Cork flooring the eco friendly alternative flooring

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You’ve probably heard of many environmentally friendly flooring products but may not be sure why. I’ll just quickly go over some of the reasons that make cork eco friendly.

Firstly cork is a renewable resource of material. A renewable resource is something that can be replaced by natural processes at a rate comparable to or faster than the rate of consumption by humans. This renewability is due to the way cork is harvested. Cork comes in several colours and finishes.

Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree. This bark is stripped from the trees without actually causing any damages to the trees. Harvesting the cork bark from these oak trees actually encourages growth, whilst increasing the amount of oxygen it gives off. The Cork bark is initially harvested when the tree is on average approximately 25 years old. Harvesting of the bark takes place approximately every nine years. This harvesting is done over several years because cork oak trees usually live to be over 150 years.

I know there are plenty of other requirements that a resource is required to meet before being deemed as a renewable source.

I shall not list fully the requirements now however in flooring products, once installed they must meet rigid air quality standards. Also, they must be mainly recyclable, all of which apply to Cork Flooring and this due to how useful its natural properties are.

Another point which generally gets lost in discussions is the benefits Cork Flooring brings to your home. You will not be losing out in any way in terms of quality durability or price if you decide on a Cork Floor. Cork is as tough as miner’s boots and the choice in finishes and colours available are extremely wide. You can have it unfinished so you can put your own decorative ideas to bear on the finishing thereby personalising your floor to suit your own decor.

Cork has a natural resistance to mould and moisture making it one of the most ideal flooring for kitchens and bathrooms. It is naturally resistant to all things which commonly cause devastation to hardwood flooring alternatives.

Cork Flooring also provides a warm, soft and pleasant to look at flooring to walk on. Cork Flooring provides a wonderfully terrific alternative green flooring option for your home and if you are concerned about this wonderful planet we live on, I hope you will explore this lovely flooring product as an option for your home.