I have all marble tiles, it's called Parquet, don't know the English or if that is the English for it, LOL! Anyway, it's due to the heat here in the summer, it helps keep the place cooler. Its cemented to the floor, so if Mitzi pees it's all good. Not that I like her peeing, lol! I have a mop and bucket on standby at all times until she stops having "accidents".