Having new flooring,dont want solid wood as its high matinence,can anyone recommend anything,it will be covering a large area,so nothing slippy I do however have big rugs down for my dogs comfort,

Sheila

I don't think solid wood or engineered wood is high maintenance at all. We have a few surface scratches due to throwing tennis balls across the room and up the hallway for the dog to chase but it's part of the character of wood and it's so much easier than a carpet. Wood is so easy to clean - a hoover (and occasionally a damp mop !) is all we've ever needed. Not needed to sand it yet, will be years before we do. A good wooden floor is great, I'd never return to having a carpet in any other room apart from the bedroom.

Just to echo the last post, you would probably be best with a solid wood floor, easy to maintain. Do not go for carpet! I have 3 dogs and need to Hoover up at least twice a day and carpet clean once a month! Worst mistake I ever made!! Stick with the wood!!

I have the original floorboards,sanded and polished,  they look worn now,has anyone got kardean flooring had a quote for£2000 it looks lovely but wondered if it is a good effect.

Sheila

I've had all manner of flooring over the years and found wood flooring a nightmare for marking.

My best by far is quartzite tiles which I have in my hallway. Non slip....don't show up any dirt and are easily zapped over with my steam cleaner. However, they are cold underfoot so might not be the greatest choice if it's for a lounge

can you not get them re-sanded and re-polished.  Would that not be cheaper than spending £2K on something that will also eventually end up looking worn?

has anyone got kardean flooring
If you search Karndean on this site, you'll find lots of recommendations. :)

May not be to everyone's taste, but years ago we had Flotex carpet in our kitchen. It coped well with spillages from young children and a puppy and felt warm under foot :) Definitely not slippery :) :) Just a thought :)

> years ago we had Flotex carpet in our kitchen

That's a good idea. My mum had Flotex on her kitchen floor and it was brilliant, it did all the things you say. The offcuts looked just like a furry sort of lino. If I could have found a plain colour I was considering having some in our kitchen when we had a dog who was unsteady on his feet. Not sure I'd want it anywhere other than the kitchen though - serves the purpose but just not that aesthetically pleasing.

We had flotex and I wouldn't touch it now!

It was fantastic in theory but the reality was not the same.

It always looked dirty, and I always felt it held smells, it can be wiped but it makes it all uneven, it is not easy to mop either.

Karen :(

I agree dogz I had it for ages when the children were young but always had my doubts about how hygenic it was inspite of my leaning regularly with the vax.
I have amtico similar to karndean very pleased with it but care to chose one with a riven surface and in the darker colours it does scratch but not very noticeable on the darker ones
My light colour wood type is 15 yeards old in a well used family kitchen still looks good but the  dark green slate one similar age in the bathroom and recently the hall is a better choice