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The Many Benefits of Cork Floors and Wall Coverings

Color cork tiles are unique, natural, and very impressive floor covering, but have you ever thought about them as a wall covering material' Cork wall coverings offer the same limitless benefits and possibilities as cork flooring. Many progressive architects and interior designers have already been won over by the creative and innovative appeal of cork. Cork flooring tiles and wall applications are one of the most resilient as well as beautiful and natural materials we have that is always replenished naturally, thus also being one of the only environmentally friendly materials as well.

Cork flooring and wall tiles offer a very creative choice for prestigious condominiums as well as single unit residences and commercial buildings that want and need a beautiful as well as superior sound proofing material. No other material has the rich look and feel of cork, for this natural material imparts a sense of sophistication and style as well as excellent acoustic qualities.

When cork is installed, even on an 8' thick concrete slab, the area becomes naturally quieter, which is why for many years, cork has been the choice for flooring and wall covering in many libraries and public buildings where quiet is a much sought-after quality.

In addition to having acoustic qualities, cork is both anti-allergenic and anti-static. This makes cork the best choice for floors and walls where sensitive computers and software are used, such as offices or other technical work areas. It has been proven that once cork wall and floor coverings have been installed in these areas, the cork drastically reduced the amount problems created by unchecked static, thus decreasing and in some areas eliminating equipment down time.

Many traditional floor covering such as ceramic tiles, linoleum, and vinyl have to have constant upkeep to maintain their appearance. Due to the water-based urethane coating that protects most cork tiles, cork flooring and wall covering tiles require minimal maintenance for them to maintain their appearance for decades. Their low-maintenance also makes cork floor and wall tiles a very cost-effective alternative for many other options. Therefore, if you are considering installing new floor and wall coverings in your home, or office, consider the countless benefits that cork wall and floor coverings have to offer.

 


 

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