Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

Does the HDF have any formaldehyde in it? Does the Acrylic varnish release any VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Will I be able to roll a 7 ft. grand piano on casters to a different part of the room without scratching the floor? Also, will the weight of the piano leave dents? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

How do you dispose of scraps? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I had the Wicker floor installed about 6 years ago and absolutely love it. I unfortunately placed some plants directly n it and there is warping in abut there boards; I have one replacement but have decide to use the same pattern in our bedroom for a fresh modern look. Can the warped boards be replaced by the new ones or do I just need to live with the situation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

does the cork flooring have to acclimate to the space it is being applied before installation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Does this require a vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

What makes this flooring waterproof? Is it free of all PFAS? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Is the floor pfas free? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Do y'all sell matching cork nosing for stairs? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

Can I purchase a sample of just a couple colors that I may keep? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Can the cork floor be used in a bathroom and laundry room? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

How long does shipping take from time of order to an address in Maryland? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this flooring be used with a rolling office chair? Would the wheels sink in? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

How is the waterproof cork flooring different than the traditional cork flooring feel-wise? We love the feel of cork and the idea of it being waterproof is appealing but does it take away from the natural feel? How thick is the waterproof coating or is it kind of soaked into the cork? I see that the traditional also has an acrylic layer on top. How is it different? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

When looking at the website for this flooring, the Creme Weave in a couple of the pictures looks like beige and brown and the other picture with the flowers looks to be off white with gray? So which is it? And, no feature to see it loaded into a room? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

I love, love, love this waterproof cork. Unfortunately someone dropped something really sharp on it and there is a tiny gouge in the surface--not even a divot, just a tiny bit of the surface was shaved off. What's the best product or method for repairing this? Color is Fashionable Grafite. If it were dark black I'd use a Sharpie, but this is a dark, soft gray. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

If the cork flooring is truly waterproof why do you need a moisture barrier to install over a concrete basement floor? I would be concerned that I would be trapping moisture underneath the floor rather than letting it escape. This escaped moisture would then be sent out using a dehumidifier. I just want to make sure I'm not creating another health risk my trapping the moisture. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Hello, a couple of years ago I ordered samples and liked the Nova New Dimensions Green Elba. My project got derailed by the pandemic and I see that you no longer have that available. Could you please let what the closest current product is? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

We are a very small retail store interested in obtaining these samples (all 3) to have and show to clients as needed. All sales would be purchased through you. We align with your values in interests to withhold the highest care and quality to people served. (?) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Is Novacork lighter weight than traditional hard woods? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Looks like the greengold certificate is for a different product? On the certification section of the product it says greenguard (not gold).? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used as a shower/bathtub surround similar to Dumawall products? I'm looking for a more natural and lasting product with the same ease of installation. If I glue these planks to either backer board or plywood panels screwed onto stud walls and additionally seal the seams/corners with silicone, would this be able to function as a waterproof surround? Thank you very much! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

I'm putting it on a slightly uneven concrete slab. Will this floor allow for vapor barrier adhesive in place of the plastic so that the floor won't have air pockets between concrete and floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Is the cork flooring as sound absorbing as carpet? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Are any of your solid bamboo flooring vertical grain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Hi I would like to purchase 150 SF of the click together Item #17382. The shipping location is an office with no loading dock or lift gate access. Can we get curbside delivery.? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

What is the price /sq footage?Is this all cork boarding or just the top layer of the plank/board.Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Is the surface porous or uneven? I'm considering using this for flooring in a home pottery studio and want to make sure it can be easily mopped to remove silica dust. I'm not sure what the difference between "damp" and "wet" mopping is. Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

What's the lead time for fashionable graphite cork flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can cork float flooring be directly installed on a hardwood floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Hi! I was going through the Amorim waterproof cork sheet which describes about uv acrylic. Could you please provide the detail msds sheet for amorim waterproof PET too? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

I would like to use this as an accent wall. What adhesive can I use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use a robot vacuum to clean this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this be installed directly over Dricore basement subflooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

We plan to install in a basement over the slab and we will use the vapor barrier (MP Global Moisture Block) as recommended BUT we wondered if we ALSO need a underlayment with dimples for air flow - like DMX 1-step? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

I got the sample box of wood look cork - the spruce wood in the sample box is much lighter and kind of orange yellow compared to the pictures . Is that really the way it is? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

How to clean nova cork ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Is your cork flooring appropriate for household with pets? Meaning pet messes. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 39

Are the samples from one supplier or several? How do we return the box - free or paid shipping? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 40

Do you have a suggested transition/reducer piece or brand (schluter) or metal cap? What size 7mm or 8mm that fits this floor I plan to terminate the floor in a doorway down to a concrete floor. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

In the install instructions it says it can be cut with any kind of saw. One of the photos shows a box cutter and in the answer section of someone else's question someone mentioned install can be done without a saw at all. So does it need a saw or not? Can cuts be made cleanly by scoring and snapping? what about lengthwise cuts that could be as much as 48" long? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Do you have instructional video for Amorim cork installation? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

What sealant for cork flooring that is non toxic do you sell? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Does the waterproof cork have a slick or slightly textured surface? I am trying to replace the adhered cork tiles in my kitchen that had a slight texture and we're not slippery when wet. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

(Not really a question?) Sample boxes vs colors seen on computer: I have heard on this site and many others that the colors do not match the Website. This is usually used as a criticism. The color discrepancy comes from the settings on your computer and the Website. Those two will never match. Every computer is different when it comes to color. Also, you are dealing with light on your computer. It will always make colors and other items look different than in real life. THIS is why it is SO important to get the the boxes of samples; so you can see what the product REALLY looks like. Three cheers for GBS for providing the SAMPLES in a box. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Will water (and cat urine) find their way to the subfloor via the space between each plank? Does this vary between the click and the glue installs? Thanks! I am excited about this product. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Does your cork come in square tiles? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

What is surface texture? Is it slick and slippery when wet? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can the waterproof cork be easily cut on a curve around the edge of a brick hearth? Does it get scored and then broken like vinyl flooring which is harder to do on a curve? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Can I cover my kitchen tile with a floating cork floor? Would I have to put down a waterproof barrier as well? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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