[gemy]

Oh decisions decisions with our pups! First in my opinion I abhor carpeting - that is the wall to wall kind. Not just for peeing accidents, but vomit, spills etc etc - it is very hard to keep them clean.


I have slate in my kitchen, which is very friendly to water spills, and such, and doggy paw prints which you can't see. The problem with it is - it is very hard on your feet - so I got Gel Pro mats to stand on - at the kitchen sink and the food prep area. But you must clean up spills that will stain right away - oh like spaghetti sauce, or coke that kind of stuff. It is also somewhat difficult to get really clean due to all the nooks n crannies. A fiber floor mop is the best thing for this floor.


Hardwood will stain over time - if there are pees that are not cleaned up daily. How-ever a good hardwood floor is a breeze to keep hair dust n dirt free! I would get a Satin finish - not a high gloss which shows every footprint.


I have stone tile in my garden room and it is wonderfull! Drawback it is hard on your feet, but breeze to keep clean - and washes up to look wonderfull.


Now here is the thing - with doggies - I think hardwood or stone tile is best - Then you buy cheap area rugs - or even some runners if you are talking about hallways. Why? Over time this will with ageing dogs give them some solid no slip footing, and as puppies they really should be on non-slip surfaces if at all possible.
You can dependent on the size of the area rug, either wash once monthly (if they are washable kind) in a laundry mart with those very large washing machines - or send out to the cleaners frequently.


Anyhoo I am no flooring expert, the market is always coming up with new and different flooring choices!