APC Cork Flooring
APC cork flooring is environmentally friendly, a completely renewable resource made from the bark of the oak tree. Natural cork bark is stripped every 10-15 years to keep the tree healthy. There is no need to cut the tree. Besides being easy on your joints, APC cork flooring is fire retardant and hypoallergenic. There is just one myth that might keep you from buying a cork floor, and we will deal with it in this article:
The Buying Online Myth: Can You Purchase Good Quality Online?
Online stores usually ship factory direct, avoiding the “middleman” markups associated with retail stores and enabling you to save money. The low prices are not because of poor quality. In most cases your APC cork flooring would be backed by a manufacturer’s warranty, same as if you buy at a brick and mortar retailer. The products are shipped directly to you from the same warehouses as the products you would buy at the major flooring outlets.
APC cork flooring presents an attractive option that is also environmentally sound. The cork is harvested from oaks grown in Spain and Portugal in a process that is very carefully regulated to shield this renewable resource from long-term damage. The flooring made from cork is better than other options since it insulates for both sound and temperature.
Corkboard was popular in the 1920’s, but its use fell off as other synthetic material became more readily accessible. Recently cork has been making a comeback. It’s best installed last, because, like wood, it can be damaged by water, heavy loads and direct sunlight. Cork should only be installed after the other trades are done, to avoid the likelihood of damage to the floor.
APC is one of the leading producers of cork in America. Their flooring has become very popular both among homeowners and for commercial businesses.