which type of flooring would resist the claws marks of large dogs?
2007-07-05 13:30:50 · 10 answers · asked by slowtwitch 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Hardwood. Specifically, Ipe (Brazillian Walnut) it's many times harder than Oak, Maple, Hickory, or Bamboo.
2007-07-05 16:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by Chad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak from my own experience. I have a bamboo floor in my hallway which scratches easily, as I have dogs also . The installer advised me Oak floors are the best choice for durability and the most scratch resistant and it also depends on how many coats of Polyurethane sealer are applied. Cork is becoming more popular these days and it would be less noisy than a hardwood floor. Again the amount of sealer coats is important. My Installer recommends no less than 10 coats for duarbility on all floors ,Hardwood and Cork Tile is very durable and depending on the cost per square foot can be just as expensive as Hardwood floors but colder looking in a living area. plus the grout has to be kept clean I plan on installing Oak floors for my living area as I have dogs myself and place an area rug in the seating area for coziness. Hope this helps
2016-05-19 02:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After installing thousands of sq. ft. of flooring, and owning dozens of dogs, certainly any answers will be personal preference in large measure. All so far are certainly valid in experiences each might have.
With all due respect to you, if you're concerned about "marks" then you are probably less concerned about your animals. One answer offered the best of solutions, suggesting TILE.
I happen to like Bamboo for a few reasons. It's likely as durable as any flooring, despite what anyone says. It's also designed, by nature, to be one of the most recyclable flooring materials, on the planet.
2007-07-05 15:01:27 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None of these are good for dog nails. Cork will be the worst. The best choice for you will be Barry Laminate. It is the only floor that address the nail problem of large dogs. It comes in narrow boards that look just like real wood and sound real wood. It is also printed in high definition with wood like grain. Its amazing, I have been selling real wood for 30 years and I was impressed.
2007-07-05 15:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by rlbendele1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hardwood or bamboo, bamboo is expensive. Cork is good for a sound proofing I don't know about how well dogs like it.
2007-07-05 14:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the above. All will eventually mar or scratch. That's the life of owning a dog. As for best my guess would be hardwood.
2007-07-05 13:48:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
laminate.. but i think u lose the "wood" look.. they are getting better tho. cork would be a no. for real wood-claws get into the woodgrain and starts to remove color. light scratches to me arent that big of a deal.. but in 5yrs it'll show pretty good. no idea on bamboo.. i believe its harder than real wood. if its a small area.. do laminate
2007-07-05 13:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have 4 golden Retrievers and 8 kids and we have hard wood. If you get a light kind of hard wood it won't show scratches as much.
2007-07-05 13:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't an option, but try tile.
2007-07-05 13:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by warriorwoman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
none of the above .
2007-07-05 13:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by bigfred1954 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋