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Which Wood Flooring is Best for Dogs
With their playful nature, dogs can unintentionally cause damage to your flooring, which is something to consider if you want your floor to last and look great for years to come.
If you have your heart set on hardwood timber flooring, it's worth knowing that bamboo is another strong contender, especially when durability and scratch resistance are top priorities. With hardness levels that rival many timbers, bamboo flooring is also eco-friendly and handles daily wear. Check out our blog, How Does Bamboo
Flooring Cope with Pets? to see why bamboo might be the perfect choice for pet-friendly homes!
Scratch-resistant flooring for dog owners
Laminate
allows you to achieve that stunning hardwood timber look, without the worry of scratches or dents from your pets' playful antics. It's the best of both worlds—you get the warm, natural appeal of a timber floor and the peace of mind that it is highly resistant to scratches.
Plus, laminate is a more affordable than solid timber floor, offering a cost-effective solution for pet-friendly flooring.
What to look for in a pet-friendly floor
When choosing laminate flooring for homes with dogs, pay attention to Abrasion Class (AC) rating. Higher ratings mean better resistance to scratches and wear, so for an active household with pets, select a laminate with an AC3 rating or higher.
Look for laminate that offers water resistance and consider the type of bevel on the floor. A quality laminate will have a water-resistant surface, helping to protect your floors from moisture—especially with wet paws coming in from outside!
A non-beveled laminate boards is much more vulnerable to water damage compared to pressed or micro bevels, which tend to be more resistant to moisture.