Why Choose Cork Flooring?

Cork has many unique qualities that make it a perfect flooring choice. Here is a brief overview of this amazing product.

The secret to corks durability and comfort is in its shape. Each cell is honeycomb shaped with an air pocket in the center. So cork is 50% gas.

Cork’s cellular structure makes it a quiet, comfortable work and play surface. Because of the cellular shape it absorbs sound  and vibration unlike wood or tile flooring surfaces.

 

Cork is a very durable flooring choice. Just as a cork can be compressed in a bottle for many years and expands when the bottle is opened, so your flooring can recover from the weight of furniture and normal household abuse.

It’s cellular structure also makes cork a value insulating factor. Cork underlayment can be used under wood or laminate flooring to absorb sound and insulate. This insulating factor make cork a warmer flooring surface, perfect for colder climates.

Mother Nature has given cork trees a natural resistance to insects and mold to adapt to it’s Mediterranean climate. This makes cork a perfect flooring choice as it’s natural qualities make it insect repellent and mold repellent in your home!

Ease of Cleaning- simply vacuum  or dry mop as needed. Use a damp cloth on occasion for exceptionally soiled areas.

Large variety of styles and colors to fit the decor of any room in your home.

Cork flooring is one of the most Eco-Friendly flooring surfaces on the market. A percentage of the bark is harvested every 9-10 years, so the tree continues to grow; unlike traditional wood flooring where the tree is cut to manufacture the flooring.

Visit wecork.com to learn more about this flooring Inspired by Mother Nature.