Joan, try keeping a big thick mat down outside the doggie door and a nice big washable throw rug down right inside of the doggie door. we have doggie doors from our Pergo areas too, and big mats inside and out have helped a lot. Myra Savant
>From: Joan N Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel List ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] flooring >Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 21:17:22 -0500 > >Well, Carol - I put laminate in the back end of the house just before >the holidays - the dining room, small bath off the DR, kitchen & laundry >area -- I also put a doggie door in the kitchen (we were re-doing the >kitchen completely) >First - the laminate was a BITCH to put down - I have 2 guys helping me >(they do construction for a living) and we really had a time putting it >down -- I'd definitely recommend you have someone at least help you if >not lay it for you! >I put the extra heavy duty padding under - for more sound reduction & >more insulation - and I am glad I did - > >YES I would definitely seal that kitty pee area as much as you can >before installing the new floor -- the cat(s) and the dog(s) will be >able to smell it even if you can't and it will draw them to 're use' >the area -- IF any new accidents get under the flooring & into the pad >underneath, well - you can see that would not be a good thing, I think - > >I used the Armstrong that was sold at Lowes - and I'm happy with it -- >so far - >Price was not the only factor, but it was a consideration - > >Negatives I've noticed so far -- it shows each & every muddy paw print >that is there - a lot with the doggie door! Oh well-- maybe I'm >supposed to learn to be a better housekeeper <grin> >It DOES clean up easily - just a damp mop & it looks great -- > >I use a lot of scatter rugs - it is slippery -- If I were you, I'd >look into some inexpensive runners for the hallway / traffic lanes -- >you will find all your critters appreciate it - and I think you will, >too - I have found that these help 'collect' at least some of the wet / >mud / dirt off their feet as they come in through the kitchen - at least >some <grin> > >The cats and the dogs will be able to WALK on the flooring just fine -- >they may have a bit of trouble getting traction to 'take off' -- and / >or 'stop' <grin> > >I put carpet down in my living room, upstairs hall & bedrooms -- a >financial decision -- you can carpet several times over for the same $$ >as the laminate will cost you -- >Now that I've gotten the laminate down - I almost wish I had put it down >in the Living Room instead -- it is so easy to clean up -- Laminate >with a nice rug over it will look great in your LR, I'd think! I do >like the warmth & quiet of carpet in the bedrooms, though -- Just my >personal preference -- > >Best of luck to you! > >Joan >with Kiss & Kastle Gambler (Bernese Mt Dogs) >and Justine (Cavalier) >in New Castle VA > > > >Carol Richards wrote: > >>I am considering putting down laminate floors everywhere except the >>bedrooms. My house is very small, so this isn't as big a project as it >>sounds. I've found a wide range of prices, with the specialty flooring >>stores being the most expensive. I have also heard that Mannington is >>much >>better than the other brands. >> >> >> >>I would be interested in hearing from any of you who have laminate floors >>and what your experience has been. I can get Armstrong from a flooring >>outlet for about half price including installation. I don't want the >>cheapest, but not sure that I have to have the best either. My >>housekeeper >>says that Pergo chips and not to get it, although it may be much improved >>since >>what she has seen was made. Price is a big factor, and I may not be able >>to do this at all, but it is something that I really would like to do. >> >> >> >>I am interested in anyone's experience with the different brands, how it >>holds up, etc. Is there a reason to go with a flooring center rather than >>an outlet or some place like Lowe's? Another question I have is that I >>realize if I were to go with carpet, I would need to seal/paint the >>sub-floor >>where there are urination stains to prevent re-use of those areas. I am >>having a particular problem right now with a cat going near the wall in >>the >>hall. Do I need to seal/pant the areas if I go with laminate as >>well? Why or why not? Also, I was planning on putting an area rug in >>the living room, and the dining area (although the dining area rug may >>come >>later). I was not planning on using a rug in the hall. Will the dogs >>and cats be able to walk on the laminate easily without rugs? >> >> >> >>I do appreciate any feedback anyone can give me. Feel free to write >>me privately. >> >> >> >>Thank you, >> >>Carol Richards >> >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >>http://www.geocities.com/carolscavaliers/ >> >> >> >>"My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet." >> >> >>Edith Wharton >> >>========================================================= >>"Magic Commands": >>to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >>to start it up gain click here: >>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL >> >> E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >>Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html >> >>All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. >> >> > >========================================================= >"Magic Commands": >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >to start it up gain click here: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > >E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. 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