Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

Can this product be installed in a high traffic commercial area? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 2

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 3

Can this be installed over particle board? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 4

Are there dye lots or other color differences related to manufacturing that would matter if I order more Traces Natural at a later date? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 5

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 6

Does this product need underlayment when installed over a plywood floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 7

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

Asked 7 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 8

Does cork flooring require underlayment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 9

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 10

The installation instructions mention (at the very end) that Nova recommends having a professional apply polish after installed. Is this necessary or what is the benefit to this? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 11

Can I use a mop? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 12

Given that total immersion in water for 5 days didn't cause any dimensional changes, is the .2 inch expansion area really necessary? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 13

Hi! I read about the presence of 1-methyl 2-pyrrolidinone in the greenguard certification sheet which may cause reproductive harm. Is it present in the PET stain/finish in the wood cork flooring? Also, what are the ingredients of SRT finish? We will be installing cork floor by removing the old carpets. Do we need an underlayment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 14

I am interested in Traces Tea for my bedroom. Is there a threshold piece you would recommend that works well? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 15

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 16

I really like Whim. But does it have lots of indentions that can catch dirt? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

How do you dispose of scraps? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 18

I am an engineer and am looking for the interior finish requirements of cork flooring. I understand that is requires a finish coating once installed, like polyurethane, is that correct.is there test data to verify interior finish compliance with the codes? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 19

How would you install this product on stairs? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 20

What is the best way to get scuff marks off the flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 21

Can I put it directly over a painted cement basement floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 22

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 23

Does this product contain natural latex? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 24

We recently had a home built (2016 sf). it's on a concrete slab with infloor hot water heat. Is this cork a good option for us? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 25

Hi! Is this suitable for a gym flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 26

I only need 20 square feet of Novas cork flooring #12286. May I buy that amount ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 27

The specs say this product is recyclable. How do I recycle my leftovers? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 28

How hard is cork flooring compared to porcelain tile? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 29

Is this material appropriate for use in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 30

How do you clean this flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 31

can this product be installed on a bathroom ceiling? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 32

Which color is natural-unstained? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 34

Is this a waterproof cork? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 35

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 36

Can this cork be installed in high traffic areas? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 37

Can this cork be installed on stairs? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 38

Does the color fade? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 39

Is Drybarrier an acceptable subfloor for this wood-like cork flooring material? If so, what underlayment would also be recommended? Planning to install in a concrete basement below grade. As of right now, moisture is no problem but we did have water infiltration one time after our sump pump malfunctioned (less than 1/8" water on the floor) so I'm trying to plan for the worst despite it not being the norm. Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 40

Are the cork GO products waterproof flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Is this product CARB2 compliant? I read it's E1 compliment only. Any ideas? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 42

we have a large studio with concrete floor but do not want to cover the whole thing - more like a 12x16' foot area so wonder if there is a strategy for edging such that there is not a right angle lip? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Does this product have any odor? Also, we would be installing on a OSB subfloor above a sealed and conditioned crawl space, it seems the instructions say not to put down a vapor barrier if installing over wood. Would we need an underlayment and if so should it be breathable? Or is it best to install directly over the OSB subfloor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 44

Does Wicanders cork flooring require sealants after installation? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

Great product from the description but being sensitive to chemicals, I find that the poly underlay needed for a basement gives off VOCs that bother me. I know they are covered by the floor but I have found the VOCs being a gas will migrate out along the perimeter. I don't want to seal the edges with a caulk as they can become moldy over time. Do you have a recommendation for a moisture barrier that would not pose VOC/odor problems from degassing? Also how safe are the top coats acrylic and PET for the cork and wood look, respectively? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 46

Does waterproof cork floor contain PFAS forever chemicals? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 47

HDPE is listed as an endocrine disruptor. If this is in your cork flooring, how are you claiming it is non toxic? This is confusing to me. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 48

Mold resistant? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 49

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 50

Can be used on ceiling of bus for insulation? R-value? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

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