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A Home Loved by Your Pets: The Best and Worst Building Material Choices

Friday, January 20th, 2017

The Drexel Heritage 80169-72 comes with Crypton finish.

All pets require attention, time and a safe environment where they can live. The sad news is that some animals do not get this attention, or worse, they are just an afterthought for people who are building or remodeling homes. Think of your pets as important beings, too, so it is crucial that you attend to their particular needs. Don’t think of them as mere possessions or even disposable stuff.

There are many ways that you can turn your home into a pet-friendly zone. What you need is ample know-how and the desire to make the living space better for the pet and not just for you. Your pet, after all, is also a part of your family.

Best Flooring Choices

One of the first questions that would probably pop into your mind is what sort of flooring you could use that would be pet-friendly. Weigh aspects like comfort, style, and durability.

The best flooring choices include hard surface floors like painted concrete, bricks or terrazzo.

Bamboo is also an awesome choice as flooring for homes with pets. This kind of grass won’t wear and tear as it also effectively stands up to foot traffic. This spells fewer repairs for you during the year. It is also a renewable material and one that is stain resistant.

Stone is also a durable flooring material for homes of pet owners. It does not easily scratch and it is also able to hold up against accident. This is a hard material though it can be cold and uncomfortable to your pets, too. See what sort of workaround you can do to make the stone flooring a bit warmer for your pets.

Tiles – especially ceramic tiles – are the best flooring materials for pets. This is best for wear and tear as it does not easily scratch. The hard surface is toenail-proof which is an effective way to keep the look of the flooring. Tiles also provide a cooler place for your pets to take a nap during the summer months.

Luxury vinyl is a better material than regular vinyl. It is thicker and is a lot more comfortable for you and your pets to walk on.

Worst Flooring Options

Hardwood is at the very top of this list. A lot of homeowners prefer to install hardwood in their homes. If you have pets, though, this can easily get stains as well as scratches brought about by your pet’s long nails.

If you really have to use hardwood flooring, be extra careful in using it in the area where your pet feeds. Be sure to clean up the spills right away.

Laminate flooring is a slippery material to use. This is a hard surface for the house pets to walk on.

Carpet is also one of the worst kinds of flooring material that you can use if you have a pet. Carpet does not just absorb odor, it also soaks up stains and it traps pet hair.

Optimal Pet-Friendly Furniture

Furniture is a form of investment. Since this is so, you need to be selective as you pick the ones that you will use daily. Optimal furniture materials for pet-friendly homes include Crypton, ultrasuede and leather.

Crypton is a synthetic fiber that easily resists odors, stains, germs as well as muddy paws. Now isn’t this amazing?

Ultrasuede, on the other hand, has microfiber that is machine-washable. It is a material that’s smooth to the touch though it can easily resist discoloration and stains. This can also be machine-washed as well as dry-cleaned.

Leather is also a good choice because it is durable and easy to clean. If you are really concerned about scratches, then just opt for pleather.

 

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