Do you have bamboo floors?

[BarelyBreathing]

If yes, what is the durability like? How does it stand up to dog stampedes? What about spills? Does it stain? Scratch? Can you slide across it in your socks?

[totheend]

I find the bamboo floor to be pretty durable. I have a smaller dog (25 lbs), however she is extremely high energy and there are marks in the floor from her but honestly are hard to notice. I guess you could slide along it in your socks but I have never tried! I don't slide on it when I am walking across it :D We have spilled many things on the floor and no stains. I would recommend it. We have hardwood in the house and bamboo and I would definitely use bamboo again.

Note: Our bamboo is pretty dark so maybe that is why the dog marks in the floor are hard to see.

[BarelyBreathing]

Try sliding and get back to me? Please?

I have a 110 lb Malamute/Anatolian mix and a 90 lb German Shepherd... scratching really isn't an option. Is there any way to protect against scratches or am I out of luck here? If I'm out of luck, can anybody recommend to me another eco-friendly flooring that isn't carpet?

[totheend]

Ok, in normal socks I can not slide across. In fluffy socks I can. I often slip on it when my yoga pants are too long....and it's danger. But I have used an oil cleaner on it and think I probably shouldn't have and may have affected the slip factor :D We have had it for a few years and besides the yoga pants, I haven't slid across it. My dog will tell you a different story ;). I think with pets and possible spills that bamboo is probably your best bet? Keep the dogs nails trimmed and it will help a lot.

[BarelyBreathing]

Boo, I want to slide! Lol.

Oil cleaner? I'm not sure I can use that... I know that oil based paints are toxic to birds, I don't think that oil cleaners will be okay in the house...

[Corey209]

Boo, I want to slide! Lol.

Oil cleaner? I'm not sure I can use that... I know that oil based paints are toxic to birds, I don't think that oil cleaners will be okay in the house...

Pour mineral oil all over your floor and slide across in joy until you smack your head.

[BarelyBreathing]

I'll remember to wear a helmet.

[Corey209]

I'll remember to wear a helmet.

How to Slide on Plywood: 7 steps - wikiHow (http://www.wikihow.com/Slide-on-Plywood)

[totheend]

I use Murphy's oil too much. It's not really good for the floors....but I love the smell of it. I think if there wasn't a build up of the Murphy's oil, they may be slidey. You shouldn't use the cleaner I use!! I use an H2O mop also. It is the absolute best.

[Raan]

Have some of this in 2 bedrooms of our home, really durable in the case of dropping or things sliding across it, but the top finish will scratch off of it. Moving my computer chair back on forth on it everyday has not managed to do anything to it though

[Calihusker]

I have a bamboo flooring all throughout my house except for bedrooms. Dogs don't damage it and spills easily come off.

[Zoo Nanny]

If yes, what is the durability like? How does it stand up to dog stampedes? What about spills? Does it stain? Scratch? Can you slide across it in your socks?

With big dogs this is your best bet. The better quality Pergo is so scratch resistant you can take a key to it and not make a mark. I worked at Lowes for a couple of years and loved to show customers how strong it was, mainly just to see the expressions on their faces when I keyed it really hard.
Shop pergo laminate flooring at Lowes.com: Search Results (http://www.lowes.com/Search=pergo+laminate+flooring?storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=pergo+laminate+flooring)

Be careful of other laminates they are not as strong and will scratch.

Meant to also add that all you need to clean Pergo is vinegar and water, no polishing ever!

[BarelyBreathing]

The link you gave me is all laminate.

[Zoo Nanny]

That's all Pergo makes. Go look at it in a store, the stuff is amazing. You wouldn't know it's not hardwood.

[BarelyBreathing]

I have a bunch of samples of Pergo laminate flooring, and we picked out one we like... however we want to be environmentally friendly.

[totheend]

I think you should go with Bamboo BarelyBreathing. I do recommend it and would not hesitate to use it again. Good luck :D

[BarelyBreathing]

I'm hearing a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of people say it scratches way too easily and it stains. Some people say it doesn't. I'm not going to spend a bunch of money on something I'm just going to have to replace in a few years.

On top of that, I have a bird and I have dart frogs, so I cannot use ANYTHING oil or chemical based to treat or clean the floors. My options are pretty much a vinager and water solution, a bleach and water solution, or Simple Green.

[Aaron_S]

You want environmentally friendly? Go with dirt. No need to clean! :D

[SpOoKy]

You want environmentally friendly? Go with dirt. No need to clean!

Bioactive!

[totheend]

I have a dog and a boyfriend and nieces and nephews....so many things have spilled or been brought up on this floor and nothing has ever stained or marked it like that (our floor is dark though). It is in a very high traffic area and isn't showing any wear. For cleaning it is not recommended to use chemicals. I have an H2O mop and it is amazing.

[Gungirl]

......Cork?


Have you looked into that..

[BarelyBreathing]

Hahaha, I so would, but unfortunately other people wouldn't see it that way.

[BarelyBreathing]

I have a dog and a boyfriend and nieces and nephews....so many things have spilled or been brought up on this floor and nothing has ever stained or marked it like that (our floor is dark though). It is in a very high traffic area and isn't showing any wear. For cleaning it is not recommended to use chemicals. I have an H2O mop and it is amazing.

That's reassuring. Thanks.

......Cork?


Have you looked into that..

I have, and I REALLY love the look of cork floors, however I haven't heard ANY good reviews about cork with kids and dogs. What I have heard is that if you put heavy furniture on it for a while, it will show dents when you move it. I have also heard that if you spill something on it it will absorb and stain, and even possibly smell. I've also heard that you can't slide on it. :(

[Zoo Nanny]

Pergo is an environmentally friendly product
Environment - Pergo - world leader in laminate flooring (http://www.pergo.com/en-gb/Consumer/Product-info/Laminate-floors/Environment/)

The most important thing to remember with flooring is you get what you pay for regardless if you go hard wood, bamboo or laminate.
Good flooring is made to take a beating, cheap floor is just that cheap and will fall apart within a few years.
Totheend I'm sure you must have purchased good quality for it to be lasting so well.

[BarelyBreathing]

Thank you for that link, Zoo Nanny. Reading now.

[totheend]

Zoo Nanny is correct, no matter what material you choose, quality is the most important thing. We have "original" hardwood in some of our house and that stuff is indestructible! I wish they made it like they used to.