How to Build Dog Kennel Floors

Though your kennel will largely depend on the size of your dog, as well as his temperament, there are also different ways to floor a kennel. Concrete and wood are two of the most popular choices. Concrete is by far the harder of the two to put in. But once it is cured, it basically takes care of itself. You will want the floor to be at least 2 to 4 feet larger than the kennel components.

Things You'll Need

  • 30-foot 4-inch PVC drainpipe
  • 1 10 to 20-gallon septic tank bucket
  • 100 feet perforated drainpipe
  • 2 2-by-4 boards, 8 feet long
  • 2 2-by-4 boards, 12 feet long
  • Rebar: 3 pieces, 10 feet long and 6 pieces, 6 feet long
  • 1 yard of concrete for 8-by-12 foot kennel floor
  • Long-handled trowel
  • Stiff-bristled broom
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose where you want your kennel to sit. Look for a flat area. Dig out the grass if you are on lawn, or smooth out the rock if you plan to put your kennel on a graveled area.

    • 2

      Install your collection trench. The trench should slope about four inches to the center. This is where your drain should be placed. Run the 4-inch PVC pipe from the ditch to the septic tank. Concrete will be poured over the pipe. Run your perforated drainpipe from the septic to the draining field. Draining field will be lower than your kennel, ending in loosely packed dirt for better run off.

    • 3

      Outline your area with the 2-by-4s. This will give you the mold for your concrete. Place your three 10-foot pieces of rebar lengthwise on the ground, evenly spaced. The rebar will hold the concrete together should it break. It will also make it easier to move if the need arises.

    • 4

      Pour half your concrete, enough to cover the rebar. Take your long-handled trowel and smooth out the concrete and push it into corners.

    • 5

      Take the six 6-foot pieces of rebar and place them widthwise, evenly spaced, on top of the poured concrete. Pour the rest of the concrete on top to fill the mold.

    • 6

      Use your long-handled trowel to smooth out the concrete again and push it into the corners. Be careful not to go too deep or you will move your rebar. Using your hand-held trowel, smooth out the surface of the concrete to eliminate bubbles and pockets until it is smooth and glassy looking.

    • 7

      Lightly broom the surface of the concrete for texture. Let it cure for at least a week. Remove the outline boards once the concrete is completely cured.