Flooring
Scratch-Resistant Flooring
Scratch-resistant flooring incorporates enhanced hardness or protective coatings to minimize visible damage from pets, furniture, and daily wear. Important for households with dogs, children, and high traffic, these floors maintain appearance despite demanding use.
Options range from naturally hard materials like porcelain and strand-woven bamboo to enhanced finishes on hardwood and laminate. Understanding both material hardness and finish durability helps select appropriate products.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Enhanced surface hardness
- ✓Protective coatings
- ✓Pet and family friendly
- ✓Maintains appearance
- ✓Various material options
- ✓Investment in longevity
Types & Variations
Aluminum oxide finishes
Ceramic bead coatings
Hard species (Brazilian cherry)
Strand-woven bamboo
Commercial-grade LVP
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Match scratch resistance to actual use. Light residential traffic has different requirements than active families with dogs. Consider both material hardness and finish durability.
💡 Pro Tip
The Janka hardness scale measures wood hardness, but finish matters equally—a soft wood with excellent finish may outperform hard wood with poor finish. Evaluate both factors together.