Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

Our house has an open room plan and some areas meet at an angle. We will need to create transition lines 6-7ft long where board have to meet at an angle. Would you suggest flush transition molding and which kind for cyber and mountain oak cork? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

If an animal had an accident on this floor, what would happen? I have experience with laminate flooring and with LVP and I have not had issues with those. Would it be permanently discolored? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

If a dog pees on the floor or some other large quantity of liquid spills (especially if you are not able to clean it up right away) would you have to pull up planks to clean it? I get that the planks are waterproof but how does this prevent liquid from getting under them onto the vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Can it be cleaned using a steam mop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I am looking to put down cork in my attic space that will serve as my yoga/meditation space and have a few questions:1) Is underlayment recommended if cork is going over plywood?2) Do you currently have the Wicanders Whim Go Cork in stock? I'd need about 500sf.3) I'm also looking at icork's 12mm natural cork floor (3mm top cork layer over 6mm hdf over 3mm cork underlayment). I like the Wicanders name but like the thicker product. Any comments on this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

If I install the cork over a concrete floor, will the floor still feel springy, or do I need to do it over a plywood floor to achieve that softness? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this material be used for a kitchen backsplash? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Does it work with radiant flooring? View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 9

How do I clean this floor? Is vinegar and dish soap with water soap ok? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

Can I use a vapor barrier over pre existing hardwood floor when installing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Can your product be used on walls and if so would it be glued on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Can I use a mop? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

does this flooring have an HDF core? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

Can this be installed over particle board? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

How does cork withstand weight such as appliances and furniture? Also can it installed over existing hardwood floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

What is the difference between SRT and HRT finishes on the Wood Look Amorim floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Looks like the greengold certificate is for a different product? On the certification section of the product it says greenguard (not gold).? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

If the cork flooring is truly waterproof why do you need a moisture barrier to install over a concrete basement floor? I would be concerned that I would be trapping moisture underneath the floor rather than letting it escape. This escaped moisture would then be sent out using a dehumidifier. I just want to make sure I'm not creating another health risk my trapping the moisture. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Does this need to be refinished from time to time? If so how many times can it be sanded down? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

When looking at the website for this flooring, the Creme Weave in a couple of the pictures looks like beige and brown and the other picture with the flowers looks to be off white with gray? So which is it? And, no feature to see it loaded into a room? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Is it possible to use this material aver a technical floor using the glue option? If this is the case, is this floor easy to remove and install if necessary? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

I am considering cork planks in my midsouth home with a crawl space foundation. If I have a plywood subfloor, will I need to put down any underlayment or vapor barrier? I read about using a foam underlayment to help with any imperfections, but I wanted to collect more data about it. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

How is the waterproof cork flooring different than the traditional cork flooring feel-wise? We love the feel of cork and the idea of it being waterproof is appealing but does it take away from the natural feel? How thick is the waterproof coating or is it kind of soaked into the cork? I see that the traditional also has an acrylic layer on top. How is it different? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Can I get a sample of this cork? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

My kitchen already has tiles. Can I install cork floor over them or Indeed to take tiles off and work over clean/cement surface? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

How can this product be recycled at the end of its use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Hi, does heavy furniture leave indentations on cork flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Which color is natural-unstained? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Hi. How many planks before a repeat in the pattern for the wood looking planks? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I just purchased this flooring and wondering if I need underlayment for an upstairs plywood subfloor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Does the color fade? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

I'm putting it on a slightly uneven concrete slab. Will this floor allow for vapor barrier adhesive in place of the plastic so that the floor won't have air pockets between concrete and floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use a robot vacuum to clean this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Is waterproof cork flooring better than LVT? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

Where can I find bullnose trim that matches this flooring for stair treads? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Is it ok to install the floor around a drain (in our basement) or what do you suggest? Along the bottom of the wall by the drain there is actually a gap that allows for drainage from the washer/dryer and utility sink in the nearby room. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

How many different plank design variations are there for any given style? For instance, how many different planks are there for Field Oak? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

The installation instructions indicate the floor (concrete) needs to be tested for moisture using ASTM F2170 testing. What tool do you recommend using? For an installation of less than 900 sq. ft., is testing in 3 areas before installation, after installation and then subsequently sufficient to meet standards? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

Can the cork flooring be used on a wall like a bulletin board? Will it hold thumbtacks? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I had the Wicker floor installed about 6 years ago and absolutely love it. I unfortunately placed some plants directly n it and there is warping in abut there boards; I have one replacement but have decide to use the same pattern in our bedroom for a fresh modern look. Can the warped boards be replaced by the new ones or do I just need to live with the situation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

I'm trying to find a stair nose to match the Sprucewood-- do you know which one it is at Versatrim? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Can I use this flooring on a wall, specifically as a backsplash? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Is this flooring easily removable? I rent and will need to remove it when I leave. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this be laid throughout a house with a combination of floating (bedrooms, living spaces, hallways) and glue down (bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room)? There is asbestos linoleum in bathrooms/kitchen and halfway down a dining/living space that we want to encapsulate. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

I've read that appliances (refrigerator, range) sitting on floating cork flooring can dent the floor. Some places I've read that 1/4" plywood should be under appliances, other places say furniture pads are sufficient. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

I'm trying to do a comparison of Amorim Wood Wise vs. LVP. Vinyl (and other flooring) describes the wear layer in mils. Like, 20mil wear layer. How does the HRT Protective Surface compare for depth of that coating (as the wear layer)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Has anyone installed this in a travel trailer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Will water (and cat urine) find their way to the subfloor via the space between each plank? Does this vary between the click and the glue installs? Thanks! I am excited about this product. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Can the cork floor be used in a bathroom and laundry room? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Can another coat of finish be added after installation? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

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