Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 2

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 3

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 4

Has anyone installed this in a travel trailer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 5

Is it ok to install the floor around a drain (in our basement) or what do you suggest? Along the bottom of the wall by the drain there is actually a gap that allows for drainage from the washer/dryer and utility sink in the nearby room. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 6

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 7

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 8

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 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 9

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 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 10

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 11

Does the flooring expand and contract? Will I need to leave a space around the perimeter? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 12

Can I get a sample of this cork? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 13

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

Asked 1 ´year ago | Cork Flooring

Question 14

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 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 15

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 16

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 17

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 19

What is the slip coefficient for this flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 20

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 4 ´years ago

Question 21

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 23

How thick is the wear layer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 24

I understand the waterproof flooring can be used for bathroom floors. Can it also be used for the walls of a shower? Thanks for any info. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 25

Can this be used in a dry climate such as Kanab Utah? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 26

I am interested in using cork flooring in a dental office is it a appropriate use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 27

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 28

What is the wood look surface made of? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 29

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 30

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 31

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 32

Can I use this on my basement walls (no thumbtacks) over Wonderboard or green cement board? We are replacing walls in basement that was damaged due to a flood. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 33

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 34

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

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 35

Will this flooring hold up to a 150lb Newfoundland dog running across it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 36

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

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 37

does the nova cork flooring have foam on the back of the board or no foam needed ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 38

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 | Cork Flooring

Question 39

If I decided to use the Wicanders Cork GO in the kitchen and bathroom, as opposed to the waterproof, is there an appropriate sealer that I could use to make it more water resistant? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

If I order more than one sample book, would I get a coupon code for each book to use towards an order? For example if I order two, would I have a $50 credit towards the future order? Thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 41

Although your colour selection is very nice, you do not offer the colours that I am looking for. Is it possible to paint/stain or otherwise alter the colour of the cork tile? Is it possible to make the floor smooth, to aid in cleaning? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 42

Can I use a vapor barrier over pre existing hardwood floor when installing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 43

Should I not use a vapor barrier on pre existing hardwood floor? The installation instructions state "Existing wood planks, engineered wood boards, OSB panels, drywall elements etc. must not be covered with PE foil acting as a vapour barrier. The area below the floor should also be sufficiently ventilated in an adequate way (back-vented skirting board) to maintain the equilibrium moisture content of the wood planks, engineered wood boards, OSB panels, drywall elements.". Does this mean that I shouldn't use the 6mil underlayment? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 44

What is the normal lead time from order to receiving shipment in Arizona? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 45

How does it hold up to multiple large dog households? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 46

Can you put it directly over plywood sheet flooring that has been painted (and is paint-chipped in some areas) without removing or sanding off the paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

How to take care of cork floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 48

Hi I'm interested in your amorin waterproof cork flooring but I live in the UK - can I get samples sent to the UK. Also, I know that cork is a good insulator so how well does this product work on top of electric underfloor heating? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 49

Can I order a transition piece for this option? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

Question 50

How thick is the wear layer on this product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Cork Flooring

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