Cork Flooring Benefits

In addition to the natural beauty of cork flooring , there are many other benefits that can be drawn from this wonderful material. Here are the different benefits that cork flooring has to offer.
 

Comfort and Safety

Cork flooring is one of the most supportive and comfortable types of flooring available. In cork flooring, air is trapped within the cellular structure of the cork which provides a natural shock absorbing feel. It’s great for rooms where you might be standing a lot, such as kitchens.
 

Unique Beauty

Cork flooring has unique natural patterns rivaled by few other natural materials. There are 100’s of color choices and cork flooring now comes in many various tile shapes and patterns as well.
 

Noise Reduction

Silence is golden. The cellular structure that makes cork flooring comfortable also reduces noises and vibrations from footsteps and other movements. Unlike hard materials like wood, tile or vinyl, cork flooring is quiet and dramatically reduces impact noises such as high heels or the sound of pets.
 

Hypoallergenic and Safe

Cork flooring is one of the most eco-friendly flooring products you can buy. Cork’s natural properties are anti-allergenic and resistant to insects.

The naturally occurring waxy substance in the cork flooring called suberin repels insects, mites and mold and protects cork flooring from rotting when wet for a long time. In addition, suberin is naturally fire resistant and cork flooring doesn’t release any toxic off-gassing when it burns. The natural properties in cork flooring plus the coatings used to seal cork flooring make it healthy and safe for adults, pets and babies.
 

Durable and Easy Maintenance

Durability is a very strong trait of cork flooring, and cork floors have been used in many public buildings such as libraries and schools since 1898, long before residential applications. Cork flooring can be used in high traffic areas to create a very unique and natural look.

Cork flooring is a material which has been around for thousands and thousands of years and the durability of this material is also evidenced by the fact that a lot of architectural and historical buildings were built with cork flooring. The durability of cork is attributed to the fact that it is composed of millions of cells. Compared to other kinds of flooring like hardwood, cork flooring has the ability to be less affected by impact, scratching and friction from heavy equipment and high level of activity.