Be sure to place a mat underneath the dog s water bowl and food to help protect the floors.
Dogs and engineerd hardwood floors.
There are only two things that can ruin a hardwood floor beyond all hope.
The scratches do not go down to the wood but are only in the sealant.
Scratch marks from pets can be sanded down hard one time.
We have 2 dogs and family friends will bring their dog s over from time to time and the dogs do have long nails that can scratch floors over time.
The acid in animal urine or vomit can damage the finish and the wood floor boards.
Moisture can warp and destroy wood floors making it critical to clean up pet related messes.
The top layer of finish on engineered wood flooring can be sanded down and then re coated to repair dog scratches and other damage.
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Large active dogs with long sharp nails digging into hardwood can cause scratches and dents.
Other tips for hardwood floors and dogs.
Floods are fairly rare but almost everybody has dog or a cat or a rabbit that will eventually leave a puddle on the hardwood floor.
But this process can only be completed one to three times.
I heard engineered hardwood is better looks better can be refinished etc but it also scratches more easily with pets.
Spilled food or water when left for extended periods of time can seep into hardwood plank seams and lead to unsightly water damage.
Like you can only see them when the light hits the floor just right but they are everywhere.
She recommends making sure dog nails are trimmed frequently and messes are wiped up immediately.
Dogs and engineered wood floors engineered wood flooring consists of solid hardwood sandwiched between sheets of laminate see dogs and laminate.
The only issue is that it can take only a limited number of light sandings.
Hardwood floors and dogs can live in harmony with a few rules says pitman.
Although hardwood floors are beautiful and classic not all types hold up well in households with pets.
Households have a pet but they can be tough on floors.