I've seen a lot of talk on the internet about this bed scratching easily. Is there a way to counter this or should I find a solid wood option?
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Not sure if there's a way to protect this or not, it does scratch very easily. Even shows not linear scratches but abraded areas of dull. Too bad as it's a beautiful bed, however another note I found it far too low with the mattress I had combined with a bad lower back. Definitely a bed for stylish young people.
920979
Yes, it can scratch. Its not an issue with the construction, its the finish - solid wood with that finish would likely scratch as well.
920980
I have this bed for half a year now, I haven't had a problem with it scratching.
1451601
My cats do scratch on the posts of the tree but I also keep other things around for them to scratch on just to give them a variety so they will not feel the need to mark their territory on our chairs, walls, or couches. I would also recommend putting cat nip on the things that you want them to be attracted to. Hope this helped. :)
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I'm not sure. If its not real wood its a good fake. I don't have anything heavy in the baskets so I havent had any scratching. You could put some of those felt things on the bottom of the basket Iif you're worried about it.
1898711
It's hard plastic so if something gets trapped under it I imagine it would do some damage. You could try felting the bottom or sheepskin I guess to improve the glide, however risky if your daughter leaps onto the bed and it slides away.
1212702
I have been using mine for about two months now with no scratching issue. I think the only way you could scratch a knife with this is to pull it straight down, dragging it along the surface instead of just pulling it off. This is wood, but smooth and finely finished.
971079
Have you tried spraying it with cat nip spray? Once I did that, my cat, who has never used a scratching post, just my dining room chairs, loves her post. Good luck
1625634
I need to use an abrasive cleaner. If you are trying to avoid the scratching you might try a product similar to SoftScrub with vinegar mixed in.
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Hi Heather...Have you tried rubbing some cat nip on it? The dry kind not the spray...I also use packing tape( the type you use to seal packing boxes) on the edges of my couches...helps somewhat... also try placing the post near the furniture they scratch most...good luck. I have 5 furry boys and I am grateful that at 3 like this post. I have a larger model post that you can lie flat on the floor or lay it against the sofa that one of the other cats like..and the last but not least one who will not use anything but my leather chairs.
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The wood is already finished, if you just wipe it down (pledge wipes or something similar) and then assemble it will be fine. If you have wood floors you might think about round felt foot sliders for the bottom so you won't scratch the floor (available at any hardware store).
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No my son it never bothered him. No damage to mattress however I would suggest putting something between the metal bars and crib itself. It did make tiny scratches.
916950
Our cat walks on this all the time and we have had no problems. She does not scratch the furniture much so I don't know how affective it is against that. The material is a bit slippery (but stays in place due to the straps) so it may resist a scratching cat.
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It scratches pretty easily. After 1 party, there are a lot of little scratches on the table. This can be solved with a small table cloth or glass on the surface. We don't really care about that, because we bought them to be pub tables, not works of art.
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Sleigh beds are difficult for any of the mattress warmers on the market. What I did was put a small cloth over the headboard to avoid scratches and hung the controls over the cloth. I always knew where to find the control.
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we have a tile/wood floor . it has not scratched yet, the panels cone with small (self stick)foam pads that stick to the corners to avoid scratching
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i have been using mine and have never had a problem with scratching and the in and out works fine also hope this helps you
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It would scratch if you took a very sharp knife and with all your strength drag it across the board ! Other than that,no you couldn't scratch it !
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I suggest you get a thick cover to help protect the mattress. At first the nails of my dog didn't puncture my air bed (different model) but then he eventually did.