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Cork Flooring for Your Kitchen

Cork has everything going for it. It is eco-friendly and non-slip. It allows a floor to ‘breathe’ and doesn’t develop mould if it gets damp. It is also a very good sound and heat insulator. If you drop a dish on it, the dish will not break, but will leave a small dent. Within a few hours the dent vanishes due to its incredible resiliency. Cork is something worth bearing in mind if you live in an upper-floor apartment. Most importantly, following the revival of seventies style, cork tiles are now firmly back in fashion.

Available in the tile or plank form, cork is fairly straight forward to lay. It can be easily cut and glued on top of hardboard or plywood, but make sure the surface beneath coat bare tiles with three or four coat of sealant to keep them looking their best and to give extra water-resistance. To maintain your green credentials, stick to deep brown but, if you are not into the natural look, colored cork tiles are now also easy to find.

Cork flooring is also wonderful for homes with family members with allergies. It is hypoallergenic and does not absorb dust or mites, letting you mop the floor clean to remove the allergens. This makes it an ideal flooring for people with allergies, as the dust will not cause them problems.

Cork flooring is great for any kitchen because of the multitude of design choices that your can choose from. Simple, country design blends just as easily as sleek, modern design does. The wide array of colors and shades of light and dark really open up all avenues for decorating. You can get more advice and quote on cork flooring from your local contractor.

1 comment:

Team Wicanders said...

Hi Kenny,
We couldn't have said it better ourselves. But all cork flooring is not equal. Make sure your readers check out the manufacturers' warranties for residential applications. Buying cork is one thing. Standing behind it for 25 years is another.
Cheers!
Team Wicanders