APC Cork has been taking advantage of this resilient species in their full line of cork floors available for both residential and commercial use. The company makes its floors from the bark that ...

Note: Our decorative border started about 8-1/2 inches from each side wall and was 11-1/2 inches wide (close to a full-size tile), including the 2-in. special-order dark cork strips. Avoid placing ...

Unlike cork veneer tiles, which are surface-stained, Viale homogeneous cork flooring tiles hold their pattern through the material, which means the tiles can be easily sanded, repaired, and refinished ...

To make the tiles, Jelinek Cork takes old wine corks which “ are cut into circular discs about 6mm (1/4″) thick and glued on a special paper backing to form interesting and unique mosaic ...

Since the cork tiles are only about 1/4-inch thick, the actual insulation value it adds to the floor is not great. The most significant energy saving advantage is that it feels warm on bare feet.

Q: I have a problem with flooring. I bought a condo built in 1979 with concrete floors. I want the floor to be easy as I have a bad back and walking on concrete is not the best thing for me.

A Cork for flooring is a good idea, especially in the kitchen, for several reasons. Cork has been used for years as an inexpensive natural material for flooring in homes such as the iconic Eichler.

Cork flooring comes in an array of colors and patterns. It feels hard to the touch, similar to vinyl or linoleum, but it is resilient and comfortable to walk on. It is as durable as hardwood, but ...