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There are times when the most important rooms in a house aren’t what we usually think they are. Bedrooms are living rooms are what most people think are the most important, but for some, the kitchen and the basement provide more comfort when designed the right way. The kitchen is a place where culinary creativity is enhanced. For some, it is also a place for solitude, especially in the morning while having a cup of coffee and reading the morning paper. The basement, although commonly used as storage areas, can also be turned into places for creativity, rest, and recreation. Some people have creatively converted their basements into extra bedrooms, or a play area for their children. If you consider the kitchen and basement to be important rooms in your home, then installing cork floors can enhance their beauty. Here are a few reasons why. Cork Floors for the Kitchen Kitchen flooring is one of the most used areas in many homes, especially those with complete families. Kitchens are often considered as high traffic areas, even more when there are guests in the house. This is probably why many homeowners think twice about installing these in their kitchen. The reason is, there is a common misconception about them mainly because of their softness. Many people believe that these floors aren’t durable enough to handle a high traffic area. However, they are quite the opposite. Even though cork is softer than other flooring materials, it does not lack in durability. They have been proven time and again to be very durable. In fact, some manufacturers produce specially treated products to enhance the durability of these floor tiles. Many high traffic areas like buildings, offices, and churches use specially treated these floors because these are not only durable, but also increase the beauty of the area. Many modern homes use cork tiles for the kitchen flooring. The wide variety designs available make it easier to match the floor design with the overall theme of the kitchen. Whether the kitchen has a modern or contemporary design, there will surely be a cork tile design that will match perfectly. Cork Floors for the Basement One of the reasons why homeowners are hesitant to use cork tiles as basement flooring is because of these areas are prone to moisture. This is definitely true as moisture can seep from a concrete floor and wreck havoc on cork tiles. However, there is a way to prevent this from happening. Homes that use these floors or hardwood for their basements use the floating floor design. This is when plywood is first installed over the concrete floor and a moisture barrier is added. Cork floors with a click together design are then installed over the plywood. It’s important to note that these floors expand and contract depending on the temperature and humidity in a room. This is a normal occurrence for cork and hardwood floors. When cork floor tiles are used for basement flooring, small gaps are provide along the sides of the wall to allow the tiles to expand and contract naturally. The kitchen and basement flooring can be some of the most used floors in the house. As such, they are susceptible to damage from outside elements. Forna Flooring’s wood coating increases the durability of cork floors thus extending their lifespan.
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