We think the best flooring to have with dogs is luxury vinyl tile. It’s more stain and scratch-resistant than competitors, is waterproof against urine, and still looks great. You might have the most angelic and well-behaved dog on the planet—but your pup’s behavior and temperament has little to do with the damage that can occur from sharing your home with a dog. Laminate – A wooden core, with a printed image on the top, laminate is a great value option. It’s easy to clean and maintain, and dog nail scratches don’t look as bad. However, laminate isn’t fully scratch-resistant, and not all styles are waterproof. Laminate can also be slippery, unless textured.

Durable, hardwearing and easy to clean, luxury vinyl flooring is the perfect choice for a dog -friendly home," says Colin Lincoln-Evans, Buyer at Tile Mountain. "It’s a versatile flooring option with loads of styles to choose from including some stunning stone and wood effect designs. LVT has scratch-resistant and waterproof properties, making it the most durable and dog-proof flooring around. Luxury vinyl tile is still a relative newcomer to flooring, compared to laminate and wood. It’s becoming popular for its low maintenance and suitability for kitchens and bathrooms. Ceramic tiles lie at the cheaper end of the market may not be through-coloured meaning any damage will be very noticeable. Porcelain tiles tend to be more expensive than ceramic but less than natural stone —plus they are super hardwearing. While gathering together your wood flooring ideas, bear in mind that it is wise to avoid light coloured wooden floors that may well show up dirt easily, and opt instead for a mid-tone shade that will not only add a lovely warmth to your home but should also be a little more forgiving in terms of paw prints. One of the most popular ways to fix damaged paw pads is paw balm. Think of it as moisturizer designed for your pup’s paw pads.Apart from choosing a distressed, rustic or paler colour of wood, there’s not that much you can do about dog nail scratches on wood flooring. Trimming your dog’s nails will help prevent them. As we’ve said above, we think luxury vinyl tile is the best choice for dogs. It’s tough and easy to clean like laminate, and now comes in a huge variety of wood and tile effects for the style-conscious. Opting for a water resistant laminate is a sensible thing to do —particularly if your dog is partial to a dip on his daily walkies. The stable mats will provide an insulating, supportive, non-slip floor for housing other animals including dogs, goats and alpacas. Custom Cut Mats for Awkward Areas These medical conditions can cause your dog’s legs to twist and his feet to slide out from under him when walking over slippery surfaces – you might even notice your dog’s hind legs doing the splits while he eats.

Sure, these floors may look great and be easy to clean. But to your dog, he might as well be walking on ice – he can’t get a grip. As a busy Veterinary Clinic, when it came time to replace our flooring, we had a few criteria that had to be met. We needed to make sure our four legged visitors would be safe on a non slip floor, but we also wanted the floor to look amazing and less clinical that standard Veterinary flooring. It also needed to be durable! Dogs do have accidents! Consider scratch-resistant and waterproof designs. The best way to ensure your flooring stays in great condition even as your dogs roam and play on the daily is to invest in a scratch-resistant and waterproof design. Materials like luxury vinyl and bamboo are very hard and durable and will be able to handle everything from food spills to games of indoor fetch. Luxury Vinyl Tile – Textured vinyl with a rigid core, LVT is the relative newcomer to the flooring market. Ideal for using in kitchens and bathrooms, luxury vinyl tiles are fully waterproof. They combine a durable, scratch-resistant surface with realistic wood, stone and tile effect looks.

What is the best flooring for pets?

If you decide on a rug, make sure it doesn’t slip when your dog walks on it. A slippery mat can almost be as dangerous as a smooth floor! Although carpets are comfy, we recommend hard flooring for dogs such as laminate flooring, engineered wood flooring or vinyl floor tiles. They’re easy to clean, and you can still have rugs and cushions for your dog. When planning, why not consider a non-slip flooring option for your dog? It doesn’t need to be the whole house, only in rooms or areas your dog spends most of his time.