The flooring in a house with animals must meet two basic requirements: strength and moisture resistance. It is especially important that the floor can withstand the daily stress associated with animal claws.
The best option is linoleum. The main advantages: the coating is easy to lay, there are options at any price category, there are many designs and textures. Linoleum is very difficult to scratch or tear. There is a particularly durable option - coatings for commercial premises are slightly more expensive than linoleum for home use.
But such a coating has a significant minus - the whole linoleum is slippery. An animal that constantly runs around the house can easily slip, bump or crash into something, breaking a valuable thing. Especially uncomfortable is such a coating for large dog breeds, which slipping can break their paw. Some veterinarians have noted that walking on slippery surfaces is harmful to the joints and spine.
The second suitable coating for a pet house is PVC boards. They are durable and moisture resistant, easy to replace individually.
The third option is laminate flooring. Such a floor covering has several classes of wear resistance and strength, it is better to choose a laminate top quality, then it will not be subject to scratches and soaking if the pet leaves a puddle on the floor. Another advantage of the laminate is its antistatic effect, the wool does not stick to the coating.
The last suitable option, many owners recognize ceramic tiles. In Russia, the tiled floor is not common because of the opinion that it cools the legs, and the atmosphere with it becomes uncomfortable. But in addition, a warm floor is installed under the tile, which solves all the problems. Also in construction stores a huge selection of colors and textures that fit into many interiors. Tile is the most durable material, not subject to scratches and chips.
Which categorically does not fit
In the house where animals live, it is extremely undesirable to lay any carpets, especially carpet. It will remain puffs from the claws, in a year it will turn into an untidy rag. In addition, the carpet collects wool and absorbs odors.
The cork coating is also not suitable, which is very soft, prone to scratches and absorbs moisture well.
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