flooring and dogs

[Happy Sunday]

Hi.  I am planning on putting a new flooring down in my hall and I need something that is really tough and durable.  I have a dog so I need something that is easy to keep clean and is resistant to doggie paws (ie: their nails).  I have gone off carpet and was thinking along the lines of wooden, laminate or tiles.  My only concern is that I don't want to get something that is going to be scratched in a week and therefore looks awful.  Anyone got any bright ideas????

 

 

[Oneeyedvic]

Just a word of warning - we have laminate in our dining room (don't know which one as it was done by previous owners) - our dog hates it as she keeps slipping on it. SOmetimes she won't go into the kitchen for her snacks as she has to cross the dining room floor to get to them

 

(but then my dog is a big softy)

[Happy Sunday]

Thanks one eyed vic !

My dog is a bit nutty (that would be the spaniel/whippet in him!), and he does run around like a mad thing!  I wouldn't want him to slip over and hurt himself, so thanks for that I will bear it in mind - anyone else got any ideas on hard wearing floors??

 

[mully]

 What about some nice old victorian style tiles and then a mat or runner to protect  it-somthing like sisal,sea grass or coir as its hard wearing and natural 

Tiles are easy to mantain and keep clean and are quite scratch resistant but they can be quite cold underfoot so possibly put underfloor heating in if your budget stretches to that.

 

[druiaghtagh]

We have laminate flooring in our living room and i thought it was just my dog that was reluctant to walk on it as she slips.