Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

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

Question 3

What organizations have reviewed this product and how long has this product been on the market? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

The installation instructions say: Never install Wicanders floating floors without using a PE moisture barrier film with a minimum thickness of 0,2mm (6mil.Do not install the PE over wooden subfloors. If I'm installing over plywood subfloor do I need to put something else down first? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

What do I use to clean the cork floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Question 7

Would the waterproof cork plank be suitable for a hair salon flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

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 11

Planning a kitchen install. My original floor is wall to wall, including under cabinets, appears to be Armstrong linoleum sheet flooring. As I plan to remove the cabinets to have them re-finished, I would like to do another wall to wall installation. I understand a floating floor does not lend itself to be placed under fixed furnishings. While I have seen reference to installing this floor as a floating floor over linoleum, can this product be installed as a glue-down directly over the original linoleum, assuming it is flat, smooth, and sound, or will I need to go down to the original subfloor if I am planning a wall to wall glue-down installation? I have read the standard and glue-down installation guides and do not see a clear answer. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

How soft the cork planks surface? Is it easily to be dent like marmoleum floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

What is the installation process ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Hi, are these products suitable to install over either DMX airflow, DMX 1 step, DryBarrier, or DriCore underlayments? I'm installing below grade and prefer one of the above. Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

Will dog urine penetrate the floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I order transition/threshold pieces that match this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Does Wicanders Go cork contain any aluminum? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

What is the best cleaner to us on cork floors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Question 25

Does the click system allow you to open and close the floor from time to time to reach a trap door in the floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

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 30

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Can you seal this after installation to improve water resistance? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

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 33

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

Question 34

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

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 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Does cork flooring require underlayment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

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

Question 40

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

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 43

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

Dog friendly? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

does the Wicander cork flooring warranty being applied only to original purchaser mean that I must purchase, not my builder contractor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

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 5 ´years ago

Question 50

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

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