Is Hardwood a Pet-friendly Flooring Choice?

Make Sure your Hardwood is Pet-friendly Flooring

• Avoid Softer Types of Wood

When you go shopping for hardwood flooring, make sure that you let the salesperson know that you are looking for the hardest wood you can find. Stay away from softer woods, like pine, American walnut and American cherry. All hardwoods will get scratches and dents over time, but these varieties tend to scratch and dent even more easily than other types of wood.

• Consider a Wood with a Stronger Graining

Look at different wood samples carefully and consider one with a stronger grain pattern, such as a red oak, which will hide scratches more easily than a white oak. A Brazilian cherry or a Brazilian walnut have less and smoother graining and would not hide scratches as well.

• Choose a Satin Finish for your Floor

A high-gloss, shiny finish reflects more light than a satin one. Any imperfections from scratches or nicks in the surface of the floor would be magnified. An added benefit to choosing a satin finish is that you will spend less time cleaning your hardwood floor, since it does a much better job of concealing pet hair and dirt.

• Look at Distressed Wood Flooring

Distressed hardwood flooring is a specific style that is an excellent choice for pet owners because it comes to your home with a textured finish. If it becomes scratched or dented because you have pets, it will not have a negative effect on the floor’s look. During the manufacturing process, the bare hardwood is distressed by a steel brush before it is stained and finished. The softer fibres in the wood grain are scraped out during this process, leaving the harder grain in place. This is a good choice if your room has a rustic look to it.   The friendly staff at Tony’s Flooring Centre can help you find hardwood floors that will suit your taste and your home’s decor. Visit our showroom to see our selection of fine floor fashions today.]]>

Frequently Asked Questions

What should Toronto homeowners know about is hardwood pet-friendly flooring choice??

When considering is hardwood pet-friendly flooring choice?, evaluate durability, maintenance requirements, and cost per square foot for your specific needs. Tony’s Flooring Centre at 268 Royal York Rd offers expert advice and free estimates to help you make the right choice for your Toronto home.

How long does carpet installation take?

Carpet installation in an average-sized Toronto room takes 1-2 days including old carpet removal and subfloor preparation. Larger multi-room projects may take 2-3 days. Tony’s Flooring handles the complete installation process.

Is carpet a good choice for bedrooms?

Carpet is an excellent bedroom flooring choice — it provides warmth underfoot, reduces noise, and creates a cosy atmosphere. The Carpet and Rug Institute notes that modern carpet also improves indoor air quality by trapping allergens until vacuumed.

Visit Our Etobicoke Flooring Showroom

See and feel the difference quality flooring makes. Tony’s Flooring Centre features a 4,100 sq ft showroom at 268 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke. Call (416) 255-9631 or request a free quote online. Open Tuesday through Saturday.