Floating Cork Flooring Ensures Easy Installation

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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Cork flooring is natural and ecologically friendly. It comes in three different forms: cork tile flooring, floating cork flooring, and seamless cork carpet flooring. All of these types are available in natural colors ranging from light tans to almost-black browns (which could be the result of the length of time the cork has been baked). You also have choices on granule sizes, patterns, and colorful pigments.

Floating cork flooring, which features a fiberboard core sandwiched between a cork layer on top and a bottom cushion of cork, has become quite popular. Floating cork flooring has a special tongue-and-groove fastening system, making it easier to install than other types of cork flooring. Nails, adhesives, and staples are no longer required to install floating cork flooring. It doesn't even need a special sub-floor; it simply floats above the sub-floor as its own weight solely holds it in place.

You should note however that a cork floor can be susceptible to scratching. To ensure there is no grit, you have to vacuum cork floors regularly. Unlike hardwood flooring, natural cork flooring doesn't require any laborious maintenance. Although cork flooring is naturally resistant to moisture and stains, make sure you don't flood water all over your cork floor tiles, and always wipe off any liquid. Your floating cork flooring will last for at least fifty years if it's properly cared for.

Cork flooring prices vary widely, depending on your choice of style and quality. You may want to check establishments that offer discount cork flooring. Nonetheless, cork flooring is mid-priced unless you want it custom made. If you want that your floating cork flooring will not easily wear, you will have to pay for the price of quality cork flooring. Looking at as many varieties of floating cork flooring as you can before you buy will ensure that you get quality products.


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