Cork flooring is not new. It has been used in high traffic public buildings for over 100 years. Also, Frank Lloyd Wright used cork flooring in some of his residential projects in the 1930‘s, and they’re still in use today. Just recently, one of my clients put cork flooring throughout her entire house (all 3500 square feet!), and she has a dog and 4 kids!
I prefer Solida's glue-down cork tiles to the floating click-together cork planks. I realize that floating cork is easier to install and is good enough for such areas as living rooms and bedrooms; however, sealed-on-site glue-down cork tiles are completely water-proof, so they can be used in bathrooms and kitchens without fear.
Glue-down cork tiles also come in a wide variety of patterns, sizes and colours, for a truly custom look. A popular size right now is the 24" x 24" large square as well as the 12" x 24" rectangle with bevelled edges. Another popular look is the 12" x 6" smaller rectangle done in a herringbone pattern.
You can do borders and inserts in accent colours and in a variety of sizes, to help tie together various elements of a room for that WOW factor!
What I also like about cork flooring is that it’s anti-microbial, hypoallergenic, and environmentally sustainable. Cork is the bark of the cork-oak tree, which is harvested by hand every nine years, without killing the tree. In fact, some cork oaks are several hundred years old!
I like the way cork looks next to other natural materials such as hardwood or bamboo. In fact, I often specify cork flooring for areas that are adjoining existing hardwood floors. Sometimes I even mix and match the two; for example, cork flooring on stairs with hardwood bullnoses can look great together.
I have a beautiful selection of cork samples to show you, in various patterns and colours. I also have highly skilled cork installers that can transform your floor into a work of art!
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