Cork

Which type of flooring is made from a renewable resource, is soft and warm underfoot and has natural sound-deadening and insulation characteristics?

Cork is a natural product that is eco-sensitive and from a renewable resource. It is best known as an insulating material.
It was first used as a flooring material back in the early 30s and 40s when architects like Frank Lloyd Wright gave it a huge profile.
Today, cork flooring has taken on a fresh look to add style and "quietness" to your home, as well as keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer.
What used to be available in any colour as long as it was brown is now as modern as the 21st century with finishes and colours as varied as your lifestyle.
The newest fashion trends include more colours, metallics, and even one-off colours to your specification are easily arranged with some manufacturers. Paua inlays and designer floor designs are now a regular occurrence.
You'll find cork works well in any room of the house: bathrooms, kitchens, living and playrooms. Because it is non-allergenic, non-toxic and does not harbour dust mites it is ideal for those who want to use ecologically friendly products.
It can also now be laid and finished in one day, making it a much more user-friendly floor covering. The use of water borne polyurethane has also helped as there are no strong solvent odours or toxic emissions and the finish is dry within 3 hours.
We have professional installers or can give you advice on laying cork tiles yourself.