We all love our pets, and they are a very important part of our families. However, it’s not nice to spray down your dog with a garden hose. But when they’ve covered themselves in mud, what other option is there?
Leave muddy paw prints all the way to the bathroom?
Carry them to the tub, then have to clean the entire bathroom after?
Let’s avoid the hose because it is very uncomfortable for dogs. Let’s avoid the tub because it is a hassle for you. This is why you want to add a pet washing station to your home, and we are here to help.
Pros of a Pet Washing Station
A pet washing station has many benefits in addition to avoiding the hose and the tub.
- A raised station eliminates washing pets in a stooped over, squatting, or kneeling position.
- Pet washing stations save money on groomers, especially if you are handy with a set of pet trimmers.
- In addition, it keeps mud and other messes in a confined space.
- All of dog related items can be kept in the same space.
- Less pet dander and hair in other areas of your home.
- Pet smells go down the drain.
Where to Place a Pet Washing Station?
There is no “best” place, however, access to water is crucial. Pet owners are very creative in deciding upon the best place to wash their furry friends. Many homeowners decide to add plumbing into their mudroom to install a dog washing station. Some choose their garage for the station because there is already plumbing in the walls for outside spigots. Pet washing stations are even built on porches, or standalone.
What Do I Need In My Pet Washing Station?
Once you have found the perfect space for your dog washing station, it is time to design around it. Storage for washing supplies will be needed. Open shelving above the station works best because of the easy access, but cabinets can be installed to hide pet items away. Will you store all of your pet’s other belongings nearby as well? If so, more storage will have to be installed. When you know exactly what you want out of your pet washing station, it is time to consult a designer to make it fit into the room seamlessly. They will help you decide if you would like to hide the pet washing station away, or make it part of an open design. If you’re weighing your options for a tile pet washing station, call FM Pro Remodeling at (812) 944-6383 for a free consultation.
Flooring For a Pet Washing Station
When you decide to install a pet washing station, you must consider the flooring in the room where it will lie. Hardwood will swell and buckle when exposed to water. Vinyl is a good option because it is water resistant and cost effective. However, it is not very durable. Tile is the best option because the tile can flow seamlessly from the floor up onto the station. Tile is both durable and cost effective, and the moisture from washes is not a problem with tile. Most importantly, tile comes in so many colors, patterns, textures, and shapes, the design possibilities are virtually endless. Some choose to install wood like floor tiles to match the hardwood in other parts of their home.
Have more questions about installing a pet washing station? Call or email FM Pro Remodeling today for a free consultation.
FM Pro Remodeling has been serving Kentuckiana for over 30 years. Our certified installers have the ingenuity and know-how to assist you in choosing the perfect floors for your home. Don’t take matters into your own hands—let us guide your next project.
