Cork comes from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, Quercus Suber, which grows predominantly in the Mediterranean region of the world. The bark of the tree is composed of an agglomeration of dead cells filled with air and lined with alternating layers of cellulose and suberin. The air gaps in cork is what makes it such a good sound and heat insulator. Cork floats in water because of the air gaps. In fact, the air gaps in cork makes cork flooring the quietest environmentally friendly floor covering known to man. The use of cork as a raw material dates back to the Phoenician and Greek times. Because of its use as wine bottle stoppers, cork began to be known all over the world. In fact, it is the only material that manages to make a perfect sealing during the ageing of the wine.

Why choose cork flooring?

COMFORT

The aesthetic appeal of Cork with natural fractal formations filled with so much character, warms and enriches any interior. The air gaps which make up most of the cork volume means, cork is a natural sound and thermal insulator. Cork floors are beautifully quiet and comfortable underfoot, warm and pleasant to the touch. SAFETY Cork floors are easy to clean and are resistant to bacteria and fungus. Air quality in a cork floored home is superior as cork does not shed fibres like carpets. This is particularly beneficial to those with dust allergies or asthma sufferers.

DURABILITY AND EASY MAINTENANCE

Advanced coating technology means cork floorings is highly resistant and suitable for high traffic environments.Cork floors require minimum maintenance due to special manufacturing processes. Suitable for libraries, schools and both commercial and residential properties where the beauty of silence is still appreciated.

NATURALLY SUSTAINABLE FLOORING

The cork industry is truly eco-efficient. Cork can be harvested from the same tree well over a lifetime. All harvested cork is used, not one gram of cork is wasted. The Cork by-products are used to manufacture different products (flooring, decorative items, automobile industry etc), and cork recycling is a common practice. Even cork dust is used to generate energy. If you care about the environment, then cork flooring is the best floor covering available. What's more, it is absolutely loaded with unique advantages.