Cork Flooring Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Question 4

(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 5

Can you place over tile? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

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 12

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

We are looking to replace our Luxury Vinyl flooring. Can we place this right over top? Or would we need to remove it first? We are looking for a non toxic option as we have a toddler. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I have a sample of the Wicanders cork flooring, and I can easily put scratches in it with my fingernail. Is the Amorim waterproof cork surface more resistant to scratching (thinking pet toenails), and if is scratched through the finish wouldn't that then allow water infiltration? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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

Question 27

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 28

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

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 33

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

Question 34

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 5 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

How to take care of cork floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

How much do I have to pay for shipping of samples? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Do you have cork products suitable for shower surrounds and or shower flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this cork flooring be used in a basement home gym? The floor is concrete. I can't seem to find a non toxic rubber option. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

What is used to waterproof/seal/protect the flooring? As in the top coat. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

I am interested in ordering two boxes of "moment" cork flooring. Today is May 17, your website says this product is backordered till March. Is that March �??22? How long is the delivery wait if that is not the case? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I am looking to replace carpet with cork for my retail store ..we do have high traffic all year ...which specific one is best for commercial? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Would this be a good option for a dance studio? One where ladies dance salsa in heels? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I'm interested in installing Amorim WISE on a second-floor condo. The subfloor is gypcrete. How does the sound insulation of this product (7mm of cork) compare with other cork floating floors (like Wicander) that have less cork but are thicker (10-12mm) due to the thickness of the foam board? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Is this flooring Class 33 and have the durability to be considered pet friendly? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

How do you intersect with a stair nosing? I have 15' of open stairwell to nose. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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