Q&A For Cork Flooring

Is cork flooring good for my kitchen?

Yes. Cork has a natural softness to it that makes it comfortable to stand on for extended periods of time. However, cork isn’t made for excessive moisture, so be sure to place a rug or mat in front of sinks or other appliances where water spillage or food spills are common. Use felt pads under furniture to avoid marks.

Is cork flooring good for my bathroom?Q&A For Cork Flooring

If you choose to use cork in the bathroom, extra precautions are needed. Because cork absorbs moisture, its important to caulk the perimeter of the room prior to installing moulding or baseboard. This will prevent spills from damaging the sub-floor or walls. Also make sure joints are completely sealed, and use only recommended products for care and maintenance.

Why should I consider cork flooring?

Cork floors are as durable as many of the other choices you may be considering. And it has the added bonus of being environmentally friendly as well. Cork is produced from a renewable resource: from the bark of a cork tree that when peeled off, won’t damage the tree. Cork is antistatic, sound absorbing, insulating, and hypoallergenic, making it the perfect choice for many rooms in your home.

Does cork flooring come in colors?

Yes, like many other flooring choices, you will have a vast array of choices when you decide to install cork flooring. The easiest way to see your options is to stop by and look at our samples.

I’ve done a little research and seen WRT by cork floors. What does that stand for?

WRT is wear resistance technology. It’s a multilayer UV cured finish on a cork floor that provides high resistance to abrasion, scratches and stains without changing the natural texture of the flooring.

Is cork good for a home with pets?

Only you can know your pets behavior. For the average pet, cork flooring will uphold its natural beauty just fine. Cork floors are coated with a finish that could be scratched with heavy use. Keeping your pet’s nails trimmed will help retain your flooring natural beauty for years.

Is cork flooring new?

While cork flooring is only recently seen a rise in popularity here in the US, cork has actually been used in homes throughout the world for more than a century. It has many attributes that are perfect for home use, including comfort, warmth, easy maintenance and a look that blends in with any style.

Stop by today and see our full selection of cork flooring. It may be the perfect choice for your home.

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The Evolution Of Cork Flooring

The Evolution Of Cork Flooring

Cork has an interesting history.  If you were to ask the average individual what cork was, the most common answer you would hear is it’s the stopper in a wine bottle.  Well, believe it or not, the cork that serves as a wine stopper is actually a natural material derived from a cork tree. (Wouldn’t it be nice if green backs were a natural material derived from a green back tree?)

Anyway, cork has served far more uses than just a beverage lid, so let’s take a moment to consider the evolution of another cork product…cork flooring.  Cork trees are actually a subspecies of the oak tree family.  This particular branch only grows in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean.  Cork trees are resilient, slow growing trees that can survive well in depleted soil and harsh conditions.  The bark of the cork tree is the primary source of cork materials.  Cork flooring (and other cork products) are environmentally friendly in part because the bark of the cork tree regrows within ten years of being harvested. [Read more…]

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