Can I have cork flooring in a modern home?
Yes, why not? You will be amazed with the unique modern look that cork flooring can give your home. Cork flooring has been used for hundreds of year but is still really modern even today.
Reasons to use cork flooring in modern home:
- Modern look
- Eco friendly
- Hygienic
- Insect repellent
- Good insulation
Modern look
Cork flooring can give your home an elegant modern look and make your flooring really comfy for all your activities. Cork floors are great for all styles of homes and are lovely floors to enjoy chitchat and a cuppa or two.
Eco friendly
Cork is very eco friendly coming from a sustainable resourceand is a non-toxic flooring product that is great in family homes especially if you have pets and children.
You can ensure that cork trees are not harmed after harvest as a new layer of cork bark grows making it a renewable source, thus not damaging the tree; in fact if the trees don’t shed their bark (cork) the tree will actually die.
Hygienic
Suffering from allergies? You don’t need to worry about health problems with cork flooring as it is antimicrobial, mould and mildew resistant. Cork flooring is not dust or pollen absorber, perfect to prevent build-up of dirt that can cause allergies. Cork helps avoid the potential environment that can use the allergens and that will help to keep you healthy and allergy-free.
Insect repellent
Never let mossies spoil your bonding with friends and family by simply installing cork under your feet. Cork bark contains suberin, a waxy waterproof substance present in the cell walls and a natural insect repellent.
Mossies hate cork flooring so you are rest assured that they will not visit you anymore.
Good insulation
Save money by reducing energy bills with cork floors. Cork is great energy efficient flooring you will help to keep your budget intact. It can provide you good insulation in hot and cold months.
Does cork flooring suit a modern home?
Yes absolutely.
For enquiries about cork flooring cork flooring, contact D.I.Y Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring
on 0409 081 679 to discuss your flooring needs. Ring us for a FREE quote today.