Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

Can this material be used on stairs? Are there coordinating stair nosing trim pieces available? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Is there a way to get stair treads, or make finished stairs with this flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Can any contractor install this flooring, are there specific things we should ask a contractor before hiring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Can these planks arranged in a diagonal or herringbone pattern? Will cutting the row-end pieces at a diagonal affect durability or integrity? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Are there dye lots or other color differences related to manufacturing that would matter if I order more Traces Natural at a later date? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

Is this appropriate for a walkout basement (so part on-grade and part below) where summer/fall humidity is often 70 - 80+% and the windows are open? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Must the floor be dried after damp mop cleaning? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can cork planks be installed over ceramic tile? My grout lines are 1/4" and is all tight and in good condition View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

How well does this hold up to dog and cat nails? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

I am looking to put down cork in my attic space that will serve as my yoga/meditation space and have a few questions:1) Is underlayment recommended if cork is going over plywood?2) Do you currently have the Wicanders Whim Go Cork in stock? I'd need about 500sf.3) I'm also looking at icork's 12mm natural cork floor (3mm top cork layer over 6mm hdf over 3mm cork underlayment). I like the Wicanders name but like the thicker product. Any comments on this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Where can I find bullnose trim that matches this flooring for stair treads? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

can you get samples of the waterproof cork flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

I am considering cork planks in my midsouth home with a crawl space foundation. If I have a plywood subfloor, will I need to put down any underlayment or vapor barrier? I read about using a foam underlayment to help with any imperfections, but I wanted to collect more data about it. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

The amorim wise website mentions it is fine over hydronic radiant heated concrete subfloor and mentions nothing about needing to glue down this product. What is correct?Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

How do you maintain the cork floor? Vacum? Swiffer? Mop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

can this be installed over tiles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Can Cork floors be installed over concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

I need to know where I can find the transition mouldings for tis floor? to put on the entry ways.. Also do you offer matching baseboards? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

how thick is the cork veneer and what is the plank core made of? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

The finish says Poly, but does that mean pre-finished with poly or that after installation we will need to apply poly? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

I am interested in purchasing the Cyber Oak "wood look" cork flooring, it will be installed in a basement "below grade". Is this really 100% waterproof or "water resistant"? Also is this product warrantied for installation over a concrete floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Has anyone noticed contraction and joints at short ends opening up in winter for a glue down installation over clean plywood substrate? Gaps are somewhere between 1/16 and 1/8" in size and noticeable from a distance. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

How should I clean waterproof cork flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Is it possible to use this material aver a technical floor using the glue option? If this is the case, is this floor easy to remove and install if necessary? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

How to clean? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Why can't I purchase a sample of this Lane Antique White cork? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Can I paint the surface of the product if I want it to appear as a different color? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Can I order my own samples instead of the ones you have? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

Is it faster and easier to use a power miter saw or scoring with utility knife? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Hi there. I am a massage therapist and wondering if my massage table legs would damage these floors? Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Can I install a cork floor over laminate or vinyl? How would I do this? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

If I install the cork over a concrete floor, will the floor still feel springy, or do I need to do it over a plywood floor to achieve that softness? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Has anyone installed this in a travel trailer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Hello, I'm installing the royal oak cork flooring throughout a house, do you have matching stair nosing or stair treads to match the color of the flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Can another coat of finish be added after installation? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 36

What is used to finish an exposed edge? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

Does the limited lifetime warranty for residential use cover chipping? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Is the waterproof version Item #100941 most similar to the regular non-waterproof version Cork Go Item #86550? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can waterproof cork flooring be installed on top of vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Does the UV cured acrylic finish stand up to fading from sunlight? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Is this flooring easily removable? I rent and will need to remove it when I leave. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Will this product work on a covered lani ( wrap around porch ) in tropics where exposed to UV & occasional blowing rain? Do you ship to Hawaii? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

I live in Hawaii. Have wrap around covered lani .. which gets a lot of sun & sometimes rain blown in. How waterproof is it? & would it hold up to UV? Do you ship to Hawaii? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

I will need to present this material to my HOA Board and then to a committee for review and approval. This process will take considerably longer than 10 days. Is there any way to keep the kit for longer without incurring such a cost? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

If installing this in a walkout basement, does it need to be glued down or is it better installed as a floating floor? We will use a vapor barrier no matter which way it's installed. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

The product says "Cork Look". Is it an actual cork surface or is it a printed product? I see on the Wood Look products that they seem to be a photo printed finish. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Do nova cork tiles include polyurethane? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Hi There,The finish is listed as poly, what does that mean, what is in a poly finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Can I install this cork floor over the carpet in a small walking closet 83" by 102"? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

Could you send us a copy of the the limited lifetime warranty for the cork flooring? Specs say to refer to warranty but I don't see it on the site. Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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