County Cork Flooring


County Cork Flooring hit the New York market in 1986. Since then, it has flooded homes and business houses all over the New York state. The wood of the cork oak tree is what the natural cork flooring is made of. This wood is a renewable resource, since it can be harvested once in every decade. The cork oak can re-grow its bark.

The cork oak floors have a unique appearance. The way the flat bark is carved can give rise to beautiful designs. Cork wood, which was formerly used for surface flooring, has radically developed over the years, with new technology being incorporated in it. The floors are modern and available in several patterns and colors.

County cork flooring is a fantastic investment. This flooring provides comfort to homes since they are warm and has a strong surface, which is anti-inflammable, anti microbial, and can resist mildews and termites, the most common pests. Proper maintenance and careful usage enable the cork floor to last for a lifetime.

This particular cork flooring is usually protected with few coats of UV cured acrylic finishing, and at any point, a fresh coat of polyurethane can transform a floor that has begun to show signs of wear and tear. Moreover, cork floors give way when compressed, and thus, furniture being lugged across the floor leaves no marks or bends. Thus, judged from this perspective, cork floors are much better than carpet or vinyl floors..

County cork wood has a substance called Suberin, which is a natural insect repellant that keeps termites and microbes away. County cork floors are a good alternative for people who love the warmth of the carpet, but cannot keep them due to allergies. These floors are excellent for multi storeyed buildings, as they inhibit the conduction of temperature and sound, as they are made of prism shaped cells, which are filled with air