Many of my customers own pets and would like hardwood floors that can withstand dog claws. Is it possible for dogs and hardwood to get along and live happily ever after?
It's a difficult question to answer because all hardwood will dent and scratch over time — the difference is how much and how noticeable it is. However, I don't believe this is a reason to avoid hardwood flooring in your home if you have pets.
Types of hardwood flooring that are good for pets.
1. Avoid the soft woods:
Woods are softer and more readily dented - even without a dog or children. They are attractive, but they are not practical. Ironically, many of them are more costly (because fewer people buy them and there is lower supply).
· Redwood
· Pine
· Spruce
2. Take off your shoes:
Many customers blame their pets for scratching their flooring, however humans frequently cause more damage to our floors than our pets. While high heels aren't ideal for hardwood floors, the major issue is what gets trapped in the shoes, not the shoes themselves. Many scratches are caused by pebbles and dirt stuck in our shoes.
3. Lighter colors are usually better for pets because they reveal scratches less:
To begin with, darker hues appear to reveal scratches and grime more prominently. Second, the most popular timber is oak, which is naturally bright. As a result, if a scratch penetrates the stain color, it will show up less on lighter hues because the color revealed beneath is similar.
4. harder hardwoods are better:
Hickory is a great choice, there are many other hardwoods that are hardware, you can’t just look at by hardness by itself you have to check the scale of hardwood.
5. Satin and matte finishes:
Matte or stain finishes are frequently best choice. Avoid using glossy finishes, the glossier the finish, the more it will show the scratches from the reflecting light on it.
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