Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE IF FLOATING OR GLUE DOWN IS BEST? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Does this work well on the second story of a house? As in will it reduce the traffic noise similar to carpet? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Is it possible to just get a sample piece? Not the whole sample box. I have been able to order just a sample piece for some of the Marmoleum products on this site and was hoping to do the same with this. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

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 2 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this product be used in an underground basement? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I order the sample boxes and keep them for my office library? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

How does the waterproof cork flooring do in dry climates? I live In the high desert and was told by a builder not to use cork due to the dry climate and extreme temperatures. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

I suppose it is not biodegradable? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Would you recommend installing this before or after kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this product available as a glue-down plank rather than a click-in-place? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this flooring be removed and reinstalled elsewhere? (If i move) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Do underlayments adversely affect this floor performance or would it compliment it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this be installed as a floating floor even if it goes underneath the refrigerator and range? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Are these 100% waterproof? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Is it ok to instal directly on top of concrete without anything underneath? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

what is the color of the flooring Krystal used in the one review of the waterproof cork?great pictures View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

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 22

Do these tiles have some flexibility? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

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 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Can you get a finish for this other than recycled PET? I would prefer a non-plastic finish. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

what is the lead time for orders? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

Are there any adhesives used in the construct of the actual cork flooring? Not looking for a glue to install but wondering if there are adhesives in the cork floor panels? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

I'm working from home a lot now, because of Covid. Wondering how this floor would hold up in a home office - would there be indents from sitting all day in a desk chair? Would those add up over time to the area under the desk being indented/compressed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can the cork floating floor be installed under appliances? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 30

How many SQ ft does one box cover? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

I want to install cork flooring in my laundry room. Will it hold up to having a clothes washer on it? Will the washer cause indentation or tearing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Should I apply a polyurethane coating on the floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

What carriers do you use for delivery of the samples? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Can you install this on top of existing vinyl in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can the Amorim waterproof cork - wood look flooring be floated on stairs or does it need to be glued? I don't see any instructions for stair installation. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Is Underlayment necessary? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

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

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 39

Can you put these tiles on a ceiling above an indoor pool? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Does this product compress over time? Could it be used throughout the house or just in light traffic areas? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

When ordering flooring do you consider any waste of the product when ordering by square footage needed, some flooring places add 10 or 5% additional flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Do all Waterproof Cork Flooring - Wood Look products have an embossed wood grain finish and texture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

can i use your cork panels to soundproof a wall? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

can the planks be used on wall? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

Do you have technical specs for this floor? If like to know the VOC content of the polyurethane coating. What type of wood is the fiberboard core? I'm sensitive to terpenes which is why I'm considering cork. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

can your repair a tear in the cork? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

can you repair a tear in the cork? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

If I spill a jar of tomato sauce on this floor will it stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

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 5 ´years ago

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