| Material: |
100% Natural Cork on Surface & Bottom Layer
High Density (HDF) 6mm or Center Layer |
| Installation: |
36 x 12 approx. (900 mm x 300 mm) |
| Total Thickness: |
7/16 approx. (11mm) |
| Surface Layer Thickness: |
3.2mm |
| Weight: |
32 lbs. per carton |
| Carton: |
21 sq. ft./ 7 planks |
| Surface Finish: |
3 Coats Flexible Acrylic Matte Varnish/D Wear Finish |
The bark, which becomes the cork flooring, was designed by Mother Nature to protect the tree during its average 500-year lifespan. Not only is the bark inherently fire resistant but it is also resistant to temperature changes, to more than 38 species of insects, including the termite, and to the development of microbes.
About Cork - Cork is the name given to the bark of the cork oak, a tree from the beech family, characteristic of western Mediterranean countries.The bark acts as a protective shell to the harsh climate changes and numerous fires affecting the region.Cork trees are stripped of their bark every nine to fourteen years, the tree is never cut and the habitat remains undisturbed.The properties of cork are derived naturally from the structure and chemical composition of the inner cells. Each cubic centimeter of cork’s honeycomb structure contains between 30 and 40 million air cells. Hence cork provides:
INSULATION
Because 90% of the tissue consists of gaseous matter the density of cork is extremely low, giving the materials wonderful insulating properties, thermal as well as acoustical.
RESILIENCY
When cork is subjected to pressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reduces considerably. When released from pressure, cork recovers very rapidly to its original shape.
IMPERMEABILITY
The presence of suberin, an inherent waxy substance, renders cork impervious to both liquid and gases. As a result, it does not absorb water and may therefore be considered the best seal available.
HYPOALLERGENIC
Cork does not absorb dust and consequently does not cause allergies.
DURABILITY
Cork is remarkably resistant to wear, as it is less affected by the impact and friction than other hard surfaces because of the cellular composition.
FIRE RETARDANT
A natural fire retardant, cork does not spread flames and does not release toxic gases during combustion.
This past decade the floating floor technology has been successfully adapted to cork flooring to produce one of the highest quality floor covering.
Cork flooring parquets and floating floors are quiet, warm, comfortable and easy to maintain, still remaining reasonably priced.
Cork flooring has been used around the world and in this country for over a century.
Yesterday’s prestigious applications include:
- The First Congregational Church in Chicago, Illinois - Installed in 1890
- The Mayo Clinic & Plummer Building – Installed in original building in 1912 adding some additional cork flooring in 1940 for a total of 300,000 sq. ft.
- Falling Water, Western PA, residence designed with cork floors by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937..just to name a few
Cork flooring is coming back strongly as architects and designers are very enthusiastic about the distinctive look of the material, the need for better indoor air quality and overall comfort as well as related environmental issues.
Cork underlayment, a lower density material is becoming more and more accepted as an economical and well performing alternative for sound insulation in building construction.
Cork composition material in rolls or sheets is also the ideal underlayment for laminate flooring as it absorbs sound and provides resiliency. See Item 1959.
Cork, a unique material, combines more benefits than any other floor covering.
Simply Put Glueless Cork Floating Floors
Material:
100% Natural Cork on Surface & Bottom Layer
High Density (HDF) 6mm or Center Layer
Installation:
36 x 12 approx. (900 mm x 300 mm)
Total Thickness:
7/16 approx. (11mm)
Surface Layer Thickness:
3.2mm
Weight:
32 lbs. per carton
Carton:
21 sq. ft./ 7 planks
Surface Finish:
3 Coats Flexible Acrylic Gloss Varnish
Cork is a natural product. Differences in the structure and shades of the planks occur naturally and cannot be accepted as valid grounds for complaints.
The cork planks should be climatized by opening the boxes and leaving in the middle of the room in which they are to be laid for 48 hours.
Upon opening the boxes, check that all planks are in the proper condition for installation.
Do not install cork floating floors in humid room spaces such as bathrooms, saunas and laundry rooms.
Always leave a gap of approximately 3/8 between the edges of the flooring and perimeter walls to allow for possible expansion and movement.
If the room in which the panels are to be installed has under floor heating, the surface must not exceed a temperature of 82 degrees. Under floor heating can lead to the formation of cracks in the cork during long heating periods.
Should the floor surface require leveling, use a quick drying leveling plaster.
Cement or cement-derivative floors should be made impermeable with 0.2mm thick polyethylene film in order to protect the panels from sub-floor moisture.
Cork panels may be laid directly on top of PVC, linoleum, agglomerates or carpets.
After laying on the polyethylene film, we recommend the use of a cork underlayer, available in rolls and with a minimum thickness of 2mm in order to improve the sound insulation. When fitting the underlayer, take care that the joins do not coincide with the joins of the polyethylene film.
The laying of the prefabricated cork panels is so easy that one almost regrets when the job is finished!
You will also need a hammer, set square, saw, carpenters gauge, wooden wedges and a wooden batten, plus a chisel.
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner or with a mop or damp cloth. If necessary, use mild detergent.
Never use water directly on the cork floor covering.
Protect floor covering from chairs and other pieces of furniture by using felt on the feet.
Simply Put Glueless Cork Planks are sold by the box. There are 7 - 1' x 3' planks per carton equaling 21 square feet. When calculating the square footage necessary for your job always round up to the next full box.
Freight will be calculated separately for the best price possible. Please call
1-800-583-9523 for a freight quote.
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