Cork

Although cork has been used for flooring for over a century, it has gained popularity in recent years as a floor covering choice in both homes and businesses. As many people associate cork with bulletin boards and bottle stoppers, the material is often disregarded for flooring renovation projects. However, cork flooring offers many enticing benefits.

Natural and Renewable Resource

Cork is a natural and renewable flooring material that provides excellent insulation and sound absorption. Because of its comfortable feel, cork flooring is a popular choice for kitchens, garages, and dorm rooms. At Floor Factors offer a wide variety of patterns and colors to choose from!

The Benefits of Cork

The numerous benefits of cork flooring may surprise you. Finished cork floors can look similar to hardwood while providing the soft comfort of carpet. The material is easy to maintain, insulating, and sound-absorbent. Cork flooring is made up of mostly air, making it extremely elastic. When soft cork is compressed with moderate weight, it will regain its original form. Furthermore, when cork flooring is lightly poked or punctured, it will naturally reseal. Because cork is such a warm floor covering choice, it’s a great alternative to carpet.

Excellent Sound Absorption

Home theaters, music rooms, and more can benefit from the sound absorption of cork flooring. Cork is available in either direct-glue tiles or floating planks. It’s an eco-friendly and energy efficient floor covering choice that lasts for up to 30 years. In addition, cork is naturally flame resistant and will not release any harmful toxins into the air if it comes into contact with fire. Cork flooring also repels insects and is antimicrobial, making it resistant to mold and mildew.

The Best Cork Flooring 

At Floor Factors, we work with only the highest-quality manufacturers who use the most innovative processes to create stunning styles and designs. 

Curious about cork? We’re here to answer any questions you may have. For example, many of our clients in Portland have asked us about waterproof cork flooring. We carry only the best!

We invite you to learn more about Amorim WISE cork floors. Their product designs are handmade and inspired by nature. By using innovative technologies, the flooring material is known for its comfort and thermal and acoustic performance. 

Want the classic high-end look of hardwood flooring, but worried about water damage? Amorim’s Wood WISE products are the perfect choice for you. Available in myriad wood-like looks, you can choose from designs including rustic knotted hardwood and classic oak to contemporary wood-look cork flooring in stately pale grey or ivory. 

These are just a few options from Amorim’s WISE collection. We invite you to view all their products! 

If you’d like to see these gorgeous flooring materials in person, stop by our showroom in Portland’s Pearl District. Our in-house designers are available to assist you with any questions you may have.

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Cork Construction

Contrary to popular belief, cork is a remarkably versatile floor covering solution. The top layer of the material is typically laminated with a veneer which is available in countless colors, patterns, and styles. The finished product appears much different than raw cork material. It’s possible you’ve seen tasteful residential or commercial cork flooring somewhere without realizing it.

Before cork floors are laminated, pieces of the raw cork material are combined and formed into blocks using an adhesive. The blocks are then cut thinly into planks or tiles. The thin cork can be dyed different colors and mixed with various grain patterns. The result is a custom floor covering solution in virtually any shade and style you can think of. Many home or business owners opt for a natural, wood-like grain for their cork plank finish to mimic hardwood floors.

Some choose textures with the appearance of granite, while others go for solid shades such as white, green, red, or black, or even the classic black and white checkered pattern often seen in kitchens.

Comfortable flooring is a vital component to creating a cozy, peaceful indoor space. Cork flooring costs less than stone and hardwood flooring, but it can mimic the appearance of more expensive materials. Cork flooring has become a popular commercial and residential floor covering choice in recent years. Created from the bark of cork oak trees, cork is harvested by hand without the need to cut the tree. This makes cork a renewable resource. The many benefits of cork floors have sparked the interest of both home and business owners for building and renovation projects.

To learn more about Cork flooring offered at Floor Factors, contact us today!  We are a trusted architectural flooring resource and can help you select the best flooring choice for your space.