Cork Floor Types
Things You Didn’t Know About Cork Floor Types
Many public places such as churches, courts, banks and libraries have cork floor types as they are durable, long lasting and fairly easy and inexpensive to repair. It is also the flooring choice of businesses and individuals who wish to reduce their carbon footprint as the make-up of these floors is completely eco-friendly. This is possible as Cork Oak trees are not destroyed. Their bark is harvested every 9 years, without damaging the actual tree. The making of cork flooring is actually a recycling process as the off-cuts from wine stoppers are used for producing flooring.
Cork floor types are soft and comfortable to walk on. This is because the bark actually contains millions of cork cells which contain air. This creates a cushioned feeling when walking and standing on it. There are many benefits to using cork starting from its sound reduction abilities and stemming through to its insulation properties. It is often used in music rooms and in factories where heavy, noisy machinery is used as it is known to reduce both impact sound and sound transmission. You will also never find cork floor types to be very cool or very hot. It is simply the ideal, self adjusting floor type. It maintains its own comfortable, median temperature at all times.
Cork floor types also contain a natural substance called Suberin. This substance is known to repel insects, bugs and mites, which means that you will never experience an insect infestation with your chosen cork floor types. Suberin is a very waxy substance which also protects the cork from rotting. This has been seen even in instances where the cork has been submerged in water for extended periods of time.
If you are considering the various cork floor types available for installation in your business or home, take the time to contact Top Carpets. Here you can expect to be provided with an affordable and top quality flooring solution.
