Cork Flooring

Cork flooring is a great home flooring choice for a variety of reasons. Just like wood flooring, cork flooring is a resilient and durable natural material. It is easy to maintain and lasts for years. If the phrase “cork flooring” makes you think of the soft, almost spongy material that you find in a wine bottle, think again. The material used in cork flooring has been treated so that the natural beauty of cork is preserved while the surface is as strong as wood flooring. Cork flooring is a natural soundproofing and insulation material and it is also hypoallergenic, a perfect material for people with asthma or severe allergies. The soundproofing and insulating qualities of cork flooring also make it ideal for use under hardwood flooring or directly over materials such as concrete in basement flooring. Cork flooring can save money on heating bills and make large spaces quieter. It also resists spills, excessive wear and scuffing. That is why it is such a popular choice for home flooring, office flooring and commercial flooring.

Cork is also a flooring material with high environmental integrity. The material comes from the bark of the cork tree. The tree is not damaged by the harvest and the bark grows back completely within six years.

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