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Benefits of Cork Flooring
Cork flooring offers several outstanding benefits to homeowner
looking for something new and exciting in their home. The
durability of cork flooring is appealing to most homeowners.
High heels and furniture can do no damage! Cork flooring tiles
are typically protected with a durable environmentally friendly
urethane containing no formaldehyde. When cork is subjected to
pressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reduces
considerably. When released from pressure, cork recovers very
rapidly to its original shape. Cork is remarkably resistant to
wear, as it is less affected by impact and friction than other
hard surfaces because of its cellular composition.
Natural cork is a fire inhibitor, not spreading the flame. Cork
also does not
release any toxic gases on combustion. Another
major benefit is the fact that cork is antimicrobial and insect
repellant. Even termites are unwelcome. The suberin, the
inherent substance of cork, is a natural insect repellent
Perhaps the most valuable asset of cork flooring is the ease of
maintenance. Today, waxing is no longer needed. Sweeping and
mopping will be the usual maintenance. A few years down the road
when the finish starts to wear off, lightly sand the floor and
reapply a new coat of urethane. Your floor will last for several
decades.
About the author:
Damion Rutherford is the online marketing director for
www.free-flooring.com Free-Flooring.com is a FREE online
resource for all of your flooring needs.
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