On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:18:36 -0400, Brooklyn1
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I strongly suggest non-skid mats. I have hardwood floors in
>my kitchen and I still have non skid mats in work areas. Lowe's has
>nice ones, heavy duty rubber with strong carpeted top surface. Easy
>to clean, vacuum indoors, wash outdoors with a garden hose and hang
>over a fence in the sun to dry, and they last a very long time... mine
>are ten years old and still look like new. When I bought them they
>were stacked high at the inside entranceway, in two sizes; 3' X 4' and
>3' X 5'... I have both sizes, they have beveled edges, and they do not
>slip on the floor. They are very similar to this, may even be the
>same brand but with a slightly different surface pattern. They also
>allay fatigue from long periods of standing on a hard floor:
>http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-EcoGu...ber+floor+mats
>Also wear proper footwear.
>
thanks, I'll go look. Baxter (dog) is getting old and slips easily
(and can't get back up) on the wood and tile floors. My current throw
rugs are wearing out.
Janet US