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Breezeaway · 04-02-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

Do you care to explain who that little critter is on your floor? I know it isn't any of your new litters?

LOL he is not a critter, that is my new man in my life.
He is Fenmore. Prince of Lowood.

livingdustmops · 04-02-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Breezeaway

LOL he is not a critter, that is my new man in my life.
He is Fenmore. Prince of Lowood.

Big smiles..and I love the name..and your hardwood floors..

JeanieK · 04-02-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cathys

We just finished a total remodel on our home. We wanted to make it animal friendly, so we used an Armstrong laminate called grand illusion. It looks great and is so easy to care for. If the dogs have an accident the world does not end you can just clean it up. It does not scratch. I am amazed at how much it can take. We have a pool and 5 children and countless friends in and out of our house daily. And after more that a year, you would think we just laid it. Its in every room except kitchen, laundry and baths where we have tile. The problems we foresaw with hardwood besides scratching was of course damage from pee. Every dog has an accident once in a while or they get sick, then your floor is ruined unless you happen to be standing right their cleaner and rag in hand. This was a great alternative for us, we love it. Hope this helps.

I am thinking of redoing my floors also and the pee was an issue for me too. I think I will go with either the laminate, or my brother just put down engineered hardwood. Better than laminate but not As good as hardwood. But I want something that I do not have to worry about it getting peed on.

JeanieK · 04-02-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

I am thinking of redoing my floors also and the pee was an issue for me too. I think I will go with either the laminate, or my brother just put down engineered hardwood. Better than laminate but not As good as hardwood. But I want something that I do not have to worry about it getting peed on.

Hardwood and engineered wood flooring Review

OK this just changed my mind. I'll go with the laminate.

livingdustmops · 04-02-2010, 06:52 PM

Mine have accidents all the time and I do not have a problem because they were sealed..

Pateut · 04-02-2010, 07:02 PM

We have had wood for two years now. I Love it! It is a light blonde oak. I like dings and scratches I think it gives it the character I want to have. My two grand children have scratched it as well, but with the light color it isn't an eye sore. I have had a much easier time training Celine with the wood floor. Personally I would reccommend wood floors.

MyTrixie143 · 04-02-2010, 07:47 PM

We have hardwood floor, tile and laminate in our house.

The hardwood doesn't scratch with the yorkies at all. But anything bigger than that will as we have 2 bigger dogs that leave scratches all the time.

We recently installed the laminate and love it. It is so easy to care for and looks great. Not even the bigger dogs can scratch it.

teacup0819 · 04-02-2010, 07:56 PM

We have oak floors thoughout our entire house with the exception of the kitchen and bathrooms and we absolutely love it. Our floors have never been scratched by our yorkie....but my sister's two labs did manage to scratch her wood floors. I would recommend wood floors...very easy to take care of.

joeyandtanksmom · 04-02-2010, 08:00 PM

I've heard that pergo stuff works well...from people who actually have it, not just the commercials with the huge great dane (that is what type of dog it is, right?).

QuickSilver · 04-02-2010, 08:21 PM

I have the hardwood floors from the 1920s as well. No scratches, except the ones I've made by accident.

Thor also does the "yabba dabba do" on them, AND when he chases things down the hallway, he skids several feet before he comes to a halt. I can hear those little nails screeching, but I don't see any damage. He really has it down to a science.

I say, get really good, protected hardwood floors, and enjoy all the extra cuteness.

LuvMyPuppE · 04-02-2010, 08:37 PM

i wouldn't worry as much about the scratching as the pee (if that's an issue for you).

when wood floors get wet, they swell.

something i hated about my hardwood floors is the fact i could see every speck of dirt - and dirt gets stuck into the grooves between the wood pieces. not a huge problem unless of course pee is an issue - there's no way to keep it from seeping into those cracks which = permanent smell.

shodanusmc · 04-02-2010, 09:09 PM

All rooms are Oak with the exception of the Bathrooms and laundry room. The Yorkie does not make any scratches, but the 125 pound Corso does not scratch, he gouges...I mean gouges with his massive and powerful nails. Someday, we will need to resand all of the floors, stain, and polyurathane.

If it was just the Yorkie, they would look brand new and they are only 5 years old. Now if she does have an accident she will pick out a nice hand woven Oriental! Why would she foe on the floor when there are comfotable wool rugs around?

If we had to do it over, we would have went with Travertine Tile on the first floor.

LuvMyPuppE · 04-02-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

All rooms are Oak with the exception of the Bathrooms and laundry room. The Yorkie does not make any scratches, but the 125 pound Corso does not scratch, he gouges...I mean gouges with his massive and powerful nails. Someday, we will need to resand all of the floors, stain, and polyurathane.

If it was just the Yorkie, they would look brand new and they are only 5 years old. Now if she does have an accident she will pick out a nice hand woven Oriental! Why would she foe on the floor when there are comfotable wool rugs around?

If we had to do it over, we would have went with Travertine Tile on the first floor.

so true! dogs like to go in soft places by nature - grass, dirt, carpet, etc.

i guess if soft spots aren't available, they'll go where they can go! but if given a choice - they'll go on that nice soft place - regardless of the price!

BabyBrizzy · 04-02-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Breezeaway

LOL he is not a critter, that is my new man in my life.
He is Fenmore. Prince of Lowood.

OMG!!!! How much was he and where do I get his twin!!! LOL!!! I want one so bad!!!

Lisa and Pic · 04-03-2010, 02:54 AM

We just ripped up all our wall to wall carpet and refinished our pine floors. Looks beautiful and not one scratch from the girls. Wish I had done that a long time ago.

04-02-2010, 06:52 PM	#20
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Mine have accidents all the time and I do not have a problem because they were sealed.. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

04-02-2010, 07:02 PM	#21
Pateut Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 149 Blog Entries: 1	We have had wood for two years now. I Love it! It is a light blonde oak. I like dings and scratches I think it gives it the character I want to have. My two grand children have scratched it as well, but with the light color it isn't an eye sore. I have had a much easier time training Celine with the wood floor. Personally I would reccommend wood floors. __________________ Pate Celine And Meeps!

04-02-2010, 07:47 PM	#22
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	We have hardwood floor, tile and laminate in our house. The hardwood doesn't scratch with the yorkies at all. But anything bigger than that will as we have 2 bigger dogs that leave scratches all the time. We recently installed the laminate and love it. It is so easy to care for and looks great. Not even the bigger dogs can scratch it. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

04-02-2010, 07:56 PM	#23
teacup0819 ♥Luv my Trixie Belle♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,010	We have oak floors thoughout our entire house with the exception of the kitchen and bathrooms and we absolutely love it. Our floors have never been scratched by our yorkie....but my sister's two labs did manage to scratch her wood floors. I would recommend wood floors...very easy to take care of. __________________ RIP Biscuit My heart belongs to Trixie

04-02-2010, 08:00 PM	#24
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	I've heard that pergo stuff works well...from people who actually have it, not just the commercials with the huge great dane (that is what type of dog it is, right?). __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

04-02-2010, 08:21 PM	#25
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I have the hardwood floors from the 1920s as well. No scratches, except the ones I've made by accident. Thor also does the "yabba dabba do" on them, AND when he chases things down the hallway, he skids several feet before he comes to a halt. I can hear those little nails screeching, but I don't see any damage. He really has it down to a science. I say, get really good, protected hardwood floors, and enjoy all the extra cuteness. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

04-02-2010, 08:37 PM	#26
LuvMyPuppE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TN Posts: 200	i wouldn't worry as much about the scratching as the pee (if that's an issue for you). when wood floors get wet, they swell. something i hated about my hardwood floors is the fact i could see every speck of dirt - and dirt gets stuck into the grooves between the wood pieces. not a huge problem unless of course pee is an issue - there's no way to keep it from seeping into those cracks which = permanent smell.

04-02-2010, 09:09 PM	#27
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	All rooms are Oak with the exception of the Bathrooms and laundry room. The Yorkie does not make any scratches, but the 125 pound Corso does not scratch, he gouges...I mean gouges with his massive and powerful nails. Someday, we will need to resand all of the floors, stain, and polyurathane. If it was just the Yorkie, they would look brand new and they are only 5 years old. Now if she does have an accident she will pick out a nice hand woven Oriental! Why would she foe on the floor when there are comfotable wool rugs around? If we had to do it over, we would have went with Travertine Tile on the first floor.

04-03-2010, 02:54 AM	#30
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	We just ripped up all our wall to wall carpet and refinished our pine floors. Looks beautiful and not one scratch from the girls. Wish I had done that a long time ago. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)