Top 7 Reasons why we Love Cork Flooring
Cork is a popular choice for flooring and is used by millions around the world. It has found its popularity due to a whole host of qualities that it has as a flooring material. Let’s take a look at the qualities that make it such a popular choice for flooring and you never know it may interest you:
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1. Beauty
Cork is an exceptionally beautiful and natural product. There are so many design options available when choosing your cork flooring tiles. Almost any design that you can find in ceramic tiles is now available in cork. This is partly due to being able to veneer and subsequently print on the cork. These days cork flooring
manufacturers offer unique tile sizes and shapes from standard squares to more complex shapes to fit any design.
2. Durability
If you want durable flooring than cork flooring is a very good choice. Because of its durability it has been used throughout the decades; you can see it used in libraries, churches, banks and court houses. The softness of cork allows it to flex under foot traffic, which in turn, means less wear and tear of the flooring overall. Cork flooring also has a longer life than other flooring options and is replaced easily when eventually worn out. Did you know that the oldest cork flooring can be found in a Church near Chicago which was built in 1898?
3. Softness
Do you know why cork flooring feels so soft underfoot? It is because air has been trapped between the millions of cork cells as the tree originally grew, providing a cushioning effect when you step on it. This softness underfoot is one of the key reasons why people prefer cork as a flooring option.
4. Sound & Vibration Reduction
Cork has a natural tendency to dampen vibrations thus making it a logical choice for sound absorption; you may have noticed that in places with cork flooring you do not hear as much sound when you walk across the flooring. This is also why you will find it abundantly in recording studios and other entertainment places.
5. Thermal Insulation
Cork is a natural insulator for heat. The air trapped in between the cell structure of cork gives it this ability. It considerably reduces heat loss due to these insulations properties. Cork also naturally maintains a comfortable temperature all year round. It is neither too hot nor too cold.
6. Anti-Allergenic & Insect Resistant
Did you know that cork can be used as an insect repellant as well? This is because of a natural substance found within cork. Suberin is a waxy substance that is naturally occurring within the cork cells. It helps keep away the insects and allergic bacteria while at the same time it saves the cork from rotting if it is submerged in water for too long.
7. Easy Installation
Cork tiles are one of the easier floor coverings to fit, due to the fact you can buy them pre glued and pre finished to save yourself some time. All your floor installer would do is to put them together, saving a lot of time and man hours.
So when will you be getting cork tiling to cover your floors?