Pets and Hardwood
Having hardwood floors in a home with pets can be a great
alternative to carpeting. Hardwood allows for more efficient tidying up
of pet hair and dander, and makes clean up from unexpected accidents
easier. When you share your home with a pet there are some helpful hints
to prevent and decrease the wear of your flooring, without sacrificing your
furry companion.
- Avoid spilling pet water, and be prepared to clean up
any spills quickly
- Trim pets nails to avoid surface scratches
- Designate 'pet free' zones
- Use area rugs and mats in high traffic and play areas
- Choose a wood species with a higher janka hardness
rating
Although several species rate highly on the
Janka scale, any flooring subjected to a high pressure or sharp scrapes will
eventually scratch and indent the surface over time.
Surface
wear will be less evident on:
- Species with pronounced grain patterns and rich natural
coloring- oak.
- Wood with a low “matte” finish
Surface wear will be evident on:
- Light colored and finely grained species (maple)
- Very dark wood floors, while dramatic, also tend to
show dirt and dust more than mid-range or light colored species
Our staff is
professional trained, stop by in our store to receive a free consultation what
kind of floors you need if you have a pet at home.
We are located at 3100 N Elston Street, Chicago 60618
Call
us at 773-279-9100
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