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| Natural cork products have
been enriching interiors for over 100 years. They offer
a variety of benefits that no other flooring can match!
Cork flooring has improved durability and an ease of maintenance
that wasn't available in years past. It is available in
an array of beautiful colors and patterns. Its unique
cellular structure makes it a cushion underfoot, a great
thermal insulator, resilient, impermeable, hypoallergenic,
anti-static and fire retardant.
Cork flooring is made from the outer bark of the cork
tree, Quercus suber, harvested by hand every 9-10 years
over the tree's potential lifespan of 500 years. The
properties of cork are derived naturally from the structure
and chemical composition of the inner cells. Each cubic
inch is made up of 100 million prism shaped cells filled
with air.
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CORK FLOORING OFFERS A COMBINATION OF BENEFITS NO OTHER
FLOOR CAN MATCH:
INSULATION - Because cork is 50%
air by volume, it has wonderful thermal and acoustical
insulating properties.
RESILIENCY AND ELASTICITY - Cork provides a
comfortable cushion underfoot as it gives under
compression. Cork "bounces back" so recovery from marks
left by furniture will leave minimal residual
indentation ... less noticeable than wood, carpet or
vinyl floors.
DURABILITY - Cork is remarkably resistant to
wear, as it is less affected by impact and friction than
other hard surfaces.
IMPERMEABILITY - Cork contains a natural waxy
substance rendering it water resistant and airtight.
HYPOALLERGENIC AND ANTIMICROBIAL -
Cork does not absorb dust and consequently
does not cause allergies. It contains Suberin, a natural
repellent to insects, mold and mildew.
FIRE RETARDANT - A natural fire retardant, cork
does not spread flames and does not release toxic gases
during combustion.
INSTALLATION - Cork can be installed as a
"floating floor". The planks snap together providing an
easy do-it-yourself install. Or, Underfoot can install
the floor for you. Cork can also be purchased in tiles
which are glued down. We recommend our professional
installation for this process. A well-maintained floor
will last for decades. Only sweeping and dust mopping
are required. Cork floors can be re-coated with Urethane
to rejuvenate the finish if signs of wear occur. This
floor is easy on the environment, easy on your feet,
easy on your ears, easy on your health and easy on your
pocketbook. |
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