Homeowners often cringe at the thought of their furry friends making marks on their floors. This isn’t limited to just wood, however. Carpeted floors are also susceptible to claw marks and rips too! While many feel as if they’re not ready for a pet due to certain restrictions, there are many ways to prevent your pets from ruining your floors.
Maintain Your Floors Coating
As obvious as it might sound, keeping your floors clean is imperative. Dirt, sand and other debris acts as sandpaper when left on your flooring for too long. This is relative to your pets claws as well. By keeping the floor clean, there’s less of a chance at the coating becoming ruined, which can lead to scratches. It’s a good idea to contact your flooring distributor or a specialist who can assess your wood, and see if you need another coating soon.
Keep Their Paws Trimmed
Clipping the nalls of your pet is very important. As they grow, they’ll become sharper, thus more likely to damage your floor. If they’re the scratching type, this is something to look out for. Dulling them down with a nail file is always a good solution, as well as the rubber caps that go on the ends of their paws. This way, there’s less of a chance at them ruining your investment.
If the time has come to redo your floors because of pet damage, there are a few thing you can do. Whether you’re replacing all of the wood or simply having it recoated, Hall Flooring has a vast array of flooring products and chemicals built to last for years to come.
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