The bedroom is a place for relaxation and rejuvenation. The flooring has to be the same! When you walk barefoot in your bedroom, you want the floor to feel comfortable, plush and soft. Although carpeting meets these criteria, it is a nightmare choice if you have pets. Carpet fibres are reservoirs for germs, dust mites and pet dander. This can wreak havoc with your health and hygiene.
So if you have pets and want a better, more softer flooring for your bedroom, consider the following floor materials:
Natural Stone
This material is made from mountains. It is perhaps the strongest flooring materials around. When stone is in its original and gauged state, it is immune to cracks and scratches. Polished stones such as marble or Limestone Tiles are highly susceptible to pet clawing. So if you have pets, stones such as granite, slate and travertine are the best options for your bedroom.
To make your bedroom feel cozier, you can install an underfloor heating system. This way you can do away with area rugs and throw rugs.
Vinyl
This is an extremely durable, scratch, germ and stain resistant material. Vinyl is manufactured, meaning it is not natural. It resembles a plastic coating but on your floor. Vinyl surfaces are easier to clean and tidy, especially after a pet mess. It will not cause staining or residues. Although vinyl isn’t a common choice for bedroom floors, there are many patterns and natural-looking designs that you can opt for. Combined with their inexpensiveness, vinyl floors can suit any home.
Laminates
Laminate floors consist of an invisible top wear layer atop a decorative layer. This top surface is very durable and although it does wear down with time, it is an impervious shield to pet accident stains and scratches. In addition, laminate floors can be made to mimic a wide range of natural materials such as wood, stone and ceramics. This means you can opt for sophistication without worrying about maintenance or pet damage.
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic floors are a hassle-free option for pet owners. They have a glazed surface that is hard and won’t stain, break, crack or scratch. It is also easy to mop after messes and far easier to sanitize afterwards. The only issue you might experience is your pet is over exuberant, he may quickly lose traction and skid across the tile floor. However, this can be minimized by opting for smaller sized tiles with more grout lines.
Ceramic tiles can also be cut and printed to mimic other natural materials. The tile surface is cold, but much like natural stone, you can install radiant heating underneath to create warmth and coziness in your bedroom.
Having a pet-friendly bedroom floor will save you money on maintenance and after care, not to mention prolong the life of your floors.
To view our extensive collection of pet-friendly floors, please visit Elegant Granites.
