Cork Flooring was popular 20 years ago, now in an easy to install click system format and stunning range of designs and colours cork is set to be a popular flooring choice for home owners. Cork is harvested from the bark of the cork oak tree. The tree is not damaged and the bark regrows completely taking on a smoother texture after each harvest. Harvesting only occurs once every nine years and a cork oak can live for 150-200 years, so it can be safely harvested up to 20 times during its life cycle making a truly renewable and sustainable resource.
Cork is made of millions of cork cells and no matter how much it is walked on or how long furniture stands on it, cork always regains its shape and retains its elasticity. Cork flooring is a good thermal and sound insulator making it comfortable and quiet floor to walk on. |