But this process can only be completed one to three times.
Dogs and engineerd hardwood floors.
Floods are fairly rare but almost everybody has dog or a cat or a rabbit that will eventually leave a puddle on the hardwood floor.
Households have a pet but they can be tough on floors.
We are currently renting a house with engineered wood floors and my two dogs are scratching the snot out of the the finish.
The acid in animal urine or vomit can damage the finish and the wood floor boards.
Hardwood floors and dogs can live in harmony with a few rules says pitman.
Solid wood beats engineered wood for dogs engineered wood flooring a sandwich of laminated wood with a real hardwood veneer on top is an excellent product.
Moisture can warp and destroy wood floors making it critical to clean up pet related messes.
The only issue is that it can take only a limited number of light sandings.
The scratches do not go down to the wood but are only in the sealant.
We have 2 dogs and family friends will bring their dog s over from time to time and the dogs do have long nails that can scratch floors over time.
Scratch marks from pets can be sanded down hard one time.
Spilled food or water when left for extended periods of time can seep into hardwood plank seams and lead to unsightly water damage.
Be sure to place a mat underneath the dog s water bowl and food to help protect the floors.
Dogs and engineered wood floors engineered wood flooring consists of solid hardwood sandwiched between sheets of laminate see dogs and laminate.
There are only two things that can ruin a hardwood floor beyond all hope.
Other tips for hardwood floors and dogs.
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Like you can only see them when the light hits the floor just right but they are everywhere.
Large active dogs with long sharp nails digging into hardwood can cause scratches and dents.
Although hardwood floors are beautiful and classic not all types hold up well in households with pets.
The top layer of finish on engineered wood flooring can be sanded down and then re coated to repair dog scratches and other damage.