Room guide
Flooring for pets
Dogs and cats are hard on floors: claws, muddy paws, water bowls and the odd accident. A waterproof GF vinyl floor with a thicker wear layer stands up best.
The short answer
The best flooring for homes with pets
Choose GF Glue Down 0.55 or GF Glue Down 0.7. They are waterproof, so accidents and spilt water bowls wipe straight up, and the thicker wear layer stands up better to everyday wear.
GF Click SPC is also waterproof and has the underlay built in. No floor is scratch-proof, so keep claws trimmed.
The ranges
GF ranges for homes with pets
2.5mm · 0.55mm wear · 64 designs
Waterproof glue-down with a 0.55mm wear layer, made for family homes.
3.0mm · 0.7mm wear · 29 designs
The toughest GF glue-down, with a 0.7mm wear layer, for homes with large dogs.
4mm to 6.5mm · 45 designs
Rigid, 100% waterproof click flooring with the underlay built in.
Design ideas
Designs that suit a home with pets
A few GF designs that work well here. Press Order a sample on any design to add it to your free sample list.
Plank size 228.6 x 1219.2mm
Thickness 2.5mm
Wear layer 0.55mm
Plank size 228.6 x 1219.2mm
Thickness 2.5mm
Wear layer 0.55mm
Plank size 76.2 x 457.2mm
Thickness 2.5mm
Wear layer 0.55mm
What to think about
Choosing a floor for pets
Claws
Keep pets’ claws trimmed. A thicker 0.55mm or 0.7mm wear layer stands up better to everyday wear.
Accidents and water bowls
GF vinyl is waterproof, so wipe up accidents and spills straight away. Put a non-rubber-backed mat under food and water bowls.
Muddy paws
Entrance mats at every outside door trap grit and wet before they reach the floor.
Colour
Mid-tone, wood-grain designs tend to show dust and pet hair less than very dark or very pale floors.
Real oak
Real oak can mark more easily than vinyl. A lacquered finish is easier to look after day to day, and an oiled finish can be spot-repaired.
Questions
Flooring for homes with pets, answered
What is the best flooring for dogs?
A waterproof floor with a thick wear layer. GF Glue Down 0.55 and GF Glue Down 0.7 are both waterproof, and the thicker wear layer stands up better to everyday wear.
Is GF vinyl scratch-proof?
No floor is completely scratch-proof. A thicker wear layer stands up better to everyday wear, and keeping claws trimmed helps most of all.
Is GF waterproof for pet accidents?
Yes. GF Glue Down LVT, GF Click SPC and GF by AW are 100% waterproof. Wipe up accidents straight away and clean with a pH-neutral vinyl cleaner.
Can I have engineered wood with a dog?
Yes, with care. Real oak can mark more easily than vinyl. Choose a lacquered finish for the easiest care, keep claws trimmed and wipe up wet promptly.
Which colour floor hides pet hair best?
Mid-tone, wood-grain designs tend to show dust and pet hair less than very dark or very pale floors. Order free samples to compare at home.
Try before you buy
See it at home first
Free samples
Order up to five samples
Choose up to five GF designs and we will post the samples to you free. They are yours to keep.
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Where to buy
Buy online or in person
GF is sold on the B&Q Marketplace and at grosvenor-flooring.com.