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More Design Options for Cork Planks and Tiles

 FORGET ABOUT SHEET FLOORING AND EMBRACE THE VERSATILITY OF CORK PLANK AND TILE FORMATS

It’s unfortunate that there is a dearth of information on the availability of cork compared to other types of flooring materials. Many potential flooring consumers have only heard of cork being available in sheets rather than planks or tiles, which can be a huge turn-off for some people. While this was true in the past, the availability of cork in tiles and planks has surpassed the older cork sheet flooring options simply because people want more design options.

Think about it… If you purchase cork flooring in sheets, you are generally limited to only one style, and if you have to replace a portion of your floor due to damage you have to rip out the entire thing in order to match it properly. With cork planks and tiles, this tedious method of repair is no longer necessary.

The same is true for luxury vinyl and linoleum. While sheet flooring may be cheaper initially and takes less time to install, the eventual cost down the road can be much more than installing planks and tiles due to replacement issues. Planks and tiles are also easier to work with in asymmetrical rooms, as individual tiles can be cut to fit the room more easily than sheet flooring. In addition to logistical issues, more design options are available with cork planks and tiles. You have the option of installing a uniform color or mixing the pieces up for designs that you can truly call your own.

Thanks in large part to advanced technologies, there are several cork products that can be designed to look like hardwood, further enhancing the design possibilities of this extremely durable yet malleable material. Several Wicanders cork products take their influence from traditional hardwood floors, which will give your home the lovely combination of hardwood aesthetics and cork’s natural sound-insulating properties. Enjoy the hardwood look without the unwanted echo; this is particularly useful in homes with vaulted ceilings and ceramic tiles in other rooms of the home.

Cork Planks and Tiles Offer More Design Options

In addition to hardwood aesthetic replications, certain other cork products take their influence from ceramic tile and natural stone. In particular, Globus offers cork in several different solid colors to achieve patterns similar to black and white tiles or any color combination in between. We really love the natural shades of cork by themselves, but we also love that the cork today is much more varied in colors and designs than it previously was, to give homeowners and designers alike several options for their homes. What used to be a relatively unpopular flooring choice is now gaining a positive reputation for being easy to clean, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.

As we look for better ways to sustain the environment, cork may even become as popular as bamboo, since harvesting it requires not a single tree to be chopped down. If you are a consumer of the ecologically conscious variety, consider cork planks and tiles for your home, as you can retain traditional aesthetics without feeling guilty about contributing to deforestation.

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