Burnaby Cork Flooring

WHAT IS CORK FLOORING MADE FROM? golden_beach_cork_floating_beautiful_flooringCork is one of the most renewable resources on the planet. It is manufactured from the bark of the cork oak which is an evergreen that grows in the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe and Northern Africa. Cork Oak trees are grown specifically for the harvesting of their bark, which is done in the summer when it becomes loose against the trunk of the trees. The harvesting of the bark is a process that does NO HARM to the trees. Rather the bark naturally grows back every 9-10 years, allowing a single crop of Cork Oaks to continue producing for decades. Once the bark is harvested it is granulated, and then pressed flat with binding agents such as resin. It is then baked into the sheets that are used in flooring installations. Here at Trademark Flooring, your Burnaby cork flooring installation experts, we make sure we give you as much information as you need to make sure you make a decision. WHAT APPLICATION METHOD SHOULD YOU USE WHEN INSTALLING CORK FLOORING? cork flooring sampleFloating cork floors are a new product. They work much the same as other floating floors. They have an HDF (high density fiberboard) back and a thin layer of cork glued to the top. They snap together just like the tongue and groove joint. No glue is required. More often than not they also have a thin layer of cork on the bottom that acts as an insulator. Floating cork doesn’t always work good in bathrooms because the substrate (HDF) swells and buckles when immersed in water for prolonged periods. The glue down tiles are often used in areas that get a lot of water intrusion. Glue down tiles have been around for a long time. You can often find it in turn-of-the-century libraries and churches. Bathrooms, Kitchens, laundry room, and other places that are prone to water would be a place that glue down cork would work well. Cork is naturally impervious to water so it holds up well in this environment. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CORK FLOORING? cork flooring has come down in price in the last 5 years do its supply level cork is soft on the feet cork can be sealed for an added protection cork looks amazing and the joints at times seem seamless. cork kinda acts like a rubberized floor if you drop a glass it most likely will not break Here at Trademark Flooring we specialize in supplying and installing cork flooring. We have a vast selection that will fit your needs. we cater to most cities in lower mainland such as vancouver, burnaby, richmond, coquitlam, new westminster, surrey, etc. We are fully insured and all our materials and workmanship are under warranty as well we are accredited with the BBB with A + rating. We offer a no obligation free in home estimate. burnaby flooring installation burnaby laminate flooring