Vinyl Flooring
Durable and affordable, vinyl flooring can be a good choice for your home, your pets, and your budget. You can get the
look of hardwood, tile or stone floors without the cost
of the real thing – and still have durable floors that are comfortable for you and your pets.
Pros
- Durable surface resists scratching
- Spills and accidents are easy to wipe up
- Moisture resistant surface
- Surface doesn't hold onto allergens; great for pets and pet owners with allergies or asthma
- Resilient surface
- Can help to reduce noise transmission
- Maintains a relatively warm surface
Cons
- Can still be scratched
- Can only be replaced, not refinished
Pet–Friendly Flooring Tips – Vinyl Flooring
- Clean up spills, dirt, and debris immediately
- Keep pets' nails trimmed to minimize floor damage
- Protect the subfloor with a moisture barrier or underlayment such
as cork or foam rubber
- Choose larger vinyl floor tiles so the floor will have fewer seams (this can help reduce the risk of subfloor damage due
to moisture absorption)
- Put pet boots or nail caps on your pets to reduce slipping and floor damage
- Use non–slip mats or rugs under food and water dishes, as well as in running paths and high–traffic pet
areas
