If you have a pet, then you know they can cause accidents and other messes that can damage your floors and furnishings. Use this guide to durable home finishes so you can keep Fluffy and Fido and still have a beautiful home.

FLOORS

Consider these flooring options that are easy to clean and are scratch, moisture, and stain resistant:

• Luxury vinyl

This synthetic flooring is likely the most durable choice for pet owners. Vinyl can resemble hardwood, tile, and stone. While all types of luxury vinyl floors are resilient, scraped or textured vinyl floors can be an even better choice for disguising wear and tear.

• Laminate

This composite flooring, which may contain both natural and man-made materials, can be made to look like hardwood and features a durable resin coating.

• Tile and natural stone

Porcelain and ceramic tile and natural stone like granite, quartz, and slate are available in a variety of looks.

• Bamboo

Bamboo flooring can be as tough as hardwood if constructed well, but inexpensive varieties can sustain damage more easily.

• Engineered hardwood

This cost-effective wood-floor option is more water resistant than true hardwood and mimics the real thing because of its thin top hardwood layer.

• Hardwood

White oak, maple, and hickory are among the hardest and most durable types of hardwood floors. An aluminum dioxide-urethane finish can add an extra layer of protection, while distressed or hand-scraped wood floors can hide imperfections.

• Carpeting

Carpeting can be cozy, but it can also collect dirt, dander, and stains and is susceptible to water damage. Brands like Lifeproof, Mohawk SmartStrand, Pet Perfect by Shaw, and Stainmaster PetProtect, which have stain treatments built in, can make your flooring last longer.