Cork Tile Flooring


If you are bored with your hardwood flooring then try cork tile flooring. It is durable and very comfortable to walk on. Therefore, do not go by its hard finish because in reality it is quite flexible. Try dropping a flower vase on the floor it will never break.

Now, what is a cork? It is a permeable substance with lots of little air cells per square inch. Therefore, you get an insulated floor to walk on. Moreover, a cork floor tile (regardless of its color) also absorbs sound. Cork tile floor is also capable of controlling the noise level of your room.

Where does this cork come from? It is peeled off from the cork-oak trees. Its natural colors vary from white to deep, dark browns. The more the cork is baked the color gets darker. It is usually thick by 3/16-inch range.

If you are looking for some colorful finish of flooring, you surely have a wide variety of choices. There are cork tiles in reds, greens and blues. How is the color derived? A tainted cork veneer cork coating over a natural-colored cork support makes the color.

Cork tile flooring has one problem. The tiles do not come in a wide range of colors. Otherwise, they are natural, can be sanded and refinished. Does that sound like hard wood floors?

For easy installation, a cork panel floor is at its best. One foot by three feet, these planks are easily installed. Likewise, it has other attributes of cork floors.

When it comes to cork tile flooring, its advantages beset the drawbacks. It does not catch fire easily. Cork is a natural product and adds a charm to your home. It is a good sound reducer. Moreover, the nature remains unhampered as the cork-oak tree grows its skin again. Now, it is time for you to decide.