What's the Best Dog-Friendly Flooring?

How to Love Your Dog and Your Floors

Before we dive into the best floors for your dog, we need to set a few things straight. Of course, your pup will probably spend a lot of time on the floor, but it’s a stretch to say that dogs and floors are best friends. That’s because dogs are tough on floors. Between the drool, muddy paws, and tail-wagging-red-wine tragedies, floors take a beating from these furry friends.

Your Dog Doesn’t Have to Crush Your Flooring Dreams

The floors of your dreams are always possible. As they say, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” If plush white carpet is your dream, having a dog doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t have it. It does mean is that you will have to spend extra time caring for and cleaning those types of floors because there are bound to be I-couldn’t-make-it-outside puppy accidents.

Our line of Rival by Resista carpets features high-performance fibers that resist crushing, stains and soil from muddy paws. Plus, this carpet is available in 20 striking hues with a 10-year no exclusion stain warranty. With its waterproof backing, you can rest assured knowing that spills from the dog bowl or pet messes won’t soak through.

As mentioned, if the floors of your dreams don’t seem to vibe with your dog, we can’t stop you from getting them. But we also can’t stop your dog from dragging themselves, their toys, or other dogs across your brand-new carpet. That being said, we have the best flooring for dogs with products that are lower maintenance for you while still stylish and beautiful, whether your dog is behaving or not. 

Luxury Vinyl Takes the Cake

If you are looking for the best floors for dogs, luxury vinyl flooring is your best bet, as this style of flooring checks all the boxes. It is waterproof, scratch-proof, dent-proof, and, if the correct backing is used, it can also be sound-dampening. The embossed surface of luxury vinyl floors not only allows it to mimic other flooring types like wood or tile, but it also gives your dog’s paws some traction when they are playing a fierce game of tug of war.

Stone Is a Great Runner-Up

Stone flooring is another nice option for “doggos.” It is easy to clean, scratch-resistant, and waterproof. If your dog is up to no good, the mess will be less obvious on stone flooring.

Don’t Rule Out Wood Floors

Hardwood floors are beautiful and easy to clean. Plus, some species of hardwood are harder than others, making them great options for resisting scratches and dents when your dog decides to drop his bone down a flight of stairs. The Janka scale is an excellent way to determine the hardness of wood species. The higher the rating on the Janka scale, the more likely the species is to hold up to pet scratches. Of course, you can always stop into your local Flooring America, and one of our experts can help you choose the right species of wood to protect against your pup.

The Final Touches for Dog-Proof Floors

To help protect your floors even further, sealants and finishes can be applied to your floors during the installation process to help protect against any mess your dog could make. There can be a lot of questions when it comes to pairing your pets and floors, but there’s only one place you can go to get all the answers: visit or call your local Flooring America today and speak with one of our flooring experts.

Visualize Your Flooring Dreams

Want a preview of how new floors will look in your home? Try our room visualizer, My Floor Style. Upload a photo of your room, select your style preferences, and get a virtual look at each different flooring style. With My Floor Style, there are no surprises. Only beautiful new floors.