Thanks - I have one inside, but not outside - I'll try that! Joan
Myra Savant wrote: > 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. > > > > > > Myra Savant Gardengate Cavaliers > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com > > ========================================================= > "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. 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