Cork flooring is a wonderful product for any room. Think about it.... A Cork can spend a 100 years in a bottle of fine wine and not deteriorate. Cork flooring is soooooo durable and now comes in a lot of designer colors. It can be used in residential settings and is often used in commercial applications. Go on don't be afraid of Cork...it wears like iron.
This depends on how thick of a piece of cork flooring you use. Cork flooring is still recommended as a way to limit the noise of impact but you will need a bit of tile that is about 1/2 inch thick.
Cork flooring is durable while providing some "cushion" that typical wood flooring lacks. It is hypoallergenic, resilient and attractive. The one major drawback is the cork's tendency to "dent" under heavy furniture, but this can easily be solved with furniture "coasters". More information on cork flooring can be found here: http://www.ehow.com/facts_4798504_pros-cons-cork-flooring.html?ref=Track2&utm_source=ask
The average cost of cork flooring per square foot is $11. Cork flooring is expensive because it is trending and durable.
Cork solid flooring is cheaper bamboo flooring. Cork solid flooring can be found at a price of $1.99 per square foot while bamboo flooring typically ranges from $1.99 to $4.99 per square foot.
Some of the advantages are that cork flooring is an environmentally friendly product that is also very durable. Cork flooring is also comfortable on bare feet, and reduces vibration and noise.
A company by the name of Lumber Liquidators does do cork flooring installation, and by the looks of it, they do it for cheap too.
Yes, cork flooring is suitable for kitchen because it is comfortable to stand on and is easy to maintain.
Bathrooms require a flooring material that is durable and resistant to moisture. Consequently, the most common types of flooring used when remodeling bathrooms are ceramic tiles or vinyl. Vinyl flooring may be sheets or vinyl tiles - both are appropriate for bathrooms.
Cork is a soft and somewhat spongy floor. Sealers can be applied to it to make it more durable but they take away somewhat the feel of cork flooring.
Natural cork flooring is durable and easy to care for. This type of flooring in normally more exspensive than carpet or tile.
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If you are looking for cork flooring in your area then I would go to your nearest flooring store. If they do not carry it they may be able to help you find it. If you don't mind purchasing online then there are many natural cork flooring sites. Here is one with free shipping: http://www.fastfloors.com/_library/search.asp?qcat=Cork+Flooring&qman=Barkley+Cork&wid=GBTJVX2&s_kwcid=TC|6253|natural%20cork%20flooringS|b|3858576136.