Sustainable, hypoallergenic natural cork flooring

The Nova Luminaries Collection is characterized by a mottled pattern in three unique colors. The speckled, contrasting design of floors in this Collection add an air of whimsy to any room.

Cork is made of the soft, spongy — yet highly durable — tissue found in the bark of the cork oak tree, a species native to the Western Mediterranean region. With an average life span of 150-200+ years, bark is stripped from the trunks of these trees every nine to 10 years. The resulting planks are then sorted and stacked in the forest for six months. This exposure to the air, sun, rain and wind triggers chemical reactions that improve the cork's quality.

The structure of cork allows it to be both compressive and elastic. Because of this, cork floors are extremely durable and act as excellent sound and thermal insulators; they will dent or warp when subjected to pressure, but will return to form due to cork's inherent superior 'memory'. Cork floors are often used in churches, libraries and museums where sound control is desired.

Because cork floors are anti-static and hypoallergenic, they resist the build-up of dust and dirt. This simplifies the maintenance and cleaning process and decreases the harmful effects of dust for people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory diseases. The presence of suberin, a waxy substance found in cork, makes these floors impermeable to liquids and gas alike, decreasing the risk of mold growth. Additionally, cork is a natural fire inhibitor and will not spread flame.

All Nova Distinctive Floor products meet the highest industry standards, are completely non-toxic and safe for everyone, even those with chemical sensitivities*.

Why we like it

Nova's products are made in Switzerland and carry the precedent of exceptional manufacturing quality, as well as the highest standards of environmental safety. In addition, the styles are beautiful, unique and highly consistent. These products perform as good or better than any cork on the market and are completely safe with no added urea formaldehyde.

Nova Distinctive Floors is the only company that uses FSC certified fiberboard cores inside its planks. We've never had any problems over the last six years.

Features & benefits

• Durable — compressible, elastic composition resists damage
• Low conductivity — a perfect sound and thermal insulator
• Anti-static, hypoallergenic — reduces risk of electric shock; prevents dust and dirt accumulation
• Impermeable — suberin, the waxy constituent of cork, repels liquids and resists moisture and mold growth
• Fire-retardant — a natural fire inhibitor, cork floors will not spread flame
• Environmentally-friendly — made from renewable resources; 100% recycling of manufacturing by-products
• Safe — for everyone, including the chemically sensitive. learn how to test a non-toxic product for tolerance
• Non-toxic — made from all-natural materials; will not pollute indoor air quality or off-gas harmful chemicals
• Easy to install — clicks together easily to delight DIY or professional

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