Thanks for the info! :) Wendy
--- Lewis Faye <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree with Sheila. I had the same problem with > actual hardwood. With multiple pets, tile is one of > the better options. The problem is you must always > clean up immediately. My previous dog with liver > issues urinated on a cat toy. I didn't see the > accident and had not idea it was there. The urine > molded in a few days and ruined those planks. It > was awful. > > I have heard many dreadful tales about laminate > flooring and pets. People love it when it is new > but when the accidents begin, look out for serious > trouble. > > If you must go with a wood type thing, look into > bamboo flooring. I have no experience with this but > it has been recommended on other pet boards I visit. > I have no idea of the cost but I suspect it isn't > cheap. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Wendy, I replaced the carpet in my hallway and > living room two years ago with very expensive wood > laminate and I have been miserable ever since. It > looks great when you first put it down, but you > can't let the kitties pee on it or mop it with soap > and water. If the kitties do have an accident you > have to get it up (immediately) with a damp mop. If > they make a mess during the night or when you are > away from home and can't get to it right away you > are gonna have big problems. I had to mop mine with > soap and bleach to feel like it was clean and > sanitary and now I have a big mess the seams have > buckled and the laminate is peeling a part. I hate > to admit it but your hubby is right. I have done a > lot of research and it looks like tile is the best > solution for us pet lovers. Sheila > > > --------------------------------- > New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones > from your PC and save big. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
