Pet-friendly flooring needs to be comfortable and durable for pets and attractive and easy to clean for pet owners. To find the flooring option that will keep both pets and their owners happy, it is important to consider how it holds up to stains, spills and the wear and tear of pet paws. Let the experts at Abbey Carpet of Maui, in Kahului, Hawaii, explain the pet-friendly floor options you can incorporate into any home with pets that will please every member of your household, no matter how many legs they have.  

The following are your best options for pet-friendly flooring:

• Vinyl: Vinyl flooring is one of the best pet-friendly options. It is easy to clean, doesn’t stain or scratch and can be installed in multiple rooms in the house. Vinyl floors make sweeping up pet hair quick and easy, and they are comfortable on their feet and nails. Vinyl floors also come in luxury options that mimic the look of hardwood or tile without the cost and maintenance. This allows pet owners to get the look and style they desire while keeping it pet-friendly.
• Bamboo: Bamboo is a durable hardwood able to stand up to a lot of wear and tear. A bamboo floor is scratch-resistant and an eco-friendly option. It is also stain-resistant, which means pet accidents don’t leave a mark behind.
• Laminate: Laminate flooring looks like hardwood, but it is water-resistant and wipes clean. It is an excellent choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and areas where pets are eating and drinking since spills will not permeate into the flooring. Scratches on laminate floors are also less noticeable than those on hardwood flooring. Just be mindful that laminate is more slippery than hardwood and may reduce traction for pets.
• Carpet Squares: If you need more traction for pets, carpeted floors can provide it. Carpet is also more comfortable for your animals to lay and walk on. Carpet squares fit together like a puzzle to form one cohesive carpet; they are ideal for areas where carpeting is needed but are high traffic areas for pets. If part of the carpet becomes stained or damaged, only the area affected needs to be replaced. This keeps carpets stain-free and increases its longevity.
• Hardwood: Hardwood floors are a timeless option for any home. The pros for pet owners are that hardwoods resist scratches and vacuuming or sweeping up pet hair is easy to do. However, pet stains and spills must be cleaned up immediately to avoid any damage to the floors.

If you are a pet owner looking to find the best pet-friendly flooring option for your home, call Abbey Carpet of Maui at (808) 871-5825 today. For more information on all floor and carpet installations, and to learn more about their complimentary measurements for flooring projects, visit them online.