What is the best flooring if you have dogs

Loving pet owners want the best of everything for their dogs and here, we take a close look at the best flooring for dogs.

When we talk about the best flooring for dogs, we often mean the best flooring for dog owners but at Floors for Paws, we believe that flooring can be both! As we previously discussed in our blog post ‘Pet-proof or pet-friendly – what’s the difference?’ dog proof flooring usually just means it will withstand wear and tear from pets and be easy to clean for owners, while pet friendly flooring will be kind to pets.

Dog friendly flooring

Our flooring has to be kind to our pets, whatever their age. Puppies who are finding their feet and older dogs who are losing their mobility, all need flooring that will help them and support their mobility. Which is why non-slip flooring for dogs is essential.

Non-slip flooring for dogs

Most of the non-carpet flooring solutions in today’s market – ceramic tiles, solid wood, and laminate – while durable and hardwearing, are unforgiving to our pets and pose a real risk of injury to them through slipping and falling. The best flooring for dogs, therefore, needs to offer them good grip and traction so that they can not only move across it with ease, but also get back up easily if they do lose their footing.

Pet friendly flooring

As well as offering a good slip rating, the best flooring for dogs must also cater to their other needs. Older, arthritic dogs are likely to spend a large part of their time lying down so a flooring that is comfortable for them is best. Carpet may be comfortable but it’s also very chewable(!) stains easily, will become damaged by spillages (think dog pee and water bowls) and provides a warm, safe home for fleas and pests. Likewise, hardwood floors, tiles and laminate can be cold and all are extremely hard and uncomfortable.

Pet-proof flooring

While the best flooring for dogs should meet their needs, it can also be pet-proof, and keep pet owners happy too. Flooring should be easy to clean, waterproof, scratch resistant and low maintenance. That’s a lot to ask of any flooring but at Floors for Paws, our vinyl flooring ticks all the boxes.

Why Floors for Paws offers the best flooring for dogs

I cannot praise this company enough

I cannot praise this company enough. I run a home from home doggy boarding and daycare nursery, and after spending thousands of pounds on different floorings over the years to cope with lots of paws and accidents, I came upon this company while doing internet searches. It all sounded too good to be true but decided to go with it for the dog nursery and hallway. The whole process took two days whilst the excellent fitters laid a waterproof layer followed by the flooring. After it was finished, I couldn’t get over how brilliant it all looked, and all the dogs have loved it, with no problems at all. It is easy to keep clean and sterilised as required by my license, and after several months of heavy use, is still as good now as it was when laid. I was so impressed with it I decided that when our new kitchen was installed, I would have this floor installed as well. Different fitters this time but just as congenial and friendly, and just as good at their job. Throughout the customer service has been exemplary with emails being answered straight away and any queries resolved immediately. I think this is an absolutely brilliant product which along with fantastic customer service is more than deserving of 5 stars. Good luck with your company for the future. I will certainly be recommending you.

At Floors for Paws, our PawSafe flooring ranges have been developed in partnership with Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) to be kind to dogs. Our Pawsafe Domestic range and our Luxury Vinyl range are supplied in a choice of plank or tile options in a range of attractive wood- and stone-effect finishes to satisfy the most house proud amongst us. The multi-layered construction has a textured surface layer plus a soft, comfort layer for kinder cushioning. Both ranges also offer the highest slip rating of any vinyl plank flooring and are therefore the best non-slip flooring for dogs currently in the market. Pet owners love our flooring because it’s kind to their pets and it’s great for them; read ‘Best flooring for pet owners’ to find out why. If you want the best flooring for your dogs, simply call us today on 01522 300218 to find out more, or  drop us an email to info@floorsforpaws.com