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Cork floors can be installed in any room of your home. With this article we hope to give you some suggestions as to where and why certain floors should be installed. Basement: Installing cork flooring in the basement is an excellent choice. This is because cork has several properties that make it a preferable option for basement flooring. Firstly, cork flooring is resistant to mold and secondly, it is warm underfoot. Its ability to also insulate against sound as well as be naturally fire resistant and skid resistantmake it a desirable feature in the basement. Basement areas are in need of these attributes and cork delivers a great flooring alternative. You can choose from two types of installation: glue-down cork tiles or floating planks, although in most cases, homeowners find that it is easier to use a floating floor system.We recommend floating cork planks as this is not only easier in installation but also takes less effort and prep time. Due to a risk of moisture migration from the concrete slab floating floors should be placed over a moisture barrier to minimize any problems. Kitchen: Cork floors in the kitchen can be the icing on your cake. Both glue down tiles or floating planks work well in this area. Corks cushiony attribute will help to reduce feet and leg pain and allow for long periods of standing. Cooking becomes a joy with one worry eliminated. Cork contains a substance called suberin, this is a waxy substance which makes cork flooring resistant to moisture. While it is not completely impermeable, it makes it resistant enough to prevent long term damage and deterioration from water. The presence of suberin also makes cork flooring resistant to high heat and reduces its chances of catching fire. Cork floors laid in a kitchen should be sealed with two coats of water-based polyurethane. This is to ensure the under-floor will also be protected from accidental spills. Bath: The best form of cork flooring for a bathroom is the cork glue down tile. This tile, once glued and then sealed with three coats of water based polyurethane, is 100% water proof and has the ability to look great for decades! Unfortunately this is also the system that requires the most preparation time and as a result may needa professional to make the process easier. It requires that you purchase water-based contact cement flooring adhesive designed for wood flooringwhich will add considerably to the bottom line. It is also not to be installed over a cement pad that is below grade or that has not been sealed properly. The installation is a bit tricky which is why we suggest you leave the harder installation technique to the smallest area in the house. Looking for an easy and affordable way to revamp your home décor? You should consider cork floating flooring . To see the varieties of cork floor that are available, go to iCork Flooring today.
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