Pet Friendly Epoxy Flooring

very pet owner will agree that having a pet comes with its challenges: hair floating around, nail scratches, the occasional accident, leaks and vomit, soil, dirt, and mud brought back to the house after playing outside.

Having a pet is a responsibility, and providing them with suitable living arrangements benefits both the pet and the owner.

Benefits of epoxy flooring vs other floors

Scratch and anti-slip-resistant floors

If your pet is energetic and loves running around the house, epoxy flooring will be ideal. Compared with tiles and wooden floors, which can be slippery, especially when wet, epoxy is slip-resistant, allowing your pet to have a better grip without sliding around.

When running, pets can leave scratches, especially on wooden floors. Over time, the scratches become bigger and deeper, potentially releasing wooden splinters, which can be dangerous for both your pet and yourself. Epoxy is an extremely durable surface that is impossible to be scratched or chipped by dog claws.

Seamless non-porous surface

Unlike tiles and wooden floors, epoxy does not have gaps, which can trap hair, mud, or liquids. With tiles and wooden floors, accidents, leaks, or vomit can soak into the grout or the gap between the wooden planks. With carpets, liquids can soak straight into the material, making it extremely difficult to clean.

Epoxy is non-porous, meaning anything spilled on top stays on top. This includes soil and hair. As a pet's urine contains ammonia, having a non-porous surface will prevent odors from being trapped in your flooring.

As the liquid cannot soak into the epoxy floor, it cannot leave stains on it, compared to other surfaces like vinyl or carpet.

Epoxy is non-porous, making it extremely easy to clean. A microfiber mop is all it takes to remove liquids, dirt, hair, mud, or soil from your epoxy floor.

Epoxy is also chemically, acid and alkaline resistant, meaning it can withstand harsh cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and animal urine and waste.

Flooring that is safe for your pet

Epoxy does not emit harmful odors or fumes while installed or after being cured. Pets cannot rip or chew it like carpet, vinyl, or sometimes even wooden floors. Being a seamless floor prevents your pet from potentially swallowing part of your floor and potentially choking on it.

Exceptional durability

As a pet owner, you need a floor that can perform year after year and still look like new. Epoxy, compared to other flooring options, can withstand the wear and tear of pets.

With its scratch, odor, stain, and chemical resistance, you can ensure that your floor is hygienic and safe for both you and your pet.

Conclusion

If we have convinced you that epoxy is the way to go, we suggest choosing 100% solids with a polyurethane topcoat. The polyurethane topcoat will enhance the above-listed benefits and extend the life of your epoxy floor.