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Comments (17)Wood expands and contracts with seasonal humidity changes. Site finishing will not stop that expansion or contraction and any finish that covers it will soon develop micro cracks in the finish between the boards. If you don't have AC, or use a humdifier in winter, the expansion and contraction can be pretty dramatic and so can the cracks in the finish. It's why wood floors in older homes usually have gaps between the boards. When they expand, the fibers on the edge become crushed, and at the ebb cycle in the humidity, I've seen some older homes where a quarter would fit in between the planks. Wood floors can stand the occasional water or piddle accident, but they are NOT a good choice where something like that is expected to happen on a regular basis. The best floor for any doggie daycare is porcelain tile with epoxy grout. It's completely waterproof and stain proof. It's what they use in restaurants, and it can stand up to kitchen accidents and pressure washing. If you want something softer underfoot, then look at commercial vinyl tile with a commercial grade acrylic sealer on it that you have a flooring company periodically maintain. That's what's used in most hospitals and other settings where tough wear and a good deal of moisture resistance is needed but something a bit quieter and softer than porcelain is desired. There are lots of people using this in their kitchens in checkerboard patterns and other patterns and it comes in lots of colors. Look at the Armstrong flooring site for pictures and to order samples....See MoreIncorporating dog friendly features in home
Comments (25)Yes, we do love our dogs, don't we? Loads of good thoughts here, and I don't think my additions'll be earth-shaking: - If you have a doggie door, be sure it locks. My mom has trouble with skunks and possoms coming in through hers. And place a washable throw-rug right in front of the doggie door. - We have a large covered porch, which is great for the dog. In rain or snow, he can still go outside and feel himself "a part of things" without going out into the weather. And because ours is a raised deck, he has a HUGE place to go underneath the porch in bad weather. - Several people mentioned feeding areas ... but don't neglect a spot to store big bags of food that aren't yet open -- especially if you have big dogs and need to keep large quantities on hand. - Consider whether you need to store leashes in multiple places. We take our little fellow out through the side door for our walks ... but we also keep a shorty leash hanging on the back door. Why? Because sometimes he goes out into the back yard and starts barking, and we have to go out and drag him in -- we definitely need that leash RIGHT THERE so we can be quick. - On the subject of dog baths, it'd be smart to plan a cabinet for the dog's grooming items: Old towels, extra blankets, nail grinder, shampoo, brushes. This could also be a spot to store his monthly heartworm pills, etc. - Place your dog's bed in the quietest corner of your living room. Dogs love to be "on the edge" of activity while they're resting. We have a recliner that sits at an angle in a corner, and our dog has a "hidden bed" behind that recliner. He loves it and genuinely believes we don't know about it. Our fellow has a total of three beds in different spots around the house, and he uses them all. - Don't neglect a basket for your dog's toys. - In our new house, we'll have a smallish window seat right by the computer desk in our pocket office. I expect our little fellow'll enjoy sitting on that window seat while one of us works at the desk. I'm going to make it low-ish so he can jump up; we currently have steps at the foot of our bed so he can climb up, but we don't want steps in the way in this pocket office....See MoreFlooring advice for pet friendly home
Comments (8)After a lot of gnashing of teeth, we chose Flooret Modin vinyl cork backed planks in Anura - grayish taupe/taupeish gray? It's only been a couple of months but already cleaned a couple of accidents from puppy sitting, water bowl sloshing, kids coming through with muddy shoes, etc. Cleans super easy, looks nice with the extra long planks and few noticeable repeats in the layout and consistent color tone (vs ones with a lot of variation that look patchwork-y). Feels good underfoot. I don't imagine it helped our resale value vs hardwoods but we chose to go with what worked for our doggy + kids lifestyle, given that we were replacing crappy laminate, tile and carpet that were not winners anyway when we bought the house. I like it a lot more than I thought I would. BUT, you have to have a smooth, level subfloor to work with....See MoreEco friendly floors
Comments (17)Tile can be very long lasting and is the better choice for some climates and locations. However, tile can crack, grout does discolor and tile styles change frequently. My hall tile is 30 years old - probably could go on another 30 years - but there are hairline cracks in a few tiles - which I could replace with some extra tile I have stored in the basement. The repair would show since the grout is discolored. I could then use grout paint, which would hold up a few years before it needed reapplying. The tile I have is no longer in style and hasn't been for 15 years. I suppose I could claim it is vintage but it really just looks like not the best style of 1989:) I have some friends working on an old victorian house. The wood floors are in great shape. The tile in the bathroom has a big crack running across the floor. The tile is a sweet vintage penny tile, but the bathroom floor will need to be replace. It did hold up a long time - not sure when the big crack happened as they bought the house that way....See MoreVirgil Carter Fine Art
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