Nov
8
We have offered Cork flooring at Duralum Carpets for about 3 years now. The first 2 years we have been getting some questions here and there. This past year I have seen the interest in cork flooring skyrocket! Why? We are located in Stevens Point, WI. And it seems to take fashion and flooring trends awhile to make it to us. Well now cork flooring has really arrived. Here are some of the reasons:
- Warmth and heat retention.
- Very quiet.
- Less fatiguing to walk on.
- Cork is a renewable resource.
- Excellent for allergy sufferers.
- Easy to install yourself.
- Beautiful style & colors available.
Here is a nice video on cork .
This is how cork is harvested. Note that the tree is 25 to 35 years old before first harvesting. But after that you can harvest every 9 years.
Hey Troy;
Is the bark then ground and glued? Most people think of cork they think peg boards, how does it become so durable??
They will harvest the biggest pieces and glue the bigger chips together. What is left over is also glued for a smaller pattern and so on. After that they are pressed on a backer board and 5 coats of finish are applied on top. Cork when finished this way is very durable. Great question.