Cork: Nature's Cushion

As the bark of the cork oak tree (part of the beech family), cork is a hearty renewable resource. It is cultivated throughout the life of the tree, unlike most trees where the value lies in the milling of lumber. Due to the air-filled, light nature of cork, it provides a comfortable cushion underfoot as it gives under compression and affords the unique ability to “bounce-back”, reducing noise, making it perfect for multi-level homes, office spaces, museums and places of worship. Cork also is offered in many different colors, making it perfect for remodeling or interior design.

Cork is praised as the most comfortable flooring due to its millions of foot cushioning air-filled cells which comprise the cork bark. It is a renewable resource that can be used in a variety of settings with many unique features.

• Sound insulating, used for noise reduction, recording studios, playrooms, etc.
• Durable and resilient as air cushions spring back after moving heavy furnishings
• Treated with Microban; mold, mildew and water resistant
• Fire-resistant and will not spread flames
• Easy to maintain, sweeping and/or vacuuming is adequate, no wet maintenance
• Thermally insulating
• Quality Assurance: ISO 9001-2000 Certified
• Superior density of 34 pounds per cubic feet utilizing 22% more cork than others
• Anti-allergenic and anti-static
• Superior surface protection finish formulated to flex with the cork under pressure
• Totally non-toxic and extremely long-lasting
• Ample amount of colors and styles to fit every taste
• CLIC system tongue-in-groove floating floor is glueless with built-in underlayment
• May be used over concrete foundations below grade

Styles

Colors – Natural Cork is available in tones called “Classic” and “Earth.” “Classic” has nine different types of traditional looking cork and the “Earth” colors offer twelve different shades of generally darker shades that introduce new and different patterns not usually associated with cork. Cork is also available in accent colors that span every color of the rainbow and can provide a complete custom approach to room and building design.

Grains – The grains of the various cork products range from linear and segmented to spiraling patterns that resemble burl wood.

Types – There are two main styles: glue down tiles and CLIC system panels.

Other Uses

Cork may also be used for wall covering, tackable wall surface, furniture and countertops.

The bark from the cork oak is harvested every 7 years and does not harm the tree, which will continue to grow for 300-400 years. There is a church near Chicago that has cork flooring from 1898.

“No other floor covering can match the combined benefits of cork.”

Warranty: 15 Years Limited Residential Warranty.