Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

If an animal had an accident on this floor, what would happen? I have experience with laminate flooring and with LVP and I have not had issues with those. Would it be permanently discolored? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

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 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can electric floor heating be used underneath this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

How many SQ ft does one box cover? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Can this cork flooring be installed directly over Gypcrete subfloor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

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 8

Is this flooring truly non-toxic? I will be installing it in a baby's room and he will be crawling in it. It says there's no ADDED lead, so does that mean there is lead in the flooring? I've also read that nano-coatings like that used in this product can abrade or otherwise leach from the surface and the particles can cause health problems. Is that a concern with this flooring? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

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 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can Nova Naturals cork floating planks be installed on stair treads and risers? If not, can any cork flooring from Green Bldg Supply be installed on treads and risers? Thx! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

If a dog pees on the floor or some other large quantity of liquid spills (especially if you are not able to clean it up right away) would you have to pull up planks to clean it? I get that the planks are waterproof but how does this prevent liquid from getting under them onto the vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Can I lay this over (waterproof) glued down LVP? if so, should I plan on glueing this cork down? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

What is the wood look surface made of? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this Waterproof Cork flooring be installed over old, glued down cork flooring without a vapor barrier between the two floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

what is the lead time for orders? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

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 4 ´years ago

Question 18

How thick is the wear layer? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 19

Hi, does heavy furniture leave indentations on cork flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

What are spacers that you use for heavy furniture? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Can it be used outdoors in the sun under a swing set? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Do these tiles have some flexibility? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

My kitchen already has tiles. Can I install cork floor over them or Indeed to take tiles off and work over clean/cement surface? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

What is the slip coefficient for this flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

Is there online access to a sales sheet/ tear sheet? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

is there online access to an SDS or MSDS sheet? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

We're installing the originals harmony cork flooring. Do you have any options of suggestions for transition strips? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

If installing Wicanders, Whim - Cork GO on a plywood subfloor, laid over an encapsulated crawl space, is a moisture barrier under the cork floor unnecessary? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

In the product description this is described as kid and pet friendly, but below one of the responses to the reviews (presumably from the company) says it will scratch and dent if children and pets run around on it - is it able to withstand use by children and pets (dogs) or not? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can waterproof cork wood look flooring be installed over tile? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

We are considering adding 7.5 qtscu underlayment for additional softness. Application is glue down. Thoughts? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 34

Can this type of floor be used in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

How many different plank design variations are there for any given style? For instance, how many different planks are there for Field Oak? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Will cork be OK for basement that could flood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

I don't think I received a coupon. (?) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

The installation instructions indicate the floor (concrete) needs to be tested for moisture using ASTM F2170 testing. What tool do you recommend using? For an installation of less than 900 sq. ft., is testing in 3 areas before installation, after installation and then subsequently sufficient to meet standards? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

size of actual pieces, not the sample? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

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 43

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

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 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Do they use some kind if chemical to make this waterproof? If so, what is it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Are there cork tiles suitable for walls, particularly as backboard for a dartboard? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I'm trying to find a stair nose to match the Sprucewood-- do you know which one it is at Versatrim? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Can you place over tile? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

2 questions: 1. What exactly is the HRT protective surface on the Amorim wise cork tiles? I saw acrylic coating referenced below so is it basically water based poly? How many coats appx? 2. Is there anything I can do to prevent water intrusion/dirt buildup in the cracks between the tiles (other than hire a good installer)? Considering glue down installation to help in this regard. Also saw some other folks have used some kind of adhesive between the tiles on the click lock edges to help them stick/prevent peeling or separation. Any recommendations from you folks/manufacturer? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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