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Originally Posted by desertgrandma
I never knew concrete floors could look so good. And you did this yourself? I love the color. Do you ever have any knee problems walking onthem all day? Of course, I supposed you wear good shoes. I'm barefoot most of the time. Who needs shoes in Arizona? Clever idea with the outlet......Necessity is indeed the mother of invention......
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They were already stained when I bought the house, all I'm doing is sealing them (to put a shine on them). You can wax them, but most companies recommend that you wax once a year, which costs about $1000 to do.
The sealant will last longer, and I bought enough to treat the floors for several years for about $400.
I wear Crocs. Pretty much all the time. Going barefoot in this house can be dangerous. I've killed as many as four scorpions in the house in a single day. However, my Crocs are very comfy!!
I already have knee problems stemming from being shot in my left knee when I was about 10. Now it's one of those "weather forecasting" knees.
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Originally Posted by nekokami
You're a better woman than I. I love kitties dearly, but dealing with that much spraying would send me right out of what's left of my little mind.  |
Out of my 20 cats, it's only about four (all males) who spray. Even cats neutered as kittens may choose to spray. I don't know why it is ... it just is.
I've got 12 "Clever Cat" litterboxes in various spots around the house. All the cats (except Morgan) use them. However, spraying is not peeing .... it's not even the same substance. It's VERY pungent and oily feeling, although it is just as corrosive as pee.
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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
oh me too. i hated the litter box so much i trained mine to go in the (human) toilets. beurk. there are some things i'm not willing to deal with. life is too short.
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As mentioned, even if I taught them all to use the toilet, the problem of spraying would still be there. A few of my cats might be amenable to training, but some (like Brian, who is severely brain damaged), would probably not be.
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Originally Posted by daffy4u
Beautiful floors!
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Thanks. The concrete floors were what sold me on the place. I love that it's almost impossible to damage them.