| ...cork
is the bark of an oak tree known botanically a quercus suber. it is an evergreen
which grows in commercial stands only in areas bordering the mediterranean sea.
of the important cork producing countries, portugal supplies approximately 50%,
spain 25%, and the balance is divided between algeria, france, morocco, italy
and tunisia. as early as 2,500 bc cork was used as fishing floats in an... |
| ...cork is nature’s versatile treasure. it is the outer bark of the cork oak
tree, grown predominately in the southern half of portugal. used in products
ranging from engine gaskets to wine corks, cork has adapted to the worlds
rapidly changing tastes and technology for over two hundred years.
beyond the versatility of cork, it is also one of the most environmentally
sensitive materials av... |
| ...apc cork's, cork flooring uses the material extracted from the bark of the
cork oak tree, which only grows in the forests of mediterranean countries. the
largest concentration of cork flooring plantations are found in spain and
portugal.
the bark, which becomes the cork flooring, was designed by mother nature to
protect the tree during its average 500-year lifespan. not only is the bar... |
| ...how you can benefit from wicanders cork flooring
fast & easy installation
whether you choose the floating or stick-down option, wicanders floors are
quicker and easier to install than ever before. with the improved corkloc-design
and increased sizes of the stick-down range, a wicanders floor saves time and
reduces installation expense.
durability
with their unique cork structure and ... |
| ...welcome to the exciting world of solida cork flooring
cork, natures most perfect gift, has been fashioned into flooring for over a
hundred years. the wide selection of solida cork designs, colours and shapes
offers endless design possibilities. solida cork floors can be custom coloured
and shaped to match any décor.
- outstanding acoustical & thermal insulation
- resistance to moistur... |
| ...cork consists of a tight web of up to 40 million cells per cubic centimeter. the cell membranes retain gas, giving cork its capacity to float, insulate and re-expand quickly after compression. cork is natural, recyclable and biodegradable. no natural or man-made material replicates its properties.
cork retains unique qualities of flexibility, elasticity and compressibility. its extreme resilienc... |
| ...cork is the ultimate green flooring material
cork is a completely renewable resource harvested as bark from living cork trees, never harmed by the harvest. our cork flooring is composed of 100% post-industrial recycled content from wine-stopper production.
cork trees store carbon in order to regenerate their bark, and a harvested cork tree absorbs up to five times more than one that isn't.
comp... |
| ...jelinek cork group (jcg) is over 150 years old. today it is one of the oldest
continually active cork companies in the world. it remains a privately owned,
fifth generation family run company headquartered in canada with subsidiary
warehousing, office, and/or production facilities in various countries around
the world. jcg ships cork products to over thirty different countries each year.
... |
| ...capri cork offers high quality commercial floor coverings created with cork,
rubber or a combination of both rubber and cork.
the capri cork collections include mediterra gluedown cork and eco-clicks cork
floating floor. the re-tire recycled rubber collections consist of basics,
kaleidoscope, medley (with cork content) and shades of black. capri’s rubber
cork collections are cor-terra, an... |
| ...n honolulu, hawaii. our flooring
collection offers the widest range of environmentally responsible products,
including: bamboo flooring, strand bamboo(e-boo), handscraped, wirebrushed,
cocoboo, cork flooring, and moldings.
email us today.
our eco-friendly line of flooring is not only a beautiful, durable and stable
alternative to hardwood flooring, it is also elegant and environmentally... |
| ...robina cork flooring is an excellent choice in flooring because of its
durability, insulation properties and health benefits. although cork is much
softer than most hardwoods, any dents slowly push out over time and the surface
returns to its normal state. cork is a natural insulator and suppresses sound.
this means that cork flooring not only dampens the sound of walking over a hard
sur... |
| ...with a portfolio that combines a wide range of solutions, the products of the floor and wall coverings bu have revolutionised the traditional concept of cork flooring, by blending the unique properties of this raw material with other materials - for example creating wood, vinyl and other completely innovative visuals - and even incorporating the latest digital printing technology. this technology ... |
| ...cork is an impermeable buoyant material, the phellem layer of bark tissue that is harvested for commercial use primarily from quercus suber (the cork oak), which is endemic to southwest europe and northwest africa. cork is composed of suberin, a hydrophobic substance and, because of its impermeable, buoyant, elastic, and fire retardant properties, it is used in a variety of products, including flo... |
| ...the combination of durability and low maintenance also make cork plank flooring perfect for various commercial interiors, such as stages, music rooms and dance floors.
introduced in the late 1800s, cork flooring has a proven track record as one of the most resilient of the sustainable harvested natural materials. it is produced from the bark of mature cork trees indigenous to spain, portugal, an... |
| ...cork flooring offers numerous benefits to consumers searching for something
new and exciting for their home. natural cork flooring is comfortable to walk
on... providing a cushion for your feet. cork flooring creates a feeling of
warmth... a good non-allergenic alternative to carpeting. cork tile
flooring is durable, fire resistant, anti-microbial, insect resistant, and
a thermal insu... |
| ...iced very competitively.
flooring
carpets trap dirt, dust and other allergens. if possible, remove wall-to-wall carpeting and replace it with natural wood flooring, such as sustainable bamboo or cork flooring.
- sweep and vacuum floors regularly to control dust.
- wet mop with a microfiber mop to remove dust and dirt more efficiently.
- clean up spills right away.
if the carpets... |
| ...cork flooring is quick and easy to install. you can choose either a floating floor, which is not glued or nailed to the subfloor, or cork tiles, which are glued down to the subfloor. floating floors are made to click and lock together for a quick and easy, no-mess installation. adhered tiles are secured in place with an adhesive... |
| ...suzanne of charlotte, nc remodeled her home and loves her cork flooring, wall tiles and bamboo... |
| ...diy cork flooring installatio... |
| ...candice olson from "divine design" explains why she loves cork flooring... |
| ...cork flooring the features & benefits of cor... |
| ...One of the earliest of modern resilient floor coverings, the flooring is made from the bark of cork oak trees, a replenishable material. Cork flooring is available in tiles and sheet goods in natural unfinished cork, waxed cork, resin-reinforced waxed and vinyl impregnated cork in many colors including natural shades... |