What’s the Best Flooring for People with Pets?

Pets are a part of the family, and while they may not have a voice in your construction decisions, they are important to consider when choosing particular aspects of your home - in particular, your flooring. Flooring is clearly one of the most important aspects of a home to consider for those of us with pets as it is where our dogs and cats spend the majority of their time, wandering the halls or taking a nap in the sunlight. While there are plenty of flooring options, Luxury Vinyl plank floors are the absolute best answer to be sure that your home is pet friendly. Luxury Vinyl plank floors are waterproof, easy to clean and maintain, scratch resistant, and come in a variety of colors and styles so you don’t need to sacrifice the look that you want for the performance that you need.

There are four primary concerns that you’ll want to think about when choosing your flooring: durability, aesthetics, comfort, and of course, cost.  We can safely say that Luxury Vinyl plank flooring checks each of these boxes with a resoundingly large check mark.

DURABILITY

To begin, Luxury Vinyl tile is highly durable and has ScratchResistTM technology, making it an excellent choice for heavy foot traffic areas. Whether you are the local socialite, consistently entertaining guests that stomp around in their loafers and heels while pecking on canapes or you have a pair of 100-pound Golden Retrievers that love to scuffle in the den, Luxury Vinyl can stand up to the wear. Homeowners have noted that the flooring continues to look new for years, even after what they would imagine would destroy most other flooring.

If scratch resistance wasn’t enough, Luxury Vinyl plank flooring is waterproof! The flooring can be installed in the entire house, from the kitchen to the hall, from the mudroom to the great room. Never again will you need to worry about tracking in snow from your boots or that moment when your wet dog charges in ahead of you before you have a chance to wrap him up in a towel. Spills and splatters are easy to clean and so are any accidents that your new puppy may have.

LOOK & FEEL
Sure, it’s durable, but does it look nice? Yes! It’s gorgeous. Whether you’re looking for hardwood, stone, marble, tile, or even concrete, Luxury Vinyl has you covered. And not only does it have an incredibly versatile look, but it is comparatively warmer to the touch than ceramic or natural stone. Not only is it nice on your bare feet, but it’s wonderful for your pets who love to lounge around the house.

Perhaps not even on the list of important check marks, Luxury Vinyl is also particularly quiet compared to other laminate flooring thanks to the HydroLoc Core. Installed with a quiet pad on the bottom the HydroLoc Core in the middle and the flooring of your choice on top, you won’t hear the clicking sound that other laminate flooring can produce. It’s a pleasure to walk on and your pets won’t bother you as they tread back and forth.

COST
As for price, there really isn’t anything as cost effective. Given all of the physical aspects of Luxury Vinyl that simply blow the competition out of the water, the price is just icing on the cake. Of course there can be some fluctuation based on finish and square footage, but we promise you’ll be happy with the money spent and the money saved.

Ultimately, it’s hard to find a reason not to choose Luxury Vinyl flooring, so the only real choice will be the look that you want to achieve. Whether you go with something a bit more rustic or something clean and chic, there is no doubt that you and your pets will be happy with the choice, and the durability will keep you happy for years to come.

The team at Schumacher Homes is happy to help guide you through all of the flooring options for your new home, and we’re always excited to help make the greatest space possible for your furry friends.