Shaw's Pet Perfect flooring
By Beth Newcomb
According to Forbes magazine, 78 percent of people who now have pets acquired their furry friends during the pandemic. That’s huge. And along with the addition of so many four-legged family members to the home comes the struggle to keep the floors clean—or pet stain-free.
Nothing can ruin a beautiful carpet faster than pet urine. Coupled with spring rains, summer dust, fall mud and leaves and winter snow, it’s a recipe for mass destruction. And if you’ve had a pet for several years, you may already have discovered what pandemic pet parents are just starting to realize: No matter how hard you try, accidents can and will happen.
At Brian Erickson’s Floorz stores, innovation from the flooring world to protect against pet stains is readily available.
“Shaw’s line of carpeting called Pet Perfect is an ideal solution for people who want to continue to enjoy the luxurious look and feel of carpeting without having to worry about their investment getting ruined by pet stains,” Brian shares.
A lot of people think luxury vinyl is the only solution to preserving a home’s beauty while offering protection from pet accidents, but Shaw disproves that notion.
“We have pet-safe luxury vinyl tile and plank from Shaw, Coretec, Karastan and several other manufacturers that look beautiful in any home. There are dozens of styles and colors to choose from so there is virtually something for everyone,” Brian says. “But not everyone wants luxury vinyl throughout their home. That’s where Shaw’s Pet Perfect carpeting comes in.”
As the owner of not one, not two, but three darling pooches (Mocha the Doberman is shown accompanying this story), Brian can attest to the durability and easy-to-clean aspects of luxury vinyl in the home. “It takes the stress out of pet ownership,” he assures. “Because Shaw’s line of luxury vinyl is waterproof, pet accidents won’t soak in and damage the floor. The same holds true for Shaw’s Pet Perfect.”
Like luxury vinyl, Shaw’s Pet Perfect high-performance carpet is ultra-durable and easy to clean, with built-in stain protection and fade and bleach resistance. It boasts an industry-leading warranty that covers all pet stains for over 20 years. You can even add LifeGuard Spill-Proof padding beneath your Pet Perfect carpet for added protection.
And what’s really attractive is that Pet Perfect comes in hundreds of different colors and styles, so you won’t have to sacrifice on beauty to achieve better function.
Go Your Own Way
Okay, so maybe carpeting isn’t your flooring of choice, but you still need protection from pet scratches, stains and accidents. Shaw’s Floorte boasts the beauty of real wood, stone, and wood interpreted in luxury vinyl, with the stain and scratch resistance a busy home, with or without pets, requires. In fact, Floorte is 100% waterproof, making it an ideal option for pet parents, and even parents in general.
Boutique Brands
Naturally, Floorz carries the leaders in the flooring industry, as noted above. But what sets Brian’s stores apart is a continued dedication to providing variety, and that variety includes hard-to-find boutique brands.
In fact, new styles of both boutique and national brands arrive daily, so there’s always something new in store. And there are a number of different options to protect your floors against pet stains and scratches.
On the Grow
The Floorz flagship store launched in Fairlawn more than a decade ago, followed by the Strongsville location and, just a year ago, the Mayfield Heights location to cover the east side. A centralized warehouse was constructed along the way in Brecksville, which is where all jobs are prepped and made ready for install.
To celebrate his one-year anniversary in Mayfield, Brian is offering special savings beyond Shaw’s current promotion.
Floorz is at 17100 Royalton Rd. in Strongsville (440-638-1388), 143 Rothrock Rd. in Montrose (330-630-3330) and 1509 Golden Gate Plaza in Mayfield Heights (216-455-7500). Visit YourFloorz.com for more information on products and services.