Properties
Beautiful appearance
Antistatic
Impact sound insulation
Foot-warm
Hand made surface
Hardwearing
Easy to keep
Hygienic
Reproductive raw material
Air dried water lacquer or hard wax-oil surface
The building industry can employ cork as a thermal barrier, sound insulator, vibration dampener and fire retardant. Cork can be utilized in roofs and ceilings, walls and floors, interiors and exteriors.
Cork"s unique physical and mechanical properties allow it to compress and immediately regain its original size under all weather and temperature conditions, making cork particularly useful in expansion and compression joints, and in concrete structures such as dams, tunnels, runways and highways. Because of these properties, cork is also used as underlayment for wood, ceramic and stone coverings.
As a thermal barrier cork is most useful. The industrial refrigeration industry is turning to cork as a very important energy saving factor. Cork"s thermal capacities make it ideal for use in interiors. Cork flooring is warming, quiet, comfortable, easy to clean and exceptionally resistant.
As flooring, and also as wall tile and wall paper, it is available in a most suitable choice for high traffic areas in schools, hospitals, libraries, museums, shops, airports, hotels and restaurants. At home, cork flooring is appropriate for the bathroom, kitchen, and living rooms. Cork tile products are extremely versatile, easy to install, and is a natural compliment to wood interiors.
Walking and standing on natural cork is easy on your legs and back, because cork is a resilient material. It cushions your every step. And, since cork is an ideal insulator, it"s never cold on your feet.
Some of cork"s amazing benefits are:
Enviromentally friendly Natural insulator
Low maintenance Wear- resistant
Mildew-proof Easy to install
Sound –absorbent & quiet Unique dimensions and colors
Something for every style and taste Anti-static
Hygienic Water-Proof
Comfortable Durable & resilient
Inviting and warm
Cork's many unique properties makes it a natural choice for many different applications. High traffic commercial or retail environments (banks, stores, museums, medical clinics, restaurants, etc.) benefit from cork flooring, as well as any room in a residential environment. Since cork is anti-static, its ideal for computer work stations. Cork also enhances both the warm feel and aesthetic look of any room.
