Cork flooring is popular in flooring especially in houses of nature loving and environmentalists. Not only, being “green and renewable” but cork also provides a pleasant and comfortable walking. Therefore, cork has widely used the material in children’s play area and commercial spaces. Cork is produced in the barks of cork oak tree (Quercus suber) and contains a natural substance called “ Suberin”. Suberin is a mold inhibitor which prevents rotting. Cork is a highly durable material with insulation properties. It reduces heating cost and can resist fire. On combusting, there is no release any toxic chemicals making cork very environment-friendly. It acts as a great insulator also reducing the heating cost. Cork is available as heated floors by heavenly heat making it the trendiest material in the houses of many.
Advantages:
Soft and cushiony: One of the major advantages of cork is its extra softness which is so relaxing under your feet. Kitchen is one of the favorite areas for cork as people tend to stand more here. Because of its extra softness nature and free from slips and trips, it is popular in children and grandparents rooms also.
Cork is a good insulator: There are millions and trillions of air-filled chambers which prevents the easy transmission of noise and heat. This makes it an excellent heat and noise insulator and reduces your heating and cooling bills. Even noise transmission will also be low in such rooms.
Cork provides excellent refinish: Depending upon the thickness of the cork, you can periodically refinish the cork like hardwood to give a new look to the floor.
Cork is hypoallergenic: Cork repels dust, hair and other allergens. It is easy to clean and also promotes high indoor air quality. It is, therefore, recommended in the houses of people who are hypersensitive to dust, hair and other seasonal allergens.
Cork is antimicrobial: The natural substances called “ Suberin” present in cork is waxy and repels vermins, insects and microbes. There are no growth and colonization of diseases causing micro-organisms on the cork floor. Cork floors thus, promotes healthy living.
Renewable and replenishable: Cork is derived from the bark of cork oak tree. Therefore, it is completely natural, biodegradable and replenishable. Cork can be harvested without harming the cork oak tree and will break down without causing any harm to the environment.
Easy installation: Cork tiles are easy to install. They have a self-adhesive material which makes it peel and stick material. There is no need for mortar adhesive with cork.
Easy maintenance: Cork comes with multiple layers of quality water barrier sealer which is very easy to maintain. Therefore, cork requires sweeping or vacuuming only which can be wiped off easily.
Cork is easily available in heated floors by heavenly heat. This helps in reducing your heating and cooling bills making it pocket-friendly and affordable to all along with a bouquet of other benefits, it offers.
