Thanks for all the thoughts on flooring. I think I will make a list of pros and cons for both Cajun and me ... Cool surface, good for Cajun, hard surface, bad for my knees and clutzy kitchen behavior.... Cleaning, hmm, another issue. And dirt colored grout. What an ingenious idea. Wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks all for the input. Carol Brescher Boyle www.naturaldogfood.com