Dri-Dek Blog

Pressure Sores and Calluses in Kenneled Dogs: What the Floor Has to Do With It

July 21, 2026 • callus prevention • dog kennel • kennel flooring • pet flooring • pressure sores dogs • self-draining floor

Hard, damp kennel floors cause pressure sores and calluses. Here is what the floor is doing wrong and how a cushioned, self-draining surface addresses both problems.

Anchor-Locker Drainage: Keeping Rode and Chain Dry

July 14, 2026 • anchor locker drainage • boat compartment • boat storage • chain locker liner • marine flooring • rode maintenance

Anchor lockers take on water by design. A drain-through liner keeps rode and chain elevated and dry, so gear is ready the next time you drop the hook.

Shower-Floor Hygiene: Designing Out Mildew and Odor

July 07, 2026 • drainage flooring • locker room flooring • mildew prevention • self-draining tile • shower floor • wet area flooring

Shower mildew grows wherever standing water persists on a surface. Here is why it keeps coming back, and how a drain-through floor changes the equation.

Stopping Mold and Mildew Around Spas and Hot Tubs

June 30, 2026 • drainage tiles • hot tub surround • mildew • mold prevention • pool and spa • spa flooring

The warm, damp ring around a spa or hot tub invites mold and mildew year-round. Here is what feeds it, and how drain-through flooring addresses the problem.

Cleaning a Kennel Faster: A Drain-Through Floor Routine

June 23, 2026 • dog-kennel • dog-runs • drainage-flooring • floor-cleaning • kennel • sanitation

Wet kennel floors hold liquid and slow sanitation routines. Drain-through flooring keeps dogs above pooled urine and cleans with a hose or pressure washer.