Go green - choose cork flooring
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 7:23 PM
Cork flooring is widely considered to be the environmentally-friendly choice when it comes to floors.
This type of surface is seen as a stylish choice for the home and could make for a practical kitchen platform.
It is even the choice of some commercial enterprises on both sides of the Atlantic, with business owners benefiting from the fact it is easy to clean and simple to maintain.
Perhaps the green factor is the most important feature, especially as governments across the world are doing their utmost to encourage sustainability and eco-friendliness.
But why is cork flooring the green choice?
Regeneration
Cork flooring - whether it is in the form of cork flooring tiles or engineered cork flooring - originates from a material that is harvested in a manner that does not harm the trees from which it grows.
The cork oak tree has a bark that regenerates itself - in short, a new layer of cork grows every time it is harvested, making it a true renewable source.
It may interest you to know that the cork you choose for your floor typically begins its life in south-west Europe and north-west Africa. That is the natural habitat for this type of oak tree.
In the home
In each of its forms, cork flooring has a number of benefits that the discerning homeowner is sure to appreciate.
Its soft material makes for a quiet and comfortable surface, which may just help balance out the hectic atmosphere that is stereotypically associated with the kitchen area.
You spend so much time in the kitchen, so laying flooring made of cork will give you the peace of mind that you are getting a hard-wearing and durable material.
Spillages and other mess is a regular occurrence when cooking is involved, so to have a floor that is easy to maintain and not easily prone to damage is sure to be attractive.
Cork may be more commonly associated with champagne and fine wines. Choosing the surface for you home flooring may well prompt you to raise a glass to a classy interior.
