Jan 12, 2022 | Flooring Canada
Oftentimes it seems like you have to choose between having beautiful floors and having floors that can stand up to everything a cat could put them through. If you’re looking for the best in feline-friendly floors but don’t want to compromise on style, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll cover all the functional needs to consider and the most stylish and feature-laden flooring solutions that meet your needs.
Here are the issues that cats bring to the table (or should we say the floor):
Luxury vinyl is a flooring material that continues to grow in popularity because of its affordability, durability, and ability to mimic other more expensive floors like hardwood, tile, or stone. Because luxury vinyl is made up of multiple layers and has a thick wear layer, it is waterproof and scratch-resistant. Plus, it comes in so many styles that you can easily find the right design for your home.
Another highly durable option that is perfect for your furry friend is tile. It’s incredibly strength resists scratches and tile’s natural properties make it extremely water-resistant. That means it will last long and clean up easily. Tile does tend to be more expensive than other flooring options but comes in different styles that vary in price. If you can’t afford to replace all the floors in your house with tile, it may be a good idea to just replace the floors in the areas where your cat spends the most time, like around their litter box or food bowl.
If you’re set on the elegance and charm of hardwood floors, don’t worry, you can still shop for certain types of wood floors that lend themselves better to cat homes. Look for lighter-colored woods to better hide cat hair, paired with a low-shine finish to give it more of a rustic look and conceal scratches. The less perfect your hardwood floors are to begin with, the less any cat-based damages will stand out.
If you’re okay going the composite route, laminate and linoleum are incredibly low-maintenance flooring materials. These composite materials offer a little more cushion than some harder surfaces, which can help not only your joints but your cat’s paws as well. They’re some of the most durable flooring options out there, so you won’t have to worry about scratches as much, and they are very easy to clean, no matter what surprises your cat has in store.
If you have any other questions at all about which type of floor is best for your cat and your home, reach out to the flooring experts at your local Flooring America. Some people are cat people, some are dog people, but we’re floor people. Our experts are passionate about floors and making it easy to find the right one for your home and your lifestyle.