Pets and Hardwood Floors

Q: How will a hardwood floor hold up with pets?
A: This will depend on how active your pets are. Most floors have aluminum oxide or similar protective measures added to their finish to prevent abrasion, but no floor is bullet proof. Certain types of flooring with higher hardness ratings can be more dent resistant, but this does not affect how resistant a floor is to scratching.
Your best solution to keep your hardwood floors beautiful while letting your pets roam your home is to keep your pets groomed and ensure they are potty trained. Scratching and Staining is the most common problem when combining our beloved pets with a wood floor. Hardwood floors are more susceptible to scratches from a larger pet’s claws. Even tile, although nearly impervious to scratches, is vulnerable to strains from pet urine due to grout lines and potentially porous surfaces.
As with any floor, to prevent staining from urine or any other accident, it is important to spot clean the area immediately and to perform proper and regular maintenance on your floor with the right cleaning products. This practice will help your floor retain its beauty for a longer period of time.