Floating Cork Floor Quiz

Cork made its first appearance as a construction material over one hundred years ago. Grown primarily in Tunisia, Spain and Portugal, cork is a completely renewable resource harvested by peeling the bark off the cork oak tree. It is considered a “green” material, because only the bark is used, and the tree is left standing. Take this simple 3-question quiz to determine whether a floating cork floor is right for you:

Cork floating floors can be installed by flooring professionals quickly and easily, so your inconvenience is minimal. Floating floor installation does not require any glue, so you don’t have to worry about exposure to volatile organic compounds, and you can walk on your flooring immediately after installation. Some cork floors come with a built-in underlayment to help reduce room noise and insulate your home against extremes in temperature.

The shape of the sub-floor is usually the deciding factor. Floating flooring is recommended for sub-floors in poor condition with a lot of cracks, or old, grubby vinyl tiles or sheet vinyl. The sub-floor for glue down cork tiles must be dry, clean and free of dirt, grease, wax and anything else that can hinder a good bond between the glue and the tile.

Besides offering the resilience and outstanding performance of cork as an insulator, this natural raw material offers astounding decorative possibilities. A cork floor is both modern and unique, and it gives you maximum comfort under your feet. The material offers a wide range of designs, which you can use in almost any room of the house. Floating cork floor systems are remarkably resistant to wear, and is less affected by impact and friction than other wood floors.