--- title: The top 3 pet-friendly flooring options description: What is the best floor if you have pets? Discover pet-friendly flooring options that are easy to maintain, resistant to scratches and spills, absorb noise, and are anti-slip. image: https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hubfs/walnut%20brown_lam_social-2.png --- [Skip to content](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/choose-my-floor/pet-friendly-flooring#main-content) [![logo_berry-alloc black](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hubfs/logo_berry-alloc%20black.svg "logo_berry-alloc black")](http://www.bintg.com) [![logo_my-floor-style brown](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hubfs/logo_my-floor-style%20brown.svg "logo_my-floor-style brown")](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/) - [Choose my floor](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/choose-my-floor) - [Interior & colour](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/interior-colour) - [Practical advice](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/practical-advice) - [Choose my floor](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/choose-my-floor) - [Interior & colour](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/interior-colour) - [Practical advice](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/practical-advice) - [English](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/choose-my-floor/pet-friendly-flooring) - [Dansk - Danmark](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/da-dk/vælg-mit-gulv/kaledyrsvenlig-gulv) - [Français - Belgique](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/fr-be/choisir-mon-sol/quel-sol-avec-animaux) - [Français - France](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/fr-fr/choisir-mon-sol/quel-sol-avec-animaux) - [Nederlands - België](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/nl-be/mijn-vloer-kiezen/welke-vloer-met-huisdieren) - [Norsk – Norge](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/no-no/velg-mitt-gulv/dyrevennlig-gulv) - [Polski (Polska)](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/pl-pl/wybierz-moją-podłogę/podłogi-przyjazne-dla-zwierząt) English [Visualise in my room](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/floorfit) [Find a dealer](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/dealers?location=London%2C+United+Kingdom) # Which is the best flooring for pets? written by: Olivier, Full-fledged Flooring pro date: 09/04/2024 reading time: 5 minutes ![Header blog article 1200 x 839_walnut brown -1](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Header%20blog%20article%201200%20x%20839_walnut%20brown%20-1.png?width=1200&height=839&name=Header%20blog%20article%201200%20x%20839_walnut%20brown%20-1.png) > If you are the proud owner of one or more dogs, cats, or other pets and want to lay a new floor, choose a material that is scratch-resistant, durable, and – most importantly – easy to maintain. Here are the top 3 pet-friendly flooring options.  > >   ## **Easy to maintain** If you share your home with one or more dogs or cats, you probably hoover daily to deal with all the hair, sand, and dust that your four-legged friend brings into the house. Next, a damp mop to make your floor sparkle again. This is exactly why vinyl flooring, laminate flooring or tiles are so beloved by pet owners.  Vinyl floors, high pressure floors, and laminate floors are designed with micro joints. A great advantage for cleaning! By contrast, the uneven and wide joints of natural stone or ceramic tiles can become quite dirty. And parquet flooring isn’t too happy about being mopped daily. ## Accidents ... Pups that are not yet potty-trained, older dogs or cats that have little accidents, the daily mess around the food station...  [Vinyl planks and tiles](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/vinyl-planks) can handle it all: the stains won’t penetrate the material. That being said, it is of course best to clean up spills as quickly as possible to prevent any long-term damage. Laminate and high pressure floors can take the wear and tear of messes as well, thanks to their protective top layer, though you do want to clean up spills as soon as possible. Tiles are easy to clean too. Cast floors or mortex floors can be more challenging. Vomit and urine especially can cause permanent staining. [Parquet](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/parquet)with an oil or lacquer finish can handle some mess, but only if you clean it as soon as possible.  ![gyant_natural_lam_1288x190_berryalloc_rsh_05](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gyant_natural_lam_1288x190_berryalloc_rsh_05.jpg?width=500&height=333&name=gyant_natural_lam_1288x190_berryalloc_rsh_05.jpg) ### Running around on the floor Do your dogs enjoy chasing each other or does your pet rush to the door as soon as someone rings the bell? Since they cannot retract their claws, these sprints risk making tiny holes in your cast or wooden floor. Or they could damage the paint or varnish. Not a problem with vinyl flooring, laminate, or tiles: they are highly scratch- and wear-resistant. If your pet is very active, we recommend[high pressure floors](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/high-pressure-floors) as they are the strongest floors in the world and extremely resistant to scratches.  Slippery tile or cast floors make it challenging for pets to run around freely without slipping and sliding. Something that won’t be an issue with less slippery vinyl or laminate floors. ![Myfloorstyle Parallax image_lam_1235x432](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Myfloorstyle%20Parallax%20image_lam_1235x432.jpg?width=1235&height=432&name=Myfloorstyle%20Parallax%20image_lam_1235x432.jpg)   ## Ticking sound The constant ticking of dogs' claws on the floor could cause some annoyance. Especially for the neighbours living below your apartment. Vinyl floors and parquet absorb most of the sound made by dogs' claws.  Tiles are the worst option. However, are you rather a fan of the look of tiles in your home? Then go for a vinyl tile. There are vinyl planks and tiles that are up to 50% quieter than other floors. These floors have a unique top layer that is not only comfortable to walk on, but also absorbs the sound in the room. A cleverly chosen subfloor also makes a big difference to the acoustics in the room. The right underlay dampens the sound in the room and that can come in handy with four-legged friends in the house. ## Underfloor heating and pets A floor equipped with underfloor heating risks overheating some pets. If you plan on installing underfloor heating, you could always opt for a small area without any heating, so your pet will have its own cool spot.  ## The top 3 floors for you and your pet ##### 1  High pressure floors 2  Vinyl planks & tiles 3  Laminate ![Vinylplanken - Live Planks - Nostalgic Ash](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nostalgic_oak_ash_lvt_1326x204_berryalloc_rsh_02%20copy%203.png?width=2000&height=1334&name=nostalgic_oak_ash_lvt_1326x204_berryalloc_rsh_02%20copy%203.png) Want to see and feel laminate flooring and high pressure floors?  [Find a dealer near you](https://www.berryalloc.com/global/en/dealers?location=London%2C+United+Kingdom)   Share: [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20Which%20is%20the%20best%20flooring%20for%20pets?%20&body=Check%20out%20https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/choose-my-floor/pet-friendly-flooring](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20Which%20is%20the%20best%20flooring%20for%20pets?%20&body=Check%20out%20https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/choose-my-floor/pet-friendly-flooring) [previous](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/interior-colour/finding-the-best-parquet-colour-our-tips?hsLang=en) [![icon](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/hubfs/overview.png) overview](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/tag/choose-my-floor) [following](https://myfloorstyle.berryalloc.com/practical-advise/lay-your-own-flooring?hsLang=en) ## Read these next! 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