Top 3 Floors for Families with Kids & Pets: Tile, Laminate & Bamboo

Adults usually don’t finger paint on the living room floor and they rarely attempt to bury a bone in the middle of the hallway. But kids and pets? They’ve been known to leave their mark. A new hardwood floor can quickly become Little Picasso’s latest crayon masterpiece, or Fido’s accidental indoor out-house – and the damage may be irreversible. For remodeling projects in busy family homes, it’s important to consider which flooring material is best suited for children and pets. Let’s take a quick tour of some of our favorite family floors.

Any kid- or pet-friendly floor should be durable enough to handle Hot Wheels and paw claws, and it should be nearly impervious to liquid damage. Tile Flooring satisfies these qualities flawlessly. Ceramic and Porcelain tile from manufactures such as Daltile, Emser and Kertiles, offer impeccable style, superior scratch resistance, and unrivalled protection from liquid spills and stains. Tile floors can match any decor setting, with styles ranging from classic natural stone, to the sleek modern look of pressed fabric.

Laminate Flooring, on the other hand, is a fantastic option for families in search of a warm natural hardwood look, without the maintenance and hassle of actual wood. Thanks to recent advancements in printing and manufacturing technologies, laminates offer a remarkably authentic hardwood look with far superior durability. Manufacturers such as Armstrong and Mannington offer laminate floors that are incredibly resistant to scuffs and abrasions, and highly resistant to liquid damage, both important qualities for homes with children and pets.

The next family friendly floor may come as a surprise. Bamboo Flooring is an exceptional choice for high-traffic family homes. Not only is this exotic natural material one of the most environmentally friendly floors on the market, it is also one of the most durable. Bamboo floor planks are incredibly hard, rivaling the tensile strength of steel, while also offering the wonderful warmth that only a natural wood can provide. Plus, bamboo floors are easy to clean – just sweep and mop. Best of all, manufacturers such as Teragren and Hawa also offer bamboo floors with interlocking edges that snap together quickly for an easy do-it-yourself install.

Really, there are a wealth of flooring options for busy families with kids and pets. Tile, Laminates and Bamboo flooring are just a few of the fine floors that can add style and durability to a high-traffic home. If you’d like to discuss flooring options for your home, please give us a call at 866-705-1340.