How pet-proof are Urban Surfaces' floorings?

All of Urban Surfaces’ flooring collections are made up of several layers. When it comes to pet-friendliness, the upper layers are most important.

For germs and pet “potty accidents”, all of our floorings are waterproof with a layer of enhanced polyurethane making for quick and easy cleanup of pet messes. Our Sound-Tec flooring has an additional Anti-Microbial Surface Coating for further protection.

For teeth and claw protection, all of our floorings have a wear layer. It’s responsible for resisting wear and scratches. The thickness of our floorings’ wear layer differs between collections, but it ranges from 6 mil to 28 mil (which is not to be confused with millimeters). Even 6 mil is typically enough for small pets. In addition, our Sound-Tec floorings have a Ceramic Bead Scratch Armor providing extra scratch resistance.

For falling (or knocked-over) objects, our flooring is dent resistant and available in both solid-core and vinyl-core options.

For noise reduction between floors, we have several flooring choices with built-in sound reduction including Sound-Tec, InstaGrip, Studio 12 Floating Floor, and Foundations Floating Floor. Additionally, we have two noise-reducing underlayments called FloorSilencer Boost and FloorSilencer Flex. These products have all been tested by Veneklasen Associates to ensure an accurate HIIC rating of sound reduction.

If traction for fast-moving pets is a concern, we suggest the use of easily washable throw rugs in areas where pets may skid out of control. However, not all throw rugs are good for vinyl flooring. Avoid rugs made out of harsh materials that may scratch the flooring over time, such as jute. Chenille rugs are also not recommended because they can cause staining. Cotton rugs with non-slip backing are best. If your chosen rug does not have a non-slip backing, avoid non-slip pads that use synthetic rubber. Finally, always clean rugs apart from the vinyl flooring to avoid damaging the flooring.

In summary, any Urban Surfaces flooring collection can be considered very pet-friendly and easy to upkeep.