urine can cause odour and stains that are hard to shift

 

Carpet

Pros

·         Comfortable for pets

·         Many style and colour options

·         Easily replaceable

Cons

·         Difficult to clean and maintain

·         Prone to wear and tear

·         Pet hair can cling to it

Laminate Flooring

Pros

·         Easily to install, maintain and repair

·         Resistance to odours and scratching

·         Easy to clean

Cons

·         Slippery surface can be difficult for pets to walk on

Vinyl Flooring

Pros

·         Scratch and stain resistant

·         Easy to clean and maintain

·         Tough

Cons

·         Water damage can cause mildew and/or lifting

The best flooring option for pet owners is a matter of personal choice but this guide should help you in making a decision. For further information, get in touch.