Help - Labrador Proof Flooring

Tallulah · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject: Help - Labrador Proof Flooring

Hi

I am looking to you all to come to my rescue - We (OH and I) are replacing the flooring in our kitchen.

Previously we have had lino easily cleanable but which the dogs chew, dig at and generally destroy over the course of time - OH wants tiles - I'm am not so sure - will the dogs slip on them - he thinks not (for this reason I wouldnt consider having any laminate type flooring) Or will they dig out the grout??

HELP I need a labrador proof flooring to go on a concrete floor base - any ideas pro's / cons?? Must be cleanable, washable, not slippey.... Confused

Plus not cost a fortune......

Jo

daizydoggy · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject:

We've got tiles in our kitchen and they are a lot less slippery than the laminate in the lounge. The tiles we have are a sort of slate effect and so are slightly textured. They are a little slippery if they get wet but not bad at all. The grout has remained completely intact (our tiles have been down for about 5yrs) and I would definately recommend tiles. Easy to clean, hard wearing etc etc.

Hope to help

Vicki

Maddie · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject:

Tiles every time! Mind you my whole house is tiled (it's a continental thing Wink

). Perfect for 16 muddy paws!

pam1 · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:02 pm Post subject:

I'm no use I'm still on lino. it's still in one piece Shocked

_Diesel_ · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:03 pm Post subject:

Tiles.
We were very lucky we ripped up the lino from the kitchen and found a lovely tiled flooring under it. Why anyone wanted to cover it up is beyone me Rolling Eyes

I agree with Vicky, really east to clean and upkeep.

Marmalady · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:25 pm Post subject:

Go with quarry tiles - not slippery, even when they're wet. I'm lucky cos my house is the right age that they look like they're the original floor too. Very Happy

Will see if I can find a picture...

rachandmurph · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:31 pm Post subject:

Tiles here too, absolutely brilliant and the dogs don't really find them slippery either not like the laminate. I got mine from Homebase on one of their money off days and they were really well priced.

Marmalady · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:34 pm Post subject:

Aw, I'd forgotten he was that small once upon a time!![/img]

Clarissa · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 3:22 pm Post subject:

Definitely tiles, they are not too slippy. I think most floor tiles are slightly textured so that we humans don't fall over. They've been great for us and the grout is still intact!

MissJ

We have laminate flooring that clicks in place. It hasn't worn and is not too slippy. Easy to keep clean too. Very Happy

I have added a photo so you can see the type of flooring I mean. Take no notice of the slippers. lol.