Cork floor – a practical alternative to wood floors

Cork not only looks great. It is a practical alternative to traditionally popular floor planks like laminate and hardwood.

The material is sustainable, natural and easy to maintain and a cork floor would be the perfect choice if you want to install a floor that brings nature into your home and enjoy at the same time the numerous advantages of the material.

Cork is a sustainable natural material that is extracted from the bark of the cork tree. The process does not damage the tree – that’s why it is regarded as an environmentally friendly alternative to wood flooring and parquet.

Cork floors are not only very trendy lately – they are very popular and highly valued because of their insulating properties. The material is recommended for allergy sufferers as the material does not keep dust.

 

Today, floors from cork enjoy a growing popularity and always find new followers. The advantages of it can be summarized as follows:

The material offers a fascinating, natural look, which is similar to wood. Thanks to its attractive color, it blends harmoniously into the modern living style and gives the interior a homely touch. On request, cork can be given different colored coatings.

Cork has very good insulation properties and a very pleasant feel. It also provides an excellent sound insulation – and is therefore perfect for residential areas.

The material is sturdy and durable, repels dust, and is a good choice for homes with allergy sufferers.

Cork is extremely easy to care for and perhaps this is the main reason why more and more families with pets and small children are choosing this type of flooring.

People who opt for a floors from cork, can buy prefabricated panels or floor tiles. Before the flooring is laid, the base level of the floor should be even. Then there are two possibilities – either the panels are glued to the ground, or they are mounted just like a laminate floor.

In any case, it is important to note the exact installation instructions from the manufacturer so that the boards are not damaged.