- Jun 22, 2012
- 202
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- USA
- Bulldog(s) Names
- Sancho
Hi Guys,
We are looking into re-flooring our home in the spring (March/April timeframe), and I was hoping to get suggestions on what floors are best for the "bully home." We currently have a home that is half tile (which I LOVE, but I don't think I'd be able to find the same tile anywhere) and half carpet. Since I have severe allergies/asthma and we now have a dog, we don't want any carpet this time around. This will, of course, minimize the affect of puppy accidents, as well
Here are my thoughts...are they correct? Do you guys have other thoughts/suggestions??
TILE
HARD WOOD
WOOD LAMINATE
Am I wrong about anything or missing any key points? Do you guys have any recommendations?
I appreciate your input!!!
Thanks!
We are looking into re-flooring our home in the spring (March/April timeframe), and I was hoping to get suggestions on what floors are best for the "bully home." We currently have a home that is half tile (which I LOVE, but I don't think I'd be able to find the same tile anywhere) and half carpet. Since I have severe allergies/asthma and we now have a dog, we don't want any carpet this time around. This will, of course, minimize the affect of puppy accidents, as well
Here are my thoughts...are they correct? Do you guys have other thoughts/suggestions??
TILE
- cost effective
- looks nice, especially in our Southwestern home
- can be cold
- the grout gets discolored and cracked easily
- really love the tile we have now, but I don't think we'd be able to find matching tiles
- can be cleaned with just my steam mop, so it's safe for Sancho
HARD WOOD
- looks beautiful
- lasts a long time/can be refinished several times depending on the flooring
- scratches easily
- will warp where Sancho eats/drinks/drools
- expensive
- not sure if cleaning agents will be good for Sancho
WOOD LAMINATE
- durable
- moderate cost
- lasts a long time, depending on what you get
- looks nice
- can be cleaned with steam mop
Am I wrong about anything or missing any key points? Do you guys have any recommendations?
I appreciate your input!!!
Thanks!