Is there pet-friendly flooring?

What would life be without our furry little friends to cuddle on a cold winter’s evening? Their wet noses, fluffy ears and muffled noises really do make a tough day a little brighter. Here’s all you need to do to ensure your home has suitable pet-friendly flooring!

Pet-Friendly Flooring

However, it is no secret that pets can be a little messy. Whether it’s due to muddy paws, spilt food or claw scratches, our once perfect flooring can end up looking extremely worse for wear in very little time.

To combat this, at Flooring Direct we have put together this guide as a little helping hand on what Flooring you should get if you to, have a furry friend running about.

Vinyl Flooring

At Flooring Direct our entire range of Vinyl is perfect for pooches.

Here are just some of the features you can benefit from if you opt for a new vinyl floor:

• Vinyl is easy to clean and stain-resistant, so you do not need to worry about pet hair build-up, muddy paws, bathroom accidents or spillages.
• Vinyl is non-slip, which is perfect for those furry friends who like to run around and play.
• Vinyl is soft and warm underfoot, offering a comfy, warm surface for those fluffy little paws.

Plus, our vinyl range is so extensive that you will never have to compromise on style. Whether it is a classic wooden design or a funky Moroccan pattern tile, Flooring Direct has the perfect style vinyl for you.

Although vinyl features a scratch-resistant surface, indents can be caused by sharp claws scratching and gripping the surface of vinyl flooring. This means that if your pet likes to get its claws out, going for a different flooring option may be in your best interests, so read on.

Laminate Flooring

At Flooring Direct our entire range of Laminate is pet friendly.

Listed below are just a few of the qualities you can enjoy if you go for laminate flooring:

• Like vinyl flooring, laminate flooring is stain-resistant and easy to clean so is ideal for messy pups who like to bring in mud and shed their hair.
• Unlike vinyl flooring, laminate is hard to the touch and so is naturally more scratch-resistant than vinyl. Plus, our Flooring Direct laminate also features a scratch-proof layer, just to add to its scratch resistance!
• Laminate flooring has a lacquered layer to protect it from getting scratched but due to its hard surface, it is more susceptible to scratching. Although this layer of protection has been added there is no full guarantee that it will be 100% effective as it depends on the pressure and sharpness of the scratching that occurs.

At Flooring Direct, we offer a wide selection of laminate flooring styles from deep wood, to light oak. So again, just because your flooring needs to be suitable for your animals does not mean you have to settle for unflattering flooring.

However, due to its hard surface laminate isn’t as slip-proof or soft to the touch as vinyl. So, if softness is your priority, you may want to read further.

Carpet

At Flooring Direct, all of our carpet is suitable for those with pets.

These are the pet-friendly features our carpet brings:

• Our carpet is soft, cosy and warm for paws and snuggles.
• Carpet is softer for pets in case of a fall.
• Carpet offers almost complete slip resistance.
• Carpet can’t be scratched by claws.

Plus, with a broad range of carpet, we have an offer you can be sure to find the perfect one for you.

However, although carpet cannot be scratched it can be pulled dependent upon range due to its soft fibres. Carpet is also not quite as easy to clean as vinyl and laminate, though it is still fairly quick and easy to keep on top of. Carpet can also be roughed up easily, pulled up and often frayed.

Furthermore, it is important to point out that although carpet is slightly more naturally susceptible to staining as it is made from fibres, all of our Flooring Direct carpets have been designed to feature stain resistance. This means that if you are cautious and opt for a slightly darker shade staining is very unlikely.

Choosing your pet-friendly flooring

From all of us here at Flooring Direct, thank you for taking the time to discover our pet-friendly products.

We hope it has helped you find the perfect product for your home and your furry friend.

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