Your furry friends are an important part of your family, which is why homeowners make changes to their homes to accommodate their pets’ unique needs. Pet owners know that dogs, cats, bunnies, or birds can cause wear on your floors. Homeowners can benefit from pet-friendly polyaspartic floors to protect their subfloor and make maintenance much easier. 

Polyaspartic is a cured substance that bonds to concrete or other durable surfaces. It can be used to limit cleaning considerations and cracking. Let’s look at how polyaspartic can help keep your home pet-friendly and if it truly holds up to all that animals can throw at them. 

Scratch Resistance

Claws can cause minor scratches to your hardwood, laminate, or tile flooring. Softer materials are prone to deep gouges from pet claws, especially if your pet is constantly running through the home. Polyaspartic floors are scratch-resistant, allowing them to hold up well for pets, kids, or industrial spaces. Deep scratches are still possible if you are not careful when moving furniture, for example, but pet claws or children’s toys will not scratch your coated floors. 

Stain And Odor Control

Pets are often prone to accidents, especially young animals learning to navigate a new space or in the process of being potty trained. Polyaspartic floors are non-porous, meaning that they won’t soak up waste, causing a stain or unpleasant odor to linger. Carpet, concrete, or laminate can absorb some liquid, making your home smell, even after scrubbing. A floor coating will resist moisture absorption, reducing the likelihood of lingering stains and making the accident easier to wipe up. 

Ease Of Maintenance

Applying a floor coating inside your home will often help hide dirt and debris. These coatings come with texture, meaning that dirt, pet hair, or small pieces of debris are hidden from the naked eye for longer. Polyaspartic coatings are easier to clean, making the process of sweeping or mopping much less of a chore. Even if your pet has a litter box, dedicated cage, or bathroom area, the floor below can make a difference in cleanup. The seamless surface prevents debris from getting caught in grout lines or cracks, making the floor look dirty even after cleaning. You can maintain a healthy and clean home when your pet areas are coated with polyaspartic.

Slip Resistance

Pets can slip and slide easily on hardwood or laminate flooring, making it hard for them to get around or causing unnecessary injuries. Polyaspartic is slip-resistant, providing the needed traction for a pet to get around their home without damaging their bones. Anti-slip additives can be mixed in with the coating upon application to provide even more traction. This added texture makes it easy for pets to walk or run without worry.

Polyaspartic For Vet Clinics, Shelters, Or Pet Daycare

Applying polyaspartic in commercial spaces can also make pets’ lives easier. The same benefits of a polyaspartic coating in your home can apply to a vet clinic, shelter, or daycare. Keeping these areas clean and sanitary is even more of a challenge, as hundreds of different animals are brought into the facility. 

In a vet clinic, durable floors and slip resistance are needed for animal and human safety. Animal shelters need comfortable floors to help keep the pets happy while waiting for a new home. Daycare centers will need a safe place for animals to play without spending money on artificial turf or paying to replace flooring each year. The uses for polyaspartic coatings are truly endless when it comes to pets.

Best Areas For Pet-Friendly Polyaspartic Floors

While most rooms in a home can be coated with epoxy when properly prepared, there are specific areas where it is best implemented. Rooms where your pets sleep or play will benefit most from a professional coating. 

Areas where polyaspartic coatings make the most sense include:

• Basements
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Mudrooms
• Laundry Rooms
• Patios
• Pool Decks
• Sunrooms

Options From Diamond Custom Coatings

Diamond Custom Coatings offers polyaspartic and epoxy floor coatings for many areas around your home. The benefits of polyaspartic can extend beyond keeping your pets safe, including sun protection, durability, and better space efficiency. Our team implements these coatings with an attention to detail, so that they will never lift or crack even with consistent use. 

Polyaspartic coatings change the functionality and appearance of your space, without breaking the bank. When done correctly, these coatings can serve homeowners with pets, children, or those hosting. With all the benefits of floor coatings, Diamond Custom Coatings knows your home will be improved when working with us.