According to the RSPCA there are over 29 million pets in Australia and we have one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. Approximately 61% of households in Australia own pets. Although considered family members in their own right, having our pets inside can be tough on floors. From scratches to dirt, spills of all sizes and accidents, our fury friends can affect your flooring, in some instances causing damage.
For this reason, pet owners often find themselves constantly cleaning their floors. Even with all of this care, some flooring types still don’t look their best over time with our pets. Choosing a resilient flooring material such as luxury vinyl, that can withstand the normal wear and tear of most pets without the staining, scratching and warping that other flooring materials may be prone to, is the key to ensuring that your simply beautiful flooring will last a lifetime.
Let’s explore why our Karndean luxury vinyl flooring is the perfect fit for you and your furry friends.
Low Maintenance flooring – Giving you more time for your pets
Van Gogh French Oak available in both gluedown VGW85T and rigid core SCB-VGW85T
Having a pet means you’re going to have some degree of maintenance involved. Some pets can be high maintenance, needing frequent walks, grooming, or other care. Karndean luxury vinyl floors are designed for a long, low-maintenance life to give you piece of mind and unlike other flooring material materials such as natural stone and wood that require resealing or sanding as part of their ongoing long-term maintenance, you won’t have that type of time-consuming and expensive upkeep with Karndean floors. Caring for your floor is easy, just sweep or mop as needed to keep your floors looking simply beautiful.
Waterproof flooring – Standing up to spills of all sizes
Simply wipe away any spills as required.
Accidents drool and water bowl spills are common with owning pets. Unfortunately, some flooring types can be significantly damaged or impacted by these accidents. As an example, natural timber can warp and stain when exposed to moisture. Our luxury vinyl floors on the other hand, are nonporous and fully waterproof and can stand up to spills of all sizes.
Durable flooring – That will last a lifetime
Korlok Weathered Spotted Gum RKP8119
Karndean floors have many benefits over other flooring types. While hardwood or laminate floors may scratch when your pet runs through with dirty paws or skids around a corner on their sharp nails, our flooring resists scratches thanks to its make-up of durable layers, including surface K-Guard+® surface protection. The natural grain texture of our products will also help to ensure extra traction for paws and day-to-day durability.
Korlok Shadow Fabric Oak RKP8203
You don't need to compromise on style when it comes to choosing flooring which is pet friendly. Flooring makes up some of the largest parts of your home’s interior design, so no matter what your home style is, you want to make sure that your flooring will complement the space. With Karndean floors, you no longer need to sacrifice a beautiful flooring design to have a pet-friendly floor. You can choose from a range of different colours, finishes and styles without worrying about kids, pets and messes.
Our Loose lay, Rigid core and Gluedown options provide a beautiful, durable, versatile and low-maintenance floor for pet owners. With occasional easy maintenance, they will stay looking great year after year. If your current floors have taken a beating and need an update, consider Karndean floors to give your home the pet-friendly style and durability it needs.
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