{"id":896,"date":"2016-12-01T10:54:29","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T18:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dustlessrefinishing.com\/?p=896"},"modified":"2016-12-01T10:54:29","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T18:54:29","slug":"best-wood-floors-dog-cat-owners-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dustlessrefinishing.com\/main\/2016\/12\/best-wood-floors-dog-cat-owners-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Wood Floors for Dog and Cat Owners \u2013 Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"20161020_114247_sm\"Many of us have dogs or cats as part of our family, and as such we let them inside the house on the hardwood floors. Dogs and cats will walk, run and play on the wood floors and much like us humans will cause some damages over the years. Normal use of our wood floors will eventually cause loss of sheen, scratches, dents, stains and discoloration. Having pets in the house often causes early wear and tear and\/or excessive scratches. This leads me to guide you through choosing and using your new wood floors.<\/p>\n

The first thing you need to remember is that what you are wearing through is the finish<\/strong> on top of the wood floors, not the wood itself. When considering a new hardwood floors, remember that you don\u2019t need the hardest wood in the world. Unless you drop hammers on the floor every day you don\u2019t really need a floor like let\u2019s say Ipe\u2019 or Strand Woven Bamboo.<\/p>\n

The second thing to remember is what the plan for the near future is; Are you going to sell the home? Are you staying there for a while and might need to be able to refinish the floors?<\/p>\n

The third and last thing to ask yourself is what kind of pet do you have? Is it a small dog or a big heavy dog that will scratch the floor finish easily? Is it a puppy which urinates everywhere and will stain the wood?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s discuss these issues and figure out which wood is best for you:<\/p>\n