I am thinking about getting new flooring. I need the top stiff enough that wheels from a wheelchair, office chairs wheels, walker wheels will not sink down making it harder to roll over. I would like cork underlayment under to make walking and standing easier on your joints. Could I put cork underlayment on any of the three flooring options listed below (if so, will you please tell me how thick the cork underlayment could be and the best density? Option 1) Marmoleum Click (engineered with backing of wood and cork). Option 2) Marmoleum Sheet (glue down, no hard backing) Option 3) Marmoleum Tile (glue down, no hard backing)Also, which one would be the best for wet areas such as the kitchen and bathroom? SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc Seal, Cork Tree Waterproof Click - Floating

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I am thinking about getting new flooring. I need the top stiff enough that wheels from a wheelchair, office chairs wheels, walker wheels will not sink down making it harder to roll over. I would like cork underlayment under to make walking and standing easier on your joints. Could I put cork underlayment on any of the three flooring options listed below (if so, will you please tell me how thick the cork underlayment could be and the best density? Option 1) Marmoleum Click (engineered with backing of wood and cork). Option 2) Marmoleum Sheet (glue down, no hard backing) Option 3) Marmoleum Tile (glue down, no hard backing)Also, which one would be the best for wet areas such as the kitchen and bathroom? SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc Seal, Cork Tree Waterproof Click - Floating

Status: Open Apr 18, 2019 - 03:41 AM

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Apr 18, 2019 - 03:43 AM

The Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc is ideal for wheelchairs, etc. which is why it is so popular in hospitals and schools. It is a resilient floor that is stiff enough to make walking around easy, but cushy enough due to the cork underlayment to be easy on the knees and feet. No need to add any more cork underneath it unless you want to.The Marmoleum sheet and tile are glued down and will have much less resiliency. Generally we don't recommend using cork underneath them. They are better than concrete or tile, but not as good as the Cinch Loc product in terms of softness.People use these in kitchens and bath areas as long as they caulk around the perimeter to keep water from getting underneath. The click mechanism is so tight and perfect that water will not soak in from the top surface. It cleans very easily and is repairable.