Hello,
for us, it is clear that we only want tiles in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room. For the other rooms, we would prefer a warmer type of flooring. We have planned underfloor heating.
Since we have a small but active dog, we are wondering how scratch-resistant vinyl or cork flooring is. Are there any experiences with dogs?
Thank you
Marko958
for us, it is clear that we only want tiles in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room. For the other rooms, we would prefer a warmer type of flooring. We have planned underfloor heating.
Since we have a small but active dog, we are wondering how scratch-resistant vinyl or cork flooring is. Are there any experiences with dogs?
Thank you
Marko958
EveundGerd22 Apr 2016 21:21ypg schrieb:
I have an experience to share: a police drug dog, while searching a house, ruined the entire hardwood floor with its claws... Well, the dog was excited because it found something 😉
I'm sure the same would happen with vinyl and cork floors!It depends on the quality of the vinyl.
EveundGerd schrieb:
Depends on the quality of the vinyl.Do you have any recommendations for good quality?
Definitely choose a flooring material with high abrasion resistance. However, it is important to understand that with vinyl, laminate, and wood, there is no guarantee they will remain scratch-free for a long time. In my opinion, a wood floor is the best option when keeping dogs, as it can be easily sanded or repaired, unlike vinyl and laminate. Ideally, it should be oiled, which makes maintenance even easier.
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Svenja30423 Apr 2016 16:08We have been living for two years in a rental apartment with two lively dogs and vinyl flooring. There are absolutely no scratches here, at least none caused by the dogs. The only scratches on the floor were made by poorly adjusted cupboard doors and small stones caught under the chairs.
For this reason, we also chose vinyl for our new build. However, we opted for higher-quality vinyl...
For this reason, we also chose vinyl for our new build. However, we opted for higher-quality vinyl...
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Painkiller21 Jul 2016 07:27We are currently considering which flooring to install in the kitchen, dining, and living areas.
Since we also have a dog, tiles are an option we’re thinking about. However, there is a big but—I find wooden floors feel more homely, warmer, and more comfortable. Therefore, I would probably lean towards parquet or at least vinyl.
I’m less concerned about the kitchen flooring since our current apartment has laminate there and we haven’t had any issues. But our dog has left some marks on the laminate, especially since our son loves playing chase with the dog... 🙄
When you mention "high-quality vinyl," what exactly do you mean by high-quality?
Since we also have a dog, tiles are an option we’re thinking about. However, there is a big but—I find wooden floors feel more homely, warmer, and more comfortable. Therefore, I would probably lean towards parquet or at least vinyl.
I’m less concerned about the kitchen flooring since our current apartment has laminate there and we haven’t had any issues. But our dog has left some marks on the laminate, especially since our son loves playing chase with the dog... 🙄
When you mention "high-quality vinyl," what exactly do you mean by high-quality?
With high-quality vinyl flooring, the key factor is primarily the wear layer, meaning the thickness of the decorative layer. Additionally, the surface treatment plays a role.
However, as a dog owner, you need to be aware that a high-quality floor does not mean it won’t get scratched; this is absolutely unavoidable. A thicker wear layer simply means the floor will withstand wear and tear for a longer time.
In residential settings, vinyl floors typically have a wear layer of 0.3 mm (0.01 inches), while commercial areas tend to use floors with a wear layer of 0.5 mm (0.02 inches).
So if you have pets, I would recommend choosing a floor with a thicker wear layer, which will also be more expensive.
When purchasing, please note that the overall thickness of the flooring is not as important as the wear layer and surface treatment.
The overall construction—whether it is a click system with an underlay or rigid vinyl, floating installation or glue-down—these factors all add up and determine the price.
However, as a dog owner, you need to be aware that a high-quality floor does not mean it won’t get scratched; this is absolutely unavoidable. A thicker wear layer simply means the floor will withstand wear and tear for a longer time.
In residential settings, vinyl floors typically have a wear layer of 0.3 mm (0.01 inches), while commercial areas tend to use floors with a wear layer of 0.5 mm (0.02 inches).
So if you have pets, I would recommend choosing a floor with a thicker wear layer, which will also be more expensive.
When purchasing, please note that the overall thickness of the flooring is not as important as the wear layer and surface treatment.
The overall construction—whether it is a click system with an underlay or rigid vinyl, floating installation or glue-down—these factors all add up and determine the price.
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