Each month, Dovetail Interiors in Norwich will spotlight one of our eco-friendly flooring collections. Our September spotlight is CORKART eco-flooring.
What are the benefits of cork flooring?
#1 Cork has a comfortable and cushioned surface. One of the first things you notice about CORKART eco-flooring is its soft and yielding surface. Therefore, it’s perfect for rooms where you stand for long periods of time, such as in the kitchen. Cork also has a cushioned surface that makes it the perfect choice for play rooms; it provides a certain level of protection should your child trip and fall.
#2 Cork is hypoallergenic. Therefore, it will repel dust, hair, and other small particles from its surface. As a result, cork flooring is much easier to get completely clean, unlike carpet. Cork is also anti-microbial, so it does not emit an VOC emissions and is resistant to mould and mildew. This makes it the perfect choice for those suffering from asthma and allergies.
#3 Cork is a worthwhile insulator. As it is made from millions of tiny air-filled chambers, cork will effectively insulate both sound and heat. Therefore, should you suffer from noisy neighbours, cork flooring will reduce noise from being transferring through the floor. Rising heating bills can also be a problem; however, cork will reduce the loss of heat from a room in the winter.
What makes cork environmentally friendly?
Cork is natural, recyclable and a sustainable alternative to many man-made materials. It is also biodegradable, so it can break down into natural materials without causing harm to the environment.
The cork oak survives with without the use of chemical herbicides, fertilisers or irrigation. In fact, it is the only tree that can harvest its own bark! Furthermore, stripping does not harm the tree; this is because the bark regenerates naturally.
What collections do CORKART offer?
The Cork Concept collection is home to some of the most popular CORKART designs. Its ambience creates a warm, comfortable surface that inhibits the conduction of temperature and sound, while the flooring is also remarkably resilient to wear and tear.
Choose from two different systems. Floating (eco friendly floating floor) provides superior comfort and quick installation, while Glue Down (eco friendly floor tiles) are warm and comfortable underfoot.
The Fusion Concept collection offers new and technologically advanced flooring. It combines the excellent properties of cork—such as impact sound reduction, warmth and comfort—with the high resistance, beautiful look and realistic touch of a vinyl floor.
Fusion Concept is easy to clean, comfy underfoot and has excellent acoustic properties due to its cork backing. It is also resistant to sunlight, stains and chemicals due to its high performance top coating.
The Vinyl Concept collection is a new generation of technologically advanced vinyl floors. The realistic decor add style, design, and personality to your space. It is wear resistant, comfortable to live on and easy to maintain, with excellent acoustic properties due to its natural cork backing.
Advantages of Vinyl Concept flooring includes its outstanding comfort, realistic look and incredible durability, as well as its incredible resistance to wear, dents, tearing, moisture damage and staining. It is also 100% non-toxic and is suitable for approved underfloor heating.
