Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

I'm thinking about this flooring for a mobile dog grooming trailer. My biggest concerns are moisture from the environment, sound dampening, and comfort for my feet. Would this be a good fit? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

planning on installing this in our van, will it hold up with all the vibrations/movement while traveling in a van? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

What install situation would you recommend adding quiet walk? I have a concrete slab in a relatively new construction home (2013). If there is already underlayment attached to the boards, why add another layer? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

Does cork flooring require underlayment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Question 7

What sealant is best to waterproof between boards/around edges? I want to use the most green/low VOC sealant possible. I imagine I will use safecoat around the edges, I also imagine that caulk would look ugly between boards. What do you recommend? Will be floating over an old vinyl floor with asbestos glue we don't want to disturb. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

We have cork floors we purchased about 5 years ago, and between dogs and toddlers there's some beat up areas. Is there any sort or repair kit available? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

I want to use this in my entire 1600 sf house, is there a limit on the size or length of the area I can cover? Some flooring requires T strips for extra large areas or as thresholds. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Are there any matching stair nosings? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Could this be used to make a free-floating area "rug" that would sit on top of hardwood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

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

Question 13

Does this require transition seams at a certain expanse? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Does this flooring need to acclimate before being installed? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Are samples available in the Amorim cork? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

could you use this on walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Since it is waterproof, would it be safe to steam mop this floor? I saw another question touched on this but the answer did not give a straight yes or no on whether steam mopping would damage it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Does the flooring expand and contract? Will I need to leave a space around the perimeter? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 19

Can I get a sample of this cork? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

I'm debating between Cork Go, Cork Essence and CorkWISE. A big reason I'd like to try cork is that I deal with chronic lower leg and foot pain. Are there differences in how soft to the foot one of these is compared to the others? For example, does the waterproof-ness of the WISE make it harder to stand on than Go? Is Essence harder than Go or about the same? Will Go last as long as the others? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

I understand the waterproof flooring can be used for bathroom floors. Can it also be used for the walls of a shower? Thanks for any info. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used in a dry climate such as Kanab Utah? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

We are planning on putting this over porcelain tile. We are in Arizona where the climate is really dry. Do we need to use a moisture barrier or can we go straight on the tile? We are worried about something spilling on the floors and the barrier having an opposite effect and causing mold because there is no way for it to breathe. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I am interested in using cork flooring in a dental office is it a appropriate use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Is it possible to install this product over an existing tile floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Can I use this on my basement walls (no thumbtacks) over Wonderboard or green cement board? We are replacing walls in basement that was damaged due to a flood. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

I am looking to replace carpet with cork for my retail store ..we do have high traffic all year ...which specific one is best for commercial? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

I am interested in ordering two boxes of "moment" cork flooring. Today is May 17, your website says this product is backordered till March. Is that March �??22? How long is the delivery wait if that is not the case? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Will this flooring hold up to a 150lb Newfoundland dog running across it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

does the nova cork flooring have foam on the back of the board or no foam needed ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Hi I'm interested in your amorin waterproof cork flooring but I live in the UK - can I get samples sent to the UK. Also, I know that cork is a good insulator so how well does this product work on top of electric underfloor heating? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Does the Amorim waterproof cork require an underlayment if installed in a bathroom on concrete slab? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Currently have 20 yr old cork flooring in our home I want to replace to keep the sustainable nature the designers initially intended. Much of the floor has dramatically faded due to sunlight. Will sanding floor bring back the original color? We have floating cork planks in kitchen over radiant floor heating (buckled from water damage, have large floor gaps) and glue down cork squares in areas with baseboard heating. Your website seems to say the Waterproof CORK look floors need to be initially top coated then regularly resanded and varnished to make them waterproof while the wood look is maintenance free? If additional top coating is needed for the cork look why is the price different from regular cork flooring? Thoughts on Osmo Polyx-Oil? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this floor be restained? And/or what is the best way to handle scratches. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

I live in an area that is extra humid. Is there anything I can do, an extra or different underlay, that will help? I cannot always control the humidity. Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

How thick is the waterproof cork flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 37

How does this hold up to UV exposure? We have huge south facing windows. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

is this WATERPROOF CORK FLOORS ALL WATERPROOF We HAVE a HOME with CORK FLOORS THROUGHOUT HOWEVER THE BASE OF THE CORK FLOOR IS NOT WATERPROOF IS YOUR PRODUCT COMPLETELY 100 % WATERPROOF AND YOU CAN PROVE IT ? ADVISE SOON JAMES BOJAR View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 40

Can this flooring go over hardwood flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Are these 100% waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Is this glue-down or floating? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

How thick is the cork layer (the top layer)? Is there a diagram that shows the layers--is there a bottom cork layer (how thick) or do we need to add a layer? What about the click layer? Fiberboard and how thick? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Is this quieter and more insulated than the click marmoleum? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

Do I need to seal newly installed (Floating cork floors) with polyurethane in addition to the pre-finished seal on the planks? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

I have read that cork flooring does not do well in places where there are extremes in temperature. We would like to lay cork over a tile floor in Phoenix Arizona where there can be 30 degree changes in temperature in one day, and temps ranging from the 40 in the winter to 115 in the summer. Humidity is usually low - it is 17% today. Of course, our homes are AC/heat controlled, but failures can happen. Will cork floors work in this setting? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Can these be easily installed on a wall above my desk? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Is this 100% cork? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

How well does this floor stand up to water? I know it is not waterproof. I know someone with a cork floor (don't know the brand) and she said that the backing material is like a sponge and any spill leads to the edges bubbling. Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

What is the rating for NRC of this product? I only see values for STC and IIC. Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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