Pets and Hardwood
We know how important your house pets are to
you but we also understand what a
great value the hardwood floors in your
home are.Here are some tips of how to choose hardwood floors if your have furry
friends living with you:
Avoid the soft woods:
- Pine, fir, cedar
- American Cherry
- American Walnut
- Carbonized bamboo (caramel colored)
These woods are softer and will dent
very easily. They look beautiful, but they are not very practical if you have
pets.
Also consider to get, lighter colors of hardwood ,they are better for
pets and show scratches less. First, darker colors seem to show the scratches and the dirt
more. Second, oak is the most common type of hardwood and oak is naturally
light. So, if you have a scratch that penetrates the stain color, it will show
less on lighter colors since what is revealed beneath is similar in
color. You may also want to consider a color that is similar to you dog’s
fur as it will blend a bit more.
Satin finishes/less
glossy finishes.
Satin (or even Matte) finishes are usually best. The glossier the finish, the
more it will show the scratches from the light reflecting off of it.
If your dog sheds a lot, consider choosing a hardwood color (or
an area rug) that is similar to your dog’s fur.
If your dog has an “accident,” be sure
to clean it up quickly. The uric acid (along w/ the moisture) can damage the
polyurethane and wood floor and even turn it black. Avoid using ammonia to
clean (which can wear down the poly and potentially attract your pet to use the
same spot), and instead use one of Bona Cleaning products that contain
natural ingredients that will not damage
your floor. We carry Bona products in our store.
We carry a great selection of
Hardwood floors .Stop by in our showroom today at 3100 N Elston Ave., in
Chicago
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