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DH and I are dreaming about how we might remodel our kitchen some day.
We need to have flexible floors in our kitchen, as the house was built in 1941 and sits on piers. The previous owners put down 12 x 12 ceramic tiles, and we're experiencing a lot of tiles cracking over the pier. Bad news for us - the really iffy spot is right in front of our pantry!
We are researching flooring options, and we're wondering about cork floors. I posted this question on the home decorating forum as well, but I'm wondering if any dog owners out there have cork floors in their home. I'm concerned about Tonka's toenails nicking them up (or sinking in if the cork is too spongy!).
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Hiya!
I don't have personal experience with this, but my cousins had cork flooring in their previous home's kitchen -- and a beagle who spent a lot of time in said kitchen because, duh!, that's where the food is! -- and they had no problem at all.
Your mileage may vary, of course, but their experience was a positive one. And it's great on the back too, because of its give.
Yes, beagles do have a way of hanging out in the kitchen - LOL. I think Tonka would be happiest if we could somehow move the bed and the couch in there as well.
If anyone else has any experience w/cork floors and dogs, please do share. Thanks again!
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Hiya!
I don't have personal experience with this, but my cousins had cork flooring in their previous home's kitchen -- and a beagle who spent a lot of time in said kitchen because, duh!, that's where the food is! -- and they had no problem at all.
Your mileage may vary, of course, but their experience was a positive one. And it's great on the back too, because of its give.
1 month with my Blue Heeler and cork flooring in the master. No problems at all so far and don't foresee any on that front. I did have a rather heavy bookcase loaded up with half paperback and half hardcovers that started to dent the cork so I moved it to another room. The other option would be to put something under the contact points to increase the load area.
We're about to install cork flooring in our main bath and are anxious to see if it holds up as well as we are expecting it to. Hoping it will, next will be the master bedroom and bathroom.
I put cork plank (engineered click together) in the kitchen, and I have 2 dogs. After 2 years there are definitely some scratches in the cork where the dogs come charging in to kitchen from outside, but nothing too bad. The rest of the main floor is tile, but I didn't want tile in the kitchen, where I do a lot of cooking and baking an hence standing and the occasional dropping of dishes. It helps that the pattern I chose is a sort of random set of squares without a clear pattern.
And, btw, at the other door you can see where the dog toenails have scratched the grout between the tiles. I keep their toenails clipped, but they are both muscular, active dogs who like to run.
I have cork flooring and 3 dogs. Thus far (2 years) I am very happy with the product...it still looks great. My concern with using it in a kitchen would be the chance of potential moisture damage (if say your dishwasher leaked). The only other downside is my dogs tend to slide around on it quite a bit but not nearly as bad as they do on the Pergo.
SoHoVe - good point about the moisture. That is definitely on our list of questions to ask when we get more serious about this project. I don't want to have to worry about mold or anything like that if the dishwasher or the fridge leaks.
A few weekends ago, we were in a local tile store and we were asking the owner about cork floors. Now I know she was just trying to persuade us to buy tile from her, but she did say one thing that caught my attention - in her opinion, she feels that cork floors are "low end" and "not classy". But I'm thinking that if the installation is done well, cork floors can be very attractive. What do you all think about her comment?
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Thanks to all for your input!
SoHoVe - good point about the moisture. That is definitely on our list of questions to ask when we get more serious about this project. I don't want to have to worry about mold or anything like that if the dishwasher or the fridge leaks.
A few weekends ago, we were in a local tile store and we were asking the owner about cork floors. Now I know she was just trying to persuade us to buy tile from her, but she did say one thing that caught my attention - in her opinion, she feels that cork floors are "low end" and "not classy". But I'm thinking that if the installation is done well, cork floors can be very attractive. What do you all think about her comment?
I disagree. I think cork floors are very attractive. And they're comfortable when you spend a lot of time standing on them too, so there's another plus. Style is so subjective -- if you like the look of the cork flooring, get it and enjoy it!
SoHoVe - good point about the moisture. That is definitely on our list of questions to ask when we get more serious about this project. I don't want to have to worry about mold or anything like that if the dishwasher or the fridge leaks.
A few weekends ago, we were in a local tile store and we were asking the owner about cork floors. Now I know she was just trying to persuade us to buy tile from her, but she did say one thing that caught my attention - in her opinion, she feels that cork floors are "low end" and "not classy". But I'm thinking that if the installation is done well, cork floors can be very attractive. What do you all think about her comment?
yeah, that was just bias on her part. Cork tends to go in upscale and green renovations and new homes. Also, if you priced it, it isn't even remotely "low end."
Are you looking at engineered planks or glue-down tiles? The color and pattern selection in tiles is much better, but the planks are much easier to put down.
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-- and they had no problem at all.
