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A New Design Choice in Cork
Cork flooring is not a 'new' design choice. In fact, cork floor coverings were
extremely popular during most of the first half of the 20th Century. Today its
enjoying a resurgence for most of the same reason as it did in the early 20th Century.
Cork is fire resistant, resistant to moisture; mold, rot, termites, warm, durable,
and resilient. Cork is possible the most beautiful and sensuous natural flooring material you could
install in your home today. Cork is both warm and comfortable to walk on, as it
is approximately 50% air. However, just because cork is comprised of million of
tiny air cells, don't think that it isn't durable. Cork is an extremely rugged
material that resists scuffs and stains, making it perfect for high-traffic areas
like entranceways and hallways. This wonderful material is also a natural insulator that reduces noise and stays
warm to the touch. Its also a very easy material to decorate with as it offers
rich textures and colors that will enhance any room. Cork is also available in
many decorative patterns and colors as well as mosaics. For over 100 years, cork has been used in floors, and remains the most versatile,
attractive, and durable natural materials available today. For those skeptics who
don't believe that cork is all that we've said it is, in 1890, the First Congregational
Church in Chicago, Illinois installed cork floors that are still in use today.
In 1912, the Mayo Clinic and Plummer Building installed cork, and then in 1940 they
added additional cork flooring. In 1937, Frank Lloyd Wright designed his famous
'Falling Water' home in Pennsylvania with cork floors, these are only a small sample
of the many residences and businesses that have beautiful, and rich cork floors.
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