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 3 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3

Can I order my own samples instead of the ones you have? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 4

Is waterproof cork flooring better than LVT? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

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 4 ´years ago

Question 7

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 3 ´years ago

Question 8

Hello, I'm installing the royal oak cork flooring throughout a house, do you have matching stair nosing or stair treads to match the color of the flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 10

What is used to finish an exposed edge? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

Is the waterproof version Item #100941 most similar to the regular non-waterproof version Cork Go Item #86550? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Does the limited lifetime warranty for residential use cover chipping? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Does the UV cured acrylic finish stand up to fading from sunlight? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

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 5 ´years ago

Question 15

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

I live in Hawaii. Have wrap around covered lani .. which gets a lot of sun & sometimes rain blown in. How waterproof is it? & would it hold up to UV? Do you ship to Hawaii? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 17

Will this product work on a covered lani ( wrap around porch ) in tropics where exposed to UV & occasional blowing rain? Do you ship to Hawaii? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 18

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 5 ´years ago

Question 19

I will need to present this material to my HOA Board and then to a committee for review and approval. This process will take considerably longer than 10 days. Is there any way to keep the kit for longer without incurring such a cost? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

If installing this in a walkout basement, does it need to be glued down or is it better installed as a floating floor? We will use a vapor barrier no matter which way it�s installed. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

The product says "Cork Look". Is it an actual cork surface or is it a printed product? I see on the Wood Look products that they seem to be a photo printed finish. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can waterproof cork flooring be installed on top of vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

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 5 ´years ago

Question 24

size of actual pieces, not the sample? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

If I first remove linoleum tiles and leave a plank subfloor, do I need to buy a barrier sheet before I put down this product? Or it goes directly on the plywood subfloor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this flooring be installed in a herringbone pattern? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

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 5 ´years ago

Question 28

What is the core of the waterproof cork and how do they make it waterproof? Being E1 certified, it seems like that means it is a wood core which means some natural formaldehyde (none added as per the ingredients sheet). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Does Wicanders cork flooring require sealants after installation? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 30

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 4 ´years ago

Question 31

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 4 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

Are the cork GO products waterproof flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

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 3 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this cork be installed on stairs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Does the color fade? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

Is this a waterproof cork? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Which color is natural-unstained? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 42

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

How do you clean this flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

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 3 ´months ago

Question 50

Does this product contain natural latex? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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