Flooring and wall materials

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Alison Clare Hickman — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:31:22 GMT

found this

http://mdfloors.co.uk/types-of-flooring/equine-zoo-flooring/

padenpor flooring.

Does what you need and comes in various colours too.

Cost? Haven't checked; over to you! ☺

RE: Flooring and wall materials

janine redman — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:49:05 GMT

I agree, having had dogs which dislike the veterinary flooring I would like a gentler , softer surface if possible . But still one that can be adequately disinfected

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Lindsey Edwards — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:54:23 GMT

Any more info than this? We inherited 'textured, non-slip tiles' in our own house which my own dog will not enter unless both doors in the room are open and he can go straight through - not pet or wet shoe friendly at all! Also have 3 small areas previously tiled in practice building when I bought it, were tiled as mobility bathrooms (non-slip, non-trip rated tiles) which although textured to dry hands are lethal when mopped with anything other than a dry mop and create figure skating dogs unless rubber mats are placed down!

Would love to tile our walk in kennels and public entrance/foyer but have not found any safe and secure brand for patients yet

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Nick Taylor — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 12:02:49 GMT

There are tons of textured tiles that are easy to clean.

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Alison Clare Hickman — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 10:25:15 GMT

hi,

RVN opinion, if it helps...

Agree with pet-friendly surface for sure.

Agree with easy to clean and keep looking tidy, for absolute definite.

Aesthetics? Only if the above two are met first.

Hth ☺

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Lindsey Edwards — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 20:30:21 GMT

Has anyone found any tiles which are genuinely non-slip for dogs? My own will not cross ANY tiles and although I would love to tile the high traffic areas I am cautious not to create a very unwelcoming environment for my patients (which makes clients think their dog hates the vet, when maybe they're just afraid of the floor!)

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Nick Taylor — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:18:05 GMT

We have chosen altro style for the non public areas and beautiful tiles for the public areas. I think it comes down what kind of business strategy you have. There is no right and wrong.

Best of luck.

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:14:23 GMT

I really don't see why you have an issue with Altro flooring, it comes in a vast array of textures and colours. It is by far the most practical and cost effective way of flooring and will last a lifetime with minimal maintenance.

RE: Flooring and wall materials

Julie Innes — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:47:47 GMT

I used Clic loc tiles throughout- easy to lay, extremely durable (they can be used in your garage/ in gyms etc) and non-slip. Downside?- they are a bugger to get clean! Periodically we have to deep clean/ scrub them