Compressed Cork Flooring

Coretec uses a 3mm cork pad rather than the standard 1 5mm pad stating the patented coretec construction has been enhanced to create a softer warmer and quieter floor.

Compressed cork flooring.

World wildlife fund and royal botanic gardens kew the bark is hand harvested every nine years leaving a protective inner layer of bark that allows the tree to continue to grow and regenerate new bark sources. Case model hc1053 12 44 sq. The compressed cork top layer provides extreme comfort and quiet flooring. 135 80 case.

Cork flooring is available in tiles and planks. Compressed cork is bonded to fiberboard which gets bonded to uncompressed cork. This creates a floating floor. 135 80 case 12 44 sq.

Another newer form of cork flooring is laminated planks which consist of a bottom layer of compressed cork then a core of medium density fiberboard mdf or high density fiberboard then. Cork planks are constructed using ground cork mix. The very popular plank form is a laminated product featuring a base layer of compressed cork a core layer of fiberboard and a surface layer of top quality cork. What sets this coretec vinyl plank flooring apart is the 12mm thickness that feels more like genuine hardwood flooring.

The average cost of installing 100 square feet of cork flooring is 950 the price of more expensive projects is about 1 400 while it can run as little as 500 the total ranges between 5 and 14 per square foot the amount for flooring material varies based on quality and color but it usually ranges from 3 to 12 per square foot labor and the supplies and equipment for the job runs about. The traditional cork flooring consists of solid cork tiles that are applied to the floor with glue down applications much the way vinyl tiles are installed. Corkplus blue underlay with microban antimicrobial product protection warm quiet corkplus blue attached underlay with built in microban antimicrobial product protection inhibits the growth of mold and mildew that cause stains odours and flooring. A cork floor provides a comfortable cushion underfoot because it gives when compressed.

Length plank cork flooring 10 92 sq. There are many cork flooring products available from glue down tiles and rollout sheets to click lock planks that float over the subfloor. Cork flooring is available in tiles and planks in many styles colors and sizes. Wide x 36 in.

The majority of cork used for flooring as well as wine bottle corks actually comes from the bark of the cork oak tree or quercus suber native to the mediterranean sources. Cork flooring cork flooring provides a comfortable cushion underfoot because it gives when compressed. Cork is also a natural thermal and sound insulator which means rooms with cork flooring are naturally warm and quiet. These are best when glued to either concrete or plywood subfloors.

Thick x 5 1 2 in.