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Non slip floor for pets

5 years ago

Hello, I've been Googling this issue for awhile but have been unable to find an answer. I think this is the correct spot but please let me know if I posted incorrectly.

Do the textured porcelain/ceramic floor tiles (some have a wood grain texture) provide traction for pets that normally slip and skate on hardwoods, other tile, and laminate?

We are considering replacing our floors and would like to upgrade to something that will prevent our dog from needing any additional knee surgeries due to falls. If anyone has these floors and pets I would super appreciate any feedback. Or if there is a particular type of flooring you recommend other than carpet/rugs this would be equally helpful.

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SJ McCarthy
5 years ago
Carpet. Sigh. I know. Not what you wanted to hear but carpet is a lovely 'non-slip' surface for dogs with joint issues. Hard surfaces are just that: hard.

You could look at a HIGH END epoxy that has a very gritty texture (it will look like a garage floor...but the GRIP will be fantastic). Of course the more texture you have the more issues with cleaning you will have. Hence most peoples' fear of carpets and pets. Carpet has HUGE amounts of texture yet are impossible to clean completely.

Smooth tiles are SLICK (ice-hockey players LOVE practicing on these types of floors...just sayin') but are SUPER EASY to keep clean as an operating theatre.

So there is the issue. You will want to decide on cleanliness vs. traction. Even the heavily textured porcelain tiles (some are painful to walk on while barefoot or will shred your socks) are hard to deal with. The traction might be "good enough" for the dog but the cleaning is a nightmare (imagine mopping sand paper...it will shred everything but a power washer).

If I had an animal with joint issues, I would 'shelve' my cleanliness concerns and get a lovely carpet that would make each step comfortable...for everyone. Once the pup has passed away I would then look again at new choices.
Sunshine
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you so much for responding SJ McCarthy!
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