Scratch Resistant Flooring Scratch-resistant flooring is an ideal option for pet owners. Laminate, tile, and vinyl floors are all great options that can withstand scratching and denting.

Vinyl is our top choice, but laminate is also an excellent option. If you have a bit more money to spend, you can consider tile, which is more expensive than vinyl or laminate flooring but offers similar dog-friendly characteristics like water and scratch resistance.

Vinyl flooring is durable, cost-effective and waterproof, making it an excellent choice for dog owners.

Of all the common flooring types we've listed, tile is the best option for homes with pets. Tile flooring is easy to protect and maintain. Pet accidents, which can leave unwanted smells and stains, are simple to clean off a tile floor. Tile doesn't snag like carpet or scratch like wood.

Our recommendations for pet-friendly floors include: Choose a harder floor… Selecting a floor such as Hickory, Hard Maple or White Oak can protect your floor from damage, as these hardwoods are less susceptible to scratches than softer woods like Pine, Cherry or Black Walnut.

Vinyl flooring is an excellent option since it's a durable, easy-to-clean flooring type that's comfortable for both pets and humans. It's usually made of four layers: foam or cork backing, waterproof plastic, a design layer printed with an image of wood or stone, and a wear layer to protect the surface.

Although it may prove to be more expensive to purchase, hardwood will stand up well to the challenges of a pet populated home. Oak is a durable hardwood and any of our engineered oak flooring ranges would all be suitable options provided they're treated with a a high quality finish.

Unless you are a quick draw on the mop; dog urine will damage laminate flooring, real wood flooring, engineered wood and tile grout. Unfortunately with a lot of flooring the pee will be absorbed into the floor itself or underneath and this is what can make the issue very difficult and expensive.

Flooring like treated hardwood, ceramic floor tile, porcelain flooring, vinyl, and laminate are perfect for pets - their texture keeps paws from slipping, they are water resistant to prevent damage from accidents, and they protect against scratches and dents from long nails.

Softer floors such as non-slip sheet vinyl or rubber flooring can be great for pets. Rubber floors are ideal because they are soft to walk on, are naturally non-slip, and are sound reducing. Vinyl floors must be carefully selected as there are as many low-quality commodity products as there are high-quality products.

Porcelain Tile Ceramic or Porcelain Tile With their many color choices and design styles, ceramic and porcelain tile are another purr-ty pet-friendly option. These versatile flooring materials wipe clean easily and are also resistant to stains and scratches.

Vinegar + Water All-natural distilled white vinegar is a popular DIY hack for non-toxic floor cleaning. Plus, vinegar is safe to use around dogs, cats, and most other pets. Vinegar contains natural acetic acid, which breaks down dirt and grime while acting as a natural degreaser.