Cork Floor Tile
A cork floor tile is a magnificent bit of flooring. It's environmentally sound for the home owner and the environment because it's made from the bark of the live cork tree. They are easy to install, wear well, are easy to clean, look great and muffle sounds.
One type of flooring that is not normally even thought about or considered when homeowners are updating their homes is cork floor tile. The look of cork floor tiles is unlike any other flooring that you can choose with its unique colors, texture, and functionality. It can be used in any room of your home to help make a room feel warmer, more comfortable, and more inviting.
Cork is a resilient material, which means the tiles give when walked on. This means when you are standing up for long periods of time the floor will be more cushioned for your feet. This is a great benefit for your kitchen, because it's a room where you stand the most, due to cooking and washing dishes. Having resilient flooring under your feet can help to keep your feet and legs from becoming tired and painful.
Can cork floor tiles be used in any room? They most certainly can. They are extremely durable, which makes them ideal for those high traffic areas in your home. Cork floor tiles have been widely used in commercial buildings for many years because they are durable and can withstand a great deal of wear and tear. There are other benefits of the cork floor tiles as well.
Cork is a great flooring choice if you want to help reduce the sound level of a room. They are naturally insulating, reducing sound transmissions in and between rooms. Rooms where this could come in handy include a family room, a child or teenager's bedroom, and other rooms where the sound level gets very loud.
The insulating power of cork floor tiles can also help to keep the temperature in your room more constant. The flooring can keep the heat in your home during the winter and help keep the room cooler during the summer. If you enjoy walking around bare footed, then you will love the fact that cork floor tiles feel warmer than other flooring choices like ceramic tile, hardwoods, and more.
If you suffer from allergies, you will be happy to know that cork floor tiles are naturally hypo-allergenic. The cork material inhibits the growth of mold and bacteria and it also keeps away allergens like dust mites and other bugs. If you have an allergy sufferer in your home, you will want to consider cork floor tiles for your home, because they are a much healthier choice than carpeting.
No cork tiles are the same. This is a great way to make a floor more visually appealing and interesting. The whorls and swirls that are naturally in cork are enhanced by the natural color of the cork. You will be amazed at the great beauty and visual appeal that cork floor tiles can add to your room or your home.
And cork floor tiles are easy to install. Whether you select the peel-and-stick or the glued-down approach, you can easily install this kind of flooring if you are a do-it-yourselfer.All of these benefits come together to make cork floor tiles a beautiful choice for most homes. By choosing a quality cork floor tile and a professional installer, you will soon be on your way to having beautiful and functional flooring that will stand the test of time.
I was planning on installing a cork floor in the kitchen of my newly renovated 2 bedroom unit. I walked on one the other day and it was HEAVENLY soft on my tootsies without being icy-cold like a stone tile. Firstly, is this practical on a modest budget or is it much more EXPENSIVE $$$ than tile. Secondly,does it come in off-white (or are all corks brownish/red?) Intersted in your opinion.
Catherine Bruce at May 23, 2009 2:18 PMHi Catherine,
The Flooring Lady at May 25, 2009 12:58 PMCork flooring is usually found in neutral colors. I would think it's a possibility to stain it the way you want and then follow up with a poly for a sealer, such as Diamond Coat Varathane Polyurethane. I've never known of anybody who has done this, but it sounds possible, depending upon if the flooring will take the stain and if the stain/poly will be compatible with any finishes that have been applied by the manufacturer.