What is Cork Flooring

Features advatages and benefits of cork flooring. Cork is harvested from the bark of the cork oak tree found in the Mediterranean. Cork comes from seven countries including Portugal, Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Morocco and France.  Corks remarkable properties are derived from its structure of hollow, extremely strong yet flexible cell walls that are waterproof and airtight. Joined together in a honeycomb like fashion, cork cells produce a very low-density, compressible insulating material. Design flexibility - As a floor covering, cork is durable, provides acoustical and thermal insulation, cushions the foot, is resistant to moisture damage and decay and is easy to clean. In addition to all of these features cork is harvested from trees in a sustainable manner - making it very worthy of consideration for use in green building.

Cork has a natural beauty rivaled by few other natural materials. It comes in many colors and different manufacturers provide various tile shapes and patterns as well. Comfort & Softness. The air trapped inside the cellular structure of cork provides a natural shock absorbing feel to the floor. Durability and Ease of Maintenance.  Durability is a strong trait of cork and cork floors have been used in public buildings such as churches and libraries. Noise Reduction.  The same cellular structure that makes the floor comfortable also reduces noise and vibration. Unlike hard materials like tile, wood or vinyl, cork is quiet and reduces impact noise such as something dropping on the floor or the sound of walking by people or pets.

Healthy, Safey & Environmental Benefits Cork has natural properties that are anti-allergenic and resistant to insects. A naturally occurring waxy substance in cork called suberin repels insects, mites and mold and protects cork from from rotting when wet for a long time. In addition, suberin is naturally fire resistant and cork doesn't release any toxic off-gassing when it burns. These natural properties plus the coatings used to seal cork flooring make it healthy and safe for adults, pets and baby. Corks impact on the environment is quite low due to the sustainable harvesting practices. The trees survive the debarking process and there is almost zero waste from the manufacturing process.

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