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Things to Consider when Buying Cork Flooring
You've done your research and you've made up your mind, you are going to install
cork flooring. You know all of the benefits that cork has to offer, including how
beautiful it is and that its an environmentally friendly material, which means that
you did not contribute to the deforestation of our planet. Now comes the big decision---where
to purchase you cork flooring. If you purchase your cork floor on the Internet, you will save big, but what do
you do if you have a problem' Then, there are the countless options that are available,
which only contributes to your confusion. The goal of this article is to help you
sort out the facts and help make the purchasing process as enjoyable as the product. To start with, cork flooring is priced to please, with good quality cork flooring
starts at approximately $2.50 a square foot. The price goes up to over $8.00 a
square foot for premium quality. Since for most of us, price is often the deciding
factor, we base our wants on how much we can afford to spend. It is important to
realize that cork floors, are like other hardwood flooring in that they are likely
to increase the value of your home. For this reason, you may want to go with a
little better quality. However, if you simply cannot afford to, then rest assure
that rather you purchase the $2.50 or the $8.00 sq/ft. corking, they will both provide
you with a product that is moisture resistant, mold resistant, resilient, durable,
and above all beautiful. For years, cork was only available in tile forms, which were usually difficult and
messy to install. However, today consumers have a wide assortment of cork floating
flooring available including tiles, planks, and floating floors that install by
simply snapping them in place, without the use of any glues. Floating cork floors
is the preferred installation type of flooring, as it requires minimal skills as
a handyperson to install. It is also important to realize that the majority of cork flooring comes prefinished
from the factory with a tough UV acrylic topcoat, which reduced the chance of the
floor fading. Other manufacturers use what is known as a 'green' finish, in that
it is environmentally safe. This green finish is water based, and may not be as
durable as UV acrylic types. If the cork flooring you select is coated with a water-based
finished read the manufacturer's warranty to see what it says about fading. Your color options for cork flooring spans the spectra. Cork flooring is available
in a wide assortment of colors and shade options to match or complement any color
scheme that you have in your home. Lastly, where do you purchase your cork flooring' The answer to that question is
from a reputable manufacture and distributor. You want a distributor who has been
in business for a long time, and is experienced in installing cork so they will
be able to answer any and all of your questions concerning your cork flooring.
In addition, you also want them to supple the cleaning, and maintenance supplies
that you will need to maintain and keep your cork floors looking beautiful.
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