How Do You Cork Tile Flooring Primer?
I was in yoga class the other day desperately trying to concentrate on something other than the muscles burning in my legs when I looked down and started thinking about the cork floor they have in the studio. It’s really nice. Chances are you have heard or read something about cork flooring lately. It’s being touted for its eco-friendly properties, versatility and resilience. But I bet most people still don’t know enough about cork to give it serious consideration when exploring flooring options. So here’s a primer on where it comes from, how its manufactured, what it costs and how you can integrate it into your own home design. Where Does Cork Come From? It’s the outer layer of the cork oak tree that grows in the Mediterranean area. It is light colored, insulative and very sound absorbent. The type we use as flooring is indeed the same as the cork in your wine bottle. The bark naturally splits every 9-15 years and can be harvested safely without harming the trees. The trees can live u
