New flooring for the home...

Hoof Hearted · 01-19-2007, 11:51 AM

Last week I ran my hands over some of the wood flooring samples at Home Depot (hubby's favorite toy store) and think I may have found a few that won't give me that horrible feeling in my feet when walking barefoot over them. I'd have to go back and see what brands they were.

How well would wood floor, or pergo, hold up to cat accidents? Hairballs, vomit, the occasional accident and a water bowl? I know I can put a tray under the water bowl ... I have a kitty who 'dips' her paw and licks the water off her foot. She's weird, I know it. The problem is she sometimes shakes her foot or will slide it along the edge of the bowl and it drips down the sides onto the floor.

I do not think we could budget for, and adjust all the interior doors for, a radiant heat system.

jinx · 01-19-2007, 12:29 PM

We have wood floors, which I love, everywhere but the kitchen, which is cermamic tile that I hate becuase it's so cold and hard (and doesn't match the rest of the house but that's beside the point).
I like Pergo in theory, but in practice not in areas any larger than the average bathroom. Its has a very institutional glare and looks like total shit when it starts to wear.
I like the look of bamboo but have heard it doesn't hold up nearly as well as is touted.
How about leather tiles? They really look fantastic, and I've seen them used in bathrooms and kitchens. Recyled ones are cheaper.

Beest · 01-19-2007, 12:41 PM

We replaced Lino int he Kitchen and Carpet in the Hallway with Pergo about 18 months ago. Very pleased with it, more practical and pleasing to the eye than the previous coverings.

The main problem is it is susceptible to water soaking into the gaps and causng swelling. We were told to only dry clean it ( no mop and bucket, yay) and wipe up any liquid immediately.

It cleans up easily enough, but you have to know that the spill has occurred. I see this as being a problem for you, the children are OK at alerting us to spills, cats not so much.

Dagney · 01-19-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

How well would wood floor, or pergo, hold up to cat accidents? Hairballs, vomit, the occasional accident and a water bowl? I know I can put a tray under the water bowl ... I have a kitty who 'dips' her paw and licks the water off her foot. She's weird, I know it. The problem is she sometimes shakes her foot or will slide it along the edge of the bowl and it drips down the sides onto the floor..

This was why we went with Pergo rather than wood. Pergo is supposed to stand up to pretty much anything - including water and pet paws. No scratches, no discoloring - is what we were told - we've not seen any problems yet - but granted, it's only been a few weeks.

01-19-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
Hoof Hearted ...you smell something? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 420	Last week I ran my hands over some of the wood flooring samples at Home Depot (hubby's favorite toy store) and think I may have found a few that won't give me that horrible feeling in my feet when walking barefoot over them. I'd have to go back and see what brands they were. How well would wood floor, or pergo, hold up to cat accidents? Hairballs, vomit, the occasional accident and a water bowl? I know I can put a tray under the water bowl ... I have a kitty who 'dips' her paw and licks the water off her foot. She's weird, I know it. The problem is she sometimes shakes her foot or will slide it along the edge of the bowl and it drips down the sides onto the floor. I do not think we could budget for, and adjust all the interior doors for, a radiant heat system. __________________ I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu...Hey, look! A horse!

01-19-2007, 12:29 PM	#2
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	We have wood floors, which I love, everywhere but the kitchen, which is cermamic tile that I hate becuase it's so cold and hard (and doesn't match the rest of the house but that's beside the point). I like Pergo in theory, but in practice not in areas any larger than the average bathroom. Its has a very institutional glare and looks like total shit when it starts to wear. I like the look of bamboo but have heard it doesn't hold up nearly as well as is touted. How about leather tiles? They really look fantastic, and I've seen them used in bathrooms and kitchens. Recyled ones are cheaper. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-19-2007, 12:41 PM	#3
Beest Adapt and Survive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 957	We replaced Lino int he Kitchen and Carpet in the Hallway with Pergo about 18 months ago. Very pleased with it, more practical and pleasing to the eye than the previous coverings. The main problem is it is susceptible to water soaking into the gaps and causng swelling. We were told to only dry clean it ( no mop and bucket, yay) and wipe up any liquid immediately. It cleans up easily enough, but you have to know that the spill has occurred. I see this as being a problem for you, the children are OK at alerting us to spills, cats not so much.

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