I have to agree with Warren. Tile is fine for pets, but cold if not heated. Allure TrafficMaster vinyl planking is a heavy floating floor that is tough too. I would not say tile is the best...depends on the tile type (some are quite slippery and will show scratches). Trimming pet nails will help, but when cats and/or dogs want to tear and play or chase, they will scratch flooring as they cannot get the traction they require. Be realistic. My animals all have their nails trimmed regularly and have lots of scratches and marks in my floors from them..it is just part of living in a home with pets.
If your pets are covered with hair, linoleum or ceramic tile are your best option. I have three cats and I am constantly cleaning hair from my carpets.
I have 2 cats, and a red nose pit. It honestly depends on the type of tile/linlomeom you have. It can still get ruined, by the dogs nails if its not cut/groomed regurarly so I would need more details to answer better.
Maybe. It all depends on the nail size and the type of flooring. My father is a professional tile layer. And I know from his words that if your pets mess on the tile, the grout will get stained. Then, you will have to scrub them or re grout them. It really isn't good for the tile either when it gets scratched. It can turn into a crack then split! So, Linoleum May work. But, definitely not tile! Good luck! =]
Ceramic tile ,yes one of the better floorings. The main draw back is the grout. If un sealed or sealer is wearing off. The moisture from pet accidents ( and you ll have them once in awhile) can soak in to the grout. I consider sheet vinyl a better bet all around with pets. Easier to clean and it won t soak in, except at the perimeter, which all flooring will. Vinyl tiles , not so since they have an unprotected grout line at each tile. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar.GL
