Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 2

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 3

Do these tiles have some flexibility? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 4

So with this "cork look" product the finish surface is not actually cork it's something else? The cork is internal. Are we seeing a faux cork grain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 5

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 6

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

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 7

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

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 8

Are these 100% waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 9

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 10

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 11

Can this flooring be removed and reinstalled elsewhere? (If i move) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 12

Is this product available as a glue-down plank rather than a click-in-place? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 13

Can these be easily installed on a wall above my desk? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 14

Would you recommend installing this before or after kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 15

I suppose it is not biodegradable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 16

How does the waterproof cork flooring do in dry climates? I live In the high desert and was told by a builder not to use cork due to the dry climate and extreme temperatures. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 17

Can I order the sample boxes and keep them for my office library? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 18

Can this product be used in an underground basement? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 19

Can this be laid throughout a house with a combination of floating (bedrooms, living spaces, hallways) and glue down (bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room)? There is asbestos linoleum in bathrooms/kitchen and halfway down a dining/living space that we want to encapsulate. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 20

Is it possible to just get a sample piece? Not the whole sample box. I have been able to order just a sample piece for some of the Marmoleum products on this site and was hoping to do the same with this. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 21

Does this work well on the second story of a house? As in will it reduce the traffic noise similar to carpet? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 22

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE IF FLOATING OR GLUE DOWN IS BEST? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 23

Does the Amorim waterproof cork require an underlayment if installed in a bathroom on concrete slab? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 24

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 25

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 27

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 29

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 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 30

Is Novacork lighter weight than traditional hard woods? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 31

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 32

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 7 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 33

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 34

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 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 35

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

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 36

I live in an area that is extra humid. Is there anything I can do, an extra or different underlay, that will help? I cannot always control the humidity. Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 37

(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 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 39

Can you place over tile? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 40

Is this quieter and more insulated than the click marmoleum? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 41

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 42

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 43

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 44

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 45

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 46

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 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 47

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 48

How to clean? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 50

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

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

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