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Cork Flooring
Cork flooring was started in Europe over 300 years ago. Cork like Bamboo is another renewable resource. This is because they bark is harvested from cork trees every 9 years. Only 50% of the bark is harvested at a time. Cork is made up of millions of tightly packed air cells. Because of the air cells it is incredibly resilient making it softer to walk on. This reduces the impact on the back and legs. Because it is so porous, it also offers a higher level of stain resistance than other types of flooring. Cork also absorbs sounds and vibrations. It has natural anti-microbial properties which helps resist mold and mildew.
Cork can be purchased as a solid tile or an engineered floor. The solid tiles are usually glued directly to the substrate such as concrete or wood. Please note that cork cannot be glued directly to OSB. If purchased as an engineered floor it is usually floated into place. This is done by a tongue and groove locking mechanism on the sides and ends of the boards. Many types of finishes and looks are available in cork. |
