Owning a dog adds years of love and fun to your life. They love to jump and play indoors and will have the occasional accident, which could leave flooring looking old and dingy before its time. If you have a dog and are installing new flooring, here are the best types for your home.

Dog-Friendly Flooring Options

Vinyl Flooring

This choice is practically engineered for homes with pets. The material is resistant to scratching, so your dog can run and play to their heart’s content. If your pet is particularly accident-prone, it’s easy to clean up urine stains from this water-resistant floor without leaving behind a stench or sign of the mess.   

Engineered Hardwood

If you love the look and feel of authentic hardwood flooring, keep in mind the surfaces are vulnerable to scratches. Dogs can easily leave small punctures and marks on the floors from their claws. If you want hardwood, opt for engineered varieties. They have protective top layers that won’t scratch as easily.   

Laminate Flooring

With four layers, laminate flooring provides enough give, so a dog’s paws won’t get sore when walking over the surfaces. Laminate can mimic the look of porous hardwood but is water-resistant, which makes it much easier to clean up stains without fading the floor or leaving any trace of the accident behind. 

If your current flooring is covered in pet stains and scratches, or you want to add value and appeal to your home with a new floor, the team at Thiemans Flooring in Wentzville, MO, has a solution for your needs. The company is known throughout the community for its extensive inventory of commercial and residential flooring products and meticulous installation services. To schedule a replacement or installation appointment in St. Charles County, call (636) 327-8813. Visit the flooring contractor online for a detailed look at products they sell and install.