cork flooring advantages

Cork flooring is perfect for your kitchen

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Want an eco friendly design flooring? As the selection of “green” flooring materials continues to increase, your options become wider and this time, more stylish. When it comes to choosing a kitchen floor, consider cork flooring.

Cork flooring offers a unique look and is an Eco conscious material that provides:

  • Warmth
  • Stylish look
  • Timeless appeal

It is well suited to both traditional and modern spaces.

Why choose cork flooring for your kitchen?

Made from the bark of cork oak, cork is great for your home, especially for your kitchen floor. Cork flooring is filled with air cells that makes it naturally spongy and soft underfoot which makes this flooring, perfect for areas where you do a lot of standing such as your kitchen.  Cork is  available in different colours and patterns ensuring you’ll find the best design that will fit your taste.

Here a 4 reasons why cork flooring is perfect for your kitchen:

  • Kitchen friendly
  • Water resistant
  • Resistant to moulds
  • Absorbs sound

 

Kitchen friendly

Accidentally dropped glasses or dishes? No worries! With cork flooring, they are less likely to break, which will happen on a hardwood or tile flooring.

Cork flooring from D.I.Y. Parquetry and Cork

Water resistant

They are not waterproof, but water resistant – which makes them perfect for your kitchen. Minor spills? No problem! A cork floor with topcoat can be easily clean with a dry cloth. Just wipe it up and your cork floor will be completely dry.

Resistant to moulds

The kitchen is the area where cleanliness is very important. Luckily, cork flooring is the most hypoallergenic flooring options there is today, which means that they are resistant to moulds, mildew and less likely to harbour bacteria.

Absorbs sound

Cork absorbs sound and is great to sit on, perfect for the children’s playroom or bedroom.

Warm in winter, cool in summer the perfect flooring for all areas of your home.

Need cork flooring for your kitchen or any part inside your home? Contact D.I.Y Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring. We do full flooring installations for you. Ring us now on 0409 081 679 and give your home a beautiful flooring that you deserve.

 

Why is cork flooring good for you?

cork floor by DIYChoosing the best flooring for your home can be a tough task. You have plenty of choice and decisions to make. There are many things that you need to consider:

  • Your budget
  • Your home’s style and décor
  • Your health
  • Who will use the room

Flooring options come in a dizzying array of materials, colours, sizes and styles. With so many options, what should you choose?

A lot has to do with personal preference.

Why cork flooring?

Cork flooring is an excellent choice if you are looking for something warm and soft underfoot. Some of the good things about cork flooring are:

  • Easy to maintain. Are you a busy person? If yes, cork flooring is best for you. You don’t need to use much of your time maintaining it. Cork flooring requires less tender loving care.
  • It is as durable as a wood. Cork flooring can last for a really long time, like wood flooring. No need to replace it for the next 20 or more years.
  • Anti allergenic. Perfect if you have children at home! No need to worry about allergies, which might be uncomfortable for you and your children. Dust mites don’t get trapped in cork.
  • Water resistant. Spill a glass of water and you are fine. Floors often get water spilt on them in a busy family home.
  • Flexible. Cork flooring can be placed in any room and is especially good for play areas.
  • Forgiving, drop something on cork and it won’t break.

 

Why is cork flooring good for you?

As you can see there are huge benefits in cork flooring. Cork is a great investment to have installed in your home, you will be pleased with your discussion for many years to come.

For cork flooring installation, contact D.I.Y. Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring. Ring us now and we’ll give you a free quote.