A fast growing trend is kitchen flooring is cork kitchen floors. Made from the bark of the cork oak tree it is incredibly resilient as well being green. A cork oak tree can grow in 9-14 years and the bark is removed and used to produce the cork, this process does not harm the tree, and it actually regrows itself. Cork flooring is also very soft under foot and some people compare it to walking on air, due mainly to the million of air cells inherent to cork.
Cork does not offer the variety of some other flooring materials but it does offer a very wide range of options, and like anything else that is gaining in popularity it is bound to increase. Available in planks as well as tile it offers a wide range of looks that will appeal to most people and kitchen styles. The natural colors of cork are not that wide ranging but it can be baked to produce a wide variety of colors and styles.
Pros:
-Durable to impact while being easy on the body
-Possesses a natural heat and sound absorbtion ability
-Fire and water resistant (water resistance depends on if it properly installed and sealed)
Cons:
-Lacks choices
-Will fade in sunlight
-Must reinforce any area with a heavy appliance on it to prevent damage
Cork kitchen flooring is very well priced for the many positive features that it can bring to your kitchen remodel. Starting at four dollars a square foot, installed, and going up from there depending on the color that you choose. If you’re looking for a kitchen flooring option that is environmentally friendly along with being durable, soft, and resistant to many different types of mold, insects, and fungus cork kitchen flooring would be a great choice for you and your family.
Hello my name is Steven Tikas and I have a website that I have dedicated to helping people make an informed and educated decision when dealing with kitchen remodeling. For more specific information about cork kitchen flooring or general kitchen flooring choices available for your kitchen check out my website.
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