This came up a couple of years ago as a lister had just put concrete flooring in their house. The new concrete floors are actually beautiful. Here are some images: http://www.google.com/search?q=cement+floors+residential,+images&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=Yx8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1024&bih=590&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=YtBPTuneN7DTiAL3q8h7&sqi=2&ved=0CFUQsAQ http://tinyurl.com/3omxu95 I would love to be able to afford one of those!!!! Storm On Aug 20, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Kathy Martin wrote: We thought about that set up too, but came to the same conclusion ;-0 Thanks for the advice! Kathy Martin Foxtrot German Shepherds ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Evans" <patsgsdpups@xxxxxxxxx> To: <foxtrotgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <genoaktortoise@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Wood Flooring Distressed wood. As a dog owner and Realtor it will hold up better. My dream home has cement floors with a drain hole in each room. Can just wash down. May not be practical! Pat Evans Sent from my iPhone On Aug 20, 2011, at 9:31 AM, "Kathy Martin" <foxtrotgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: My husband and I are building a new house and need to get the hardwood floors "right" with regard to which wood stand up best to dogs. Of course, I turn to "da list" for advice! What has been your experience with what is good and not so good as far as wood flooring? Kathy Martin Foxtrot German Shepherds ----- Original Message ----- ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================