Home Design

SUSTAINABLE CORK FLOORING

With the warmth of carpet, the elegance of hardwood timber and the colour range of floating floors, the latest cork flooring is sure to entice your imagination for your next build or renovation. Full of warmth and versatility, this delightful and eco-friendly flooring solution is making a comeback, and it’s easy to see why.

For people who care about their environmental footprint, you’lltwo centuries, it’s a long-term naturally renewable product. With fast regeneration of the bark, cork harvesting is conducted every nine to 14 years, which actually supports the longevity of the tree. The entire process of making cork tiles is based on heat and steam, which releases naturally occurring resins that solidify when cooled to bind the compressed granules together. This eliminates the need for adhesives or other binding concentrates, meaning your floor does not contain any formaldehydes or other harmful chemicals, producing a healthier living environment.

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