Question from Dorothy
We are planning to have the carpet removed in the house due to our cat urinating on the carpet. We are looking for non-carpet flooring that is cat friendly and low toxins. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. I have allergies. I am afraid of fixing one problem and causing another.
Lisa’s Answer
I usually recommend solid wood flooring with a non-toxic stain such as Rubio Monocoat, but that might not be the best option for a cat owner. The Rubio Monocoat is a beautiful finish but it is not as durable as traditional finishes. I have a dog and he does scratch the floor, but I am okay with that tradeoff. For an engineered floor, I recommend looking at the options at The Green Design Center. They test their products to ensure they are free of formaldehyde.
Thank you for the much appreciated guidance! I am looking forward to reading about Debra’s return to good health.
J got some samples of the Cali Vinyl flooring and so far no problem. I am going to use in the basement and maybe the small kitchen I have.
I have ceramic tiles thru my whole house and I love it and no reaction to the grout in between the tiles. I have it for 25 years and still looks ok. I had several dogs with it and never showed mark on any of the tiles.