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Old July 31st 03, 04:49 AM
Dave
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Hello,

Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
Specifically, is it scratch resistant? Also, what happens if a cat pees on
it? I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or Home
Depot this weekend. I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.

Thanks!
Dave


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Old July 31st 03, 05:46 AM
L. Kelly
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"Dave" wrote in message
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| Hello,
|
| Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
| cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
| and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
| Specifically, is it scratch resistant? Also, what happens if a cat pees on
| it? I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or Home
| Depot this weekend. I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
| but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.
|
| Thanks!
| Dave
|
|

Just this past winter I moved into a house that has that very same flooring in two of the
rooms...the kitchen and one of the bedrooms.

This flooring is very easy care. No scratches, warm on the feet, cleans up easily, does
not stain, and nothing sticks to it....not even cat hair or other kitty messes.

If you are going to invest in new flooring, I can't say enough good about this product.
It is money well spent.
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Lynn


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Old July 31st 03, 05:46 AM
L. Kelly
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"Dave" wrote in message
...
| Hello,
|
| Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
| cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
| and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
| Specifically, is it scratch resistant? Also, what happens if a cat pees on
| it? I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or Home
| Depot this weekend. I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
| but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.
|
| Thanks!
| Dave
|
|

Just this past winter I moved into a house that has that very same flooring in two of the
rooms...the kitchen and one of the bedrooms.

This flooring is very easy care. No scratches, warm on the feet, cleans up easily, does
not stain, and nothing sticks to it....not even cat hair or other kitty messes.

If you are going to invest in new flooring, I can't say enough good about this product.
It is money well spent.
--
Hugs,
Lynn


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Homepage:
http://members.shaw.ca/sewfinefashions/
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Old July 31st 03, 12:45 PM
*~*SooZy*~*
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Laminate flooring is fine with cats... does not scratch, easy to keep clean
you find all the dust and hair stored up in the corners and under the
settee!!! LOL

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"Dave" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
Specifically, is it scratch resistant? Also, what happens if a cat pees

on
it? I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or

Home
Depot this weekend. I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.

Thanks!
Dave




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Old July 31st 03, 12:45 PM
*~*SooZy*~*
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Laminate flooring is fine with cats... does not scratch, easy to keep clean
you find all the dust and hair stored up in the corners and under the
settee!!! LOL

--
Luv'n'Stuff
*~*SooZy*~*
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"Dave" wrote in message
...
Hello,

Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
Specifically, is it scratch resistant? Also, what happens if a cat pees

on
it? I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or

Home
Depot this weekend. I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.

Thanks!
Dave




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Old July 31st 03, 02:44 PM
Leslie
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Dave
I put in pergo and love it. Its easy to clean but it does show the dust
from the litter so you have to sweep everyday. I choose a light color so the
tracks don't show up as much....Good Luck

Leslie

"you can tell alot
about a people or person in how they treat animals"

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Old July 31st 03, 02:44 PM
Leslie
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Dave
I put in pergo and love it. Its easy to clean but it does show the dust
from the litter so you have to sweep everyday. I choose a light color so the
tracks don't show up as much....Good Luck

Leslie

"you can tell alot
about a people or person in how they treat animals"

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Old July 31st 03, 05:05 PM
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"Dave" wrote in message m...
Hello,

Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
Specifically, is it scratch resistant?


Yes, but not completely.

Also, what happens if a cat pees on
it?


If it is not the sealed or glued type of laminate flooring, the urine
will run underneath the tiles. Most laminates today are "glue free"
and "floating". I would be *really* hesitant to use laminates if I
has an animal who routinely urinated in the home. But, the nice thing
about the floating flooring is that the boards can be replaced more
easily....


I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or

Home
Depot this weekend.


3-4/sq. foot if you do it yourself, sometimes higher, dependant upon
brand. (West coast prices.)

I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.


Laminates are pet-friendly except for the pee factor. And with any
laminate, large amounts of liquid are a no-no. FWIW, WilsonArt
flooring is supposedly one of the best for repelling liquids and
scratches. Pergo is reportedly crap, overall. Dunno much about the
other brands.

If you can afford it, hardwood is the way to go.

Good luck,

-L.
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Old July 31st 03, 05:05 PM
-L.
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"Dave" wrote in message m...
Hello,

Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
Specifically, is it scratch resistant?


Yes, but not completely.

Also, what happens if a cat pees on
it?


If it is not the sealed or glued type of laminate flooring, the urine
will run underneath the tiles. Most laminates today are "glue free"
and "floating". I would be *really* hesitant to use laminates if I
has an animal who routinely urinated in the home. But, the nice thing
about the floating flooring is that the boards can be replaced more
easily....


I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or

Home
Depot this weekend.


3-4/sq. foot if you do it yourself, sometimes higher, dependant upon
brand. (West coast prices.)

I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.


Laminates are pet-friendly except for the pee factor. And with any
laminate, large amounts of liquid are a no-no. FWIW, WilsonArt
flooring is supposedly one of the best for repelling liquids and
scratches. Pergo is reportedly crap, overall. Dunno much about the
other brands.

If you can afford it, hardwood is the way to go.

Good luck,

-L.
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Old July 31st 03, 06:52 PM
Ginger-lyn Summer
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On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 03:49:38 GMT, "Dave"
wrote:

Hello,

Does anyone have experience with imitation wood flooring (like Pergo) and
cats? I'm really tired of this old carpet that traps litter, dirt, dust,
and hair and am wondering if the immitation wood flooring works OK.
Specifically, is it scratch resistant? Also, what happens if a cat pees on
it? I don't know about the cost, but I thought I'd check out Lowes or Home
Depot this weekend. I do like carpet in the winter because it feels warm,
but the other aspects I mentioned above are really tiresome.

Thanks!
Dave


I don't know anything about Pergo, but I talked my landlord into
replacing awful old downstairs carpet a few years ago with vinyl
flooring. Much, much better! Very easy to clean up, although as
someone pointed out about laminate flooring, the cats do tend to skid
on it. And if it is not "sealed", large volumes of liquids *are* a
problem (though not one we have had).

HTH

GInger-lyn

 




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