Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

How does it hold up in a shop environment where I'll be rolling around heavy equipment on steel roller wheels? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Can you refinish? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

Is there going to be a tile/stone look version of this flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Does the Wicanders Cork GO cork need a sealer applied after installation to improve surface durability? If so what do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

So with this "cork look" product the finish surface is not actually cork it's something else? The cork is internal. Are we seeing a faux cork grain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

can your repair a tear in the cork? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 7

Can you use Swiffer Wet pads to clean these floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Where is it made and where are the materials sourced? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

Is your flooring chemical free, plastic free,vinyl free. Basically free of toxics? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

I got a sample and it looks good. I noticed there is a layer in between the top and bottom cork layer. What is that layer? Can you please provide as much detail as possible? Thanks for your help! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Is this product NON CONDUCTIVE of electrical current if used as flooring in container offices/homes? If so, to what degree/percentage? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Can you use this as a marine flooring on a boat? The IAQ, environmental and insulation properties are a plus. Boats are high moisture environments - can this work if you glue it down and seal the perimeter? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

How would this work as flooring for a Sprinter van upfit? It would be laid on top of 3/4" baltic birch with an insulating layer beneath the ply. Would this expand or contract the same way vinyl click flooring does at extreme temperatures (i.e. summer in the desert or winter in the mountains). Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this cork flooring be installed on a bathroom floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

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 16

How do you install it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

You need instructions on how to install? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

we are thinking of using the waterproof cork flooring on our ceiling in a campervan that we are building out. We would use a horizontal layout instead of a vertical layout. Is there any give in this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

I'm considering using this in a seasonal tiny cottage. It would not be heated in the winter. Will it hold up in freezing temperatures? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Can I use quietwalk over vinyl/linoleum that is on top of a plywood subfloor or would this need to go directly on the vinyl? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Can you put kitchen cabinetry on top of the flooring, or should the flooring be cut around the cabinetry? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

r value of the cork floor? Quiet warmth wants 1 or less. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

What percentage extra of Traces Natural should I order? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

Is this product truly waterproof? Or is this just clever marketing speak? I have three children, all of whom loves baths and a husband who is obsessed with taking at least two showers a day, I have a wet bathroom and need some flooring but am wary of anything that says "waterproof" View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Do you sell square footage or only whole boxes? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

How does the flooring hold up when moving heavy appliances in a kitchen or laundry room when you want to clean under them? Does the cork indent with the weight when moving? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this flooring be installed in a class b RV or a cargo van? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Hello wondering if this will work with in floor heat? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

Any issues with the edges crumbling? The installation says to use at least 1/4" expansion gaps. Has anyone found that more is needed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

We live in the Fort Myers FL area. Does anyone carry this locally, so we can see in person and bring a sample to our home? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Brochure shows wood look options in both HRT and SRT technologies. From the specs, looks like the wood look HRT floor has better impact sound reduction than the wood look SRT floor. Are any of the wood look options HRT? It looks like maybe the Highland Oak is HRT? We're particularly interested in the Field Oak. Do you know if that is HRT or SRT? Sound insulation is very important to us since we live in a condo. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

I am interested in the Amorim Wise wood-look flooring to install in a basement. I was curious how "waterproof" it truly is, would you happen to know? Is it "waterproof" like some laminates claim to be? Or legitimately waterproof like vinyl plank?Additionally, I was not able to find any guidance regarding installing it over a concrete subfloor. Is this acceptable? Does it require any call barrier beneath it in this case? Any underlayment? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I just installed the "Moment" flooring in my kitchen. Do I need to seal it with a polyurethane coat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Can you steam the waterproof cork flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Is waterproof cork flooring better than LVT? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

How important is maintaining a constant home temperature? We don't have air conditioning. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

How thick is the waterproof cork flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

Can the wood look cork flooring be used on walls to look like paneling? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

I have a sample of the Wicanders cork flooring, and I can easily put scratches in it with my fingernail. Is the Amorim waterproof cork surface more resistant to scratching (thinking pet toenails), and if is scratched through the finish wouldn't that then allow water infiltration? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

We are looking to replace our Luxury Vinyl flooring. Can we place this right over top? Or would we need to remove it first? We are looking for a non toxic option as we have a toddler. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Durability with dogs? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

Can I use these press and stick tile outside on a table? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Can it be used on walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

What is best flooring in your collection for keeping clean, but that is not tile? We want something warm on bare feet without heating the floors. :) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Is this slippery? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

The Amorim Waterproof Cork Flooring is advertised as 100% waterproof and the ads show the floor in a room with several inches of water. Why then do the installation instructions recommend gluing the floor in bathroom/kitchens or sealing the joints to prevent water penetration? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

What underlayment can be used under Amorim cork wise in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

someone said this can't be used on a concrete subfloor is this correct? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

Can you lay the cork on top of laminate? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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