Which Hardwood Is More Scratch Resistant?

What Is the Best Hardwood for Dogs and Cats?

Pets are the fur babies of families, however, between toilet accidents and scratches, they will often be responsible for most of the damage done to a hardwood floor. So, is it any surprise that pet owners looking for new floors ask themselves, “What are the best floors for dogs and cats?”

Of course, any hardwood floor is better for pet-friendly homes than the likes of carpet. As the allergens like dust, mold, and pet dander that get trapped in carpets are easily swept away on hardwood floors. Also, cleaning up accidents is not a problem, whereas removing the stain and odor on carpets can be a huge challenge. Choosing the best hardwood floor for pets generally comes down to choosing which one is the best for large dogs, cats that are not heavy enough to do too much damage.

Our recommendations include:

Choosing a harder floor such as Hickory, Hard Maple or White Oak can protect your floor from damage, as these hardwoods are less susceptible to scratches than softer woods like Pine, Cherry, or Black Walnut. Or, you can choose a stronger grain, Hardwoods that have a more dramatic grain pattern will also help to mask scratches more easily. Both Red Oak and Hickory have prominent grains that will effectively hide minor blemishes.

Choose a scratch-resistant finish

Unless you have a dog that is deliberately trying to claw its way through your flooring, most of the damage will occur within the finish layer. Some finishes however are more scratch-resistant than others. For example, the best finish for hardwood floors is a UV urethane that has an additive like aluminum oxide, this produces a scratch-resistant surface.

For more details on our hardwood flooring services, please do not hesitate to contact us at this number (405) 451-2574, to make an appointment with T.G. Installations. We are based in the Norman, OK area.

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