Pet Friendly Flooring

Golden retriever resting on light oak plank flooring beside a stone-tile fireplace and cream area rug

What to Consider for Pet-Friendly Flooring

Scratch and claw resistance

Dog nails (especially larger breeds) and cat claws scratch all surfaces over time. Look for hard wear layers or fibers engineered to resist this and keep your pet's nails trimmed.

Accident resistance

Pet urine is acidic, stains aggressively, and damages wood and natural fibers if not cleaned promptly. Look for sealed surfaces (LVP, laminate, sheet vinyl) or carpet with fiber-level stain protection.

Easy cleanup

Pet hair, tracked-in mud, the occasional unfortunate event. Surfaces that wipe down quickly or carpet that vacuums easily are real quality-of-life wins.

Our Top Pet-Friendly Flooring Recommendations

Black and white cat stretched out on warm brown wood-look vinyl plank flooring

Laminate

It is a top consideration due to its superior scratch resistance. Be certain to get waterproof for pet accidents, as normal laminate will swell if not cleaned up promptly. AC 3+ is ideal for scratch resistance.

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Luxury Vinyl

Another top pet-friendly recommendation. Waterproof construction handles accidents, scratch-resistant top layer handles claws, and easy cleanup handles everything else. Choose products with thicker wear layers (12-mil and up) for households with active dogs.

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P.E.T. & Triexta (SmartStrand, Sorona) Carpet

The best pet-friendly carpet option. Built-in stain resistance at the fiber level (not a coating that wears off), and most products carry lifetime stain warranties. There are specific lines under trademarked names that explicitly cover pet accidents such as Pet Protect by Mohawk and Pet Perfect by Shaw. S&G also carries products we warranty under the name Pet Agree.

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Browse Our Pet-Friendly Flooring Collection

Browse our pet-friendly flooring collection below — every product is selected for scratch, stain, and accident resistance. Filter by product type, brand, color, or warranty.

SALESummerhill Chase - Baylor
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

Summerhill Chase

Summerhill Chase Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) by Karastan delivers the authentic look of hardwood with the...

$7.49 $9.99/ Sqft
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Vestige - Celestial Indigo
Carpet

Vestige

The Vestige carpet from Karastan is a premium residential carpet that brings lasting comfort and style...

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Verdant - Aged Ivory
Carpet

Verdant

The Verdant carpet from Karastan is a premium residential carpet that brings lasting comfort and style...

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True Form - Leather Saddle
Carpet

True Form

The True Form carpet from S&G Carpet is a premium residential carpet that brings lasting comfort...

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Strata - S02
Carpet

Strata

The Strata carpet from S&G Carpet is a premium residential carpet that brings lasting comfort and...

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Get Started

Two ways to start your pet-friendly flooring project:

Visit a Showroom

See pet-rated products from every category, feel the wear surfaces, and take samples home for your pets to walk on, lie on, and approve of.

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Shop at Home

Our team brings pet-friendly samples to your home, talks through your specific pets and traffic patterns, and leaves you with a written estimate.

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