Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

How is the wood look achieved on the waterproof cork tiles? Is this screen printed? If yes, then is it durable? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 2

Will cat vomit damage this floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 3

Is the cork flooring in boards or tile-squares? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 4

Can cabinets be installed on top of this material if we use an adhesive to glue it down? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 5

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 6

Can your product be used on walls and if so would it be glued on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 7

Are there any matching stair nosings? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 8

can this waterproof flooring work in a Finnish sauna? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 9

Will dog urine penetrate the floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 10

I'm interested in the waterproof cork flooring. Are the the closeout colors on sale or just won't be available any longer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 11

is a special tool required for locking the planks together? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Can you lay Wicander cork flooring over Wicander cork flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

We are looking for a green flooring material to use in a bathroom with electric radiant heat over a wood subfloor. What do you carry? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 14

Do i need to sealcoat the waterproof cork flooring if used in a kitchen? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 15

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 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 16

does this cork keep the floor warmer than tile? what is the expected lifespan of this product w/ normal foot traffic ? thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 17

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 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 18

Do you have a video for replacing/repairing the glue down cork flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 19

Is there a list of all glue down cork floor tiles that you offer? Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 20

Can this floor be used on a bathroom floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 21

can I get a sample so I can tell if the color will work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 22

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 23

Will a gym rubber floor mat discolor the finish on the cork flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 24

If I install over this over laminate, will I truly be making my home less toxic, or will the toxins from the laminate seep through? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 25

My dining room is connected to the hallway that leads to the bedrooms. I'd like to put waterproof cork in both areas. If the dining room plus the hallway is more than 60 feet long, do I need to use transition strips? Or do I count the length of the hallway and the dining room separately? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 26

Is it hard to clean? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Seems like a lot of the cork styles aren't available. Do you special order other styles such as the identity moonlight? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 28

I don't see anything about Janka Hardness Rating? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 29

Do I need to put 2 coats of polyurethane on the in moist areas for Wicanders Cork GO. Do you have saddles or t-molding for doorway and room transitions ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

what kind of glue is used in the cork flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 31

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 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 32

The specs say "Requires no transition strips for 3200 SF or 60 lineal feet of flooring." Does that mean I don't have to put in t-molding in doorways within as long as they are within a 3200 SF rectangle and no dimension is more than 60 ft? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 33

We have USFloors ebro cork throughout our house, which is now discontinued. It is 12x36 floating CorkLoc planks. We have to replace the cork in our powder room due to a leak. Do you know if this will lock into our current cork as a replacement? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 35

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 37

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

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 38

What is the material of the bottom layer of the plank? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 39

For installation in a bathroom and in order to make in waterproof, the instructions state to apply a polyurethane sealant on expansion joints. Are the expansion joints considers the outside border of the floor (against walls) or is this everywhere the planks meet? How do you apply the adhesive to ensure it is waterproof as the instructions don't answer this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 40

Does this product amber/fade in sunny rooms? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 41

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

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 42

Do the samples in the cork look box have a smooth finish? I didn't like the ridged texture in the wood look samples, even though I liked the looks of some a lot. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 43

Is Underlayment necessary? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 44

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 45

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 46

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 47

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

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 48

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 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 49

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 50

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

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