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Cork flooring
World of Rugs & Furniture is a full service showroom. We can provide you with any type of cork flooring services that you need.- Onsite consultation including measurement, samples and estimates
- Professional installation, including removal of existing flooring if needed
- Cost competitive
- We work with builder grade to designer grade products
Cork floors are the latest decorating sensation. Walking on cork is like walking on air, because cork is 50% air!
Cork flooring is a beautiful alternative to standard wood flooring and has many qualities traditional wood flooring lacks.
You will not believe the versatility, style and low cost of this sustainable green product!
Being that cork flooring is moisture resistant and tough, durability is an important consideration when choosing cork floors.
More importantly for frugal tastes is that cork flooring can be had for a fraction of the price of expensive hardwood varieties, without sacrificing classic beauty and elegance.
 | What is Cork?Cork is the outer bark of the cork oak tree. The Latin name for the cork oak tree is Quercus (oak) suber (cork). This remarkable tree has a bark which is unique throughout the plant kingdom. The cork bark can be harvested from the tree, allowing new bark to grow in its place without killing or damaging the trees. This makes every tree a renewable source of raw material. The cork is harvested (peeled) from each tree time after time. The first harvest of the cork bark occurs approximately 20 years after a sapling is planted. After each harvest the cork tree fully regenerates its precious bark and is harvested over and over again every 9 to 10 years until the tree is approximately 200 years old. At that time the aged tree is removed and two new saplings are planted in its place, ensuring the cork forest continues to flourish and expand. Additionally the cork oak tree also reproduces off-springs naturally by dropping acorns that seed themselves and eventually mature into productive full grown trees. |
Cork is a wood product with some unusual, natural benefits: - Cork is a renewable resource.
- Millions of air-cells give cork floors a natural cushion, feels like you are walking on air.
- Cork flooring is warm to the touch.
- The acoustical insulation properties of cork help reduce noise.
- Cork is non-absorbent and will not trap dirt & fungus.
- Cork is easy to maintain.
- It is repairable with wood filler.
- Cork is great in any room including kitchens & bathrooms.
- Cork floors are rugged enough to with stand heavy wear.
- Cork is used around the world both residentially & commercially.
- Electrically dissipative- cork flooring does not produce static electricity making it suitable for rooms with electronic equipment and appliances.
- Hypo allergenic-Cork does not attract dust and consequently does not cause allergies.
- Cork is fire retardant.
- Cork flooring is resistant to more than 35 species of insects including termites.
- Easy Installation - cork floating floor panels are easily installed without the use of glues or special tools.
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Like to know more?...
If you like to know more about cork flooring, like to get a quote or like to schedule an appointment for free in-house measuring / consultations, please contact World of Rugs & Furniture or email our flooring department: flooring@worldofrugs.com
With in-house consultations, our flooring specialist will bring samples to your doorstep! |
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