Tiles and grout on floors for dogs-

[GreyhoundGirl]

We have white grout so if you stain it, it's almost impossible to get it out. However, because of the way tiles are not completely flat, it takes a while for any spills to leak into the grout. Being easy to clean, if you wipe it off soon after the spill it will not get stained.


Do you see in the second pic, you can see the chunks of grout coming out. Consider however that the grout was not put in properly and is getting old.

[GreyhoundGirl]

And, also important to point out. If you've got a lot of pieces around your house. Like tables, end tables, chairs, coffee tables, standing decorations, Tile would be a bad choice. As, if you look closly, you can see, under the table? HUGE clumps of hair, you have to move the table to get the vaccuum under. Same with her bowls, except not as much fur in there.

[GreyhoundGirl]

MORE ON CLEANING GROUT:

If you take a toothbrush and scrub it a bit, *some* stans will come out.

And if you move heavy stuff around a lot, it also isn't a good choice, moving really heavy things is about the only thing that will break tile floor. We have two broken tiles; one from droping the piano, one from droping a heavy-duty tool. (I can't think of the name, that thing where you turn the rod and it gets tighter... lol, we use it to crack coconuts )

BTW: we've also dropped the coconut itself, which didn't break the tile.

[borzoimom]

Well with 4 borzois, here hair is a given. I do not mind mopping the floor daily, but I am concerned about the grout. My husband said if we used a dark grout, you would not be able to see the dirt, and then seal it.
I do like the white with blue. I wonder what it would look like with blue grout.. lol.. I can put down my " snow rugs' - they are like a cheap but thick pilled runners I use to get the snow off their feet. I do the same for rain. YOur comment on being slick is a consideration. My guys do get a little silly when they come in. hmm.. Well its a good idea thats for sure!

[GreyhoundGirl]

One other thing: If you don't wear socks inside. Your feet will DEFINETLY be nasty. (inless you're willing to spend lots of $$$ on cream ) they'll be rock-hard and full of callises. (sp?) Trust me, I know from experience.

[GreyhoundGirl]

Oh, on tile floors a swiffer wet-jet will work wonders. It's my mom's best friend.

Found another...




And I'm not sure if it's just tile, but black floors really kill the look of a room. If you're a person who likes things that don't look gloomy.

[borzoimom]

Your grout looks grey- now that would work... hmmm.. Mine is a very casual room..

[GreyhoundGirl]

Your grout looks grey- now that would work... hmmm.. Mine is a very casual room..

LOL it was white at one point. LOLOLOLOLOLOL Get white and be rough on it for a while. lololololol