The look of cork is what first draws homeowners to it for their homes and offices. The unique whirls and swirls in the cork tile, as well as the speckles are what make this flooring unique and fun to look at. It comes in a wide variety of colors, including reds, browns, greens and blacks. This allows you to find the cork tile that works best for you and your particular decorating style. They go well with any decorating style, too, which makes them excellent for use in homes where the homeowner enjoys redecorating.

Cork flooring has other benefits in addition to its look, too. It offers excellent sound reducing abilities, making it excellent for rooms like sound studios or teenager's rooms. It is also wonderful for insulating rooms against the heat and cold. It can keep your feet warm during even the coldest winter months, and cool during hot summer months. It also has natural cushioning in it, which makes it great to walk on. The other benefits of cork tile include the fact that it is anti-static, water resistant, and anti-allergenic. All of these benefits and more are what make this flooring choice an excellent one for any home.

Another thing to consider when thinking about cork tile flooring is that it is considered to be a flooring that is environmentally friendly. Cork is taken from the bark of the tree, which means that trees do not have to be cut down to be used. This harvesting of bark is done every nine years to allow the tree time replenish itself. If you are interested in keeping your impact upon the environment to a minimum, then cork tile may be the flooring choice that you will want to make for your home.

Cork tile is normally glued down to help make sure that it is firmly connected. The glue choice that is made at this stage is very important, because the wrong glue can keep the tiles from being firmly affixed to the subflooring, which will cause them to wear out more quickly and can be dangerous to walk on. A strong adhesive is necessary to help the cork tiles be as durable as possible. Unfortunately, most of the glues recommended by flooring outlets or manufacturers is noxious. There are glues that are low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds) so are better for indoor air quality.

Most cork tile for floors is pre-finished, often with something like an aluminum oxide that's been UV cured. I have a friend with a cork tile floor that he bought unfinished and finished in place. After seeing how some pre-finished floors wear, I highly recommend having the floors finished in place to give you the best wear possible.

If you have been looking for a unique way to cover your floors, then you will definitely want to consider cork tiles. Their unique colors and shading, as well as the other benefits, makes them an excellent choice for any room in your home. You'll be amazed at how comfortable they make your home and floors. Cork tiles are not just for bulletin boards anymore.