Classic Rock Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Jack has managed to make the lovely cream hall carpet look like a mud bath. It has to go....which is OK cos it came with the house and wasn't practical anyway. I'm been thinking of laminate flooring for the hall and kitchen. How do dogs get on with laminate? Do claws scratch it? Do they skid and slide all over it? Jack slips a bit on tiles. I'm reluctant to get another carpet cos I just know it'll get filthy again. I'm not putting that hideous plastic matting down over a carpet - reminds me of the 1970s for some reason. What do you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Haven't a clue! We're lucky as we have a lovely stone flagged kitchen so if the dogs are very muddy, we bring them in and straight into the kitchen (obviously having to go down a little of the hall on the way) and they can dry off in there first. We've found that stone flags are better than any other flooring, it's whether you want to stone flag your hallway! They don't slip on them, their nails don't scratch them but Takara does tend to dig the concrete filler out and try to eat it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinklady Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 We have laminate all over the house, mainly because trying to keep carpets clean with a house full of kids and dogs was a task beyond human caperbility. The dogs claws dont scratch it, and they slipped around at first but soon got used to it, however the noise drives me nuts, all you hear is click click click of their claws on the floor! The good points are ..... easy to keep clean and dog smell free! ________ Daihatsu costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley1 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Laminate is not good for our Angel, lets just say she doesn't hang about when she's moving around the house. When visiting friends who had laminate flooring thoughout the whole ground floor, Angel spent most of her time on her backside...she knocked our toddler flying and only came to a halt when she connected with the door. In it's defence, it is easier to keep clean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 My parents dog has trouble with laminate and smooth tiles, although mostly it's psychological. He's fine, until he realises that the floor is slippy, then he tries to dig his claws in, which lifts his pads off the floor, then he skates around a bit, scrabbling and hitting things until he gets to somewhere with some grip. it doesn't seem to affect smaller dogs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blip Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 My sister has three dogs and her floors are mainly wood/laminate. It seems the ideal solution. The noise of them skidding around when they get excited is a bit irritating, and their barking echoes around the house due to the lack of soft flooring, but you get used to it. The floor does get scratched, but you can polish the scratches out if it's decent quality stuff. Personally I leave the dog in the dining room (which has wood flooring) until she dries out, or give her a shower if she's really muddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy129 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 We have recently got laminate too. Totally agree the clip clopping of the claws, drives us mad! How do you clean yours and what do you use? I tend to sweep the hairs up and then mop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KATIEB_23 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 We've had both laminate and now expensive solid wood flooring... I would say that laminate actually has a harder 'top surface' than real wood so actually scratches less than the expensive stuff (wish I'd known that before! ) Gadget is OK on wooden floor but its really cute when he sits to attention & gives you his paw, cos the other paw goes sliding out away from him! Its good for keeping clean as you just need to sweep up the 'tumbleweed' from the corners of the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinklady Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 oh yes, the tumbleweed, where does it come from??? to answer your question daisy, I do the same as you, sweep and mop, with loads of disinfectant or bleach. I have tried the expensive 'laminate floor cleaners', but they seem to leave smears too, does anyone know of a product that doesnt smear and leaves a nice shiny finnish? I have also been looking for a smal domestic buffing machine but I can only find the large industrial ones, anyone know where they sell the smaller ones? ________ Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KATIEB_23 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I have tried the expensive 'laminate floor cleaners', but they seem to leave smears too, does anyone know of a product that doesnt smear and leaves a nice shiny finnish? I have also been looking for a smal domestic buffing machine but I can only find the large industrial ones, anyone know where they sell the smaller ones? So true. If you find a solution (cleaner or buffer) I would love to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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