Cork Flooring - The Natural and Durable Choice Cary NC

Flooring is a fashion industry. Cork flooring is becoming very popular as the new design choice. It is often compared to hardwood and vinyl however it is soft on the feet, warm to the touch and very durable for high-traffic areas. It is available in an array of colors and is complementary to most dcor. Cork (the bark from a Cork Oak tree) was a popular floor covering for most of the first half of the 20th century. It is one of the most beautiful and sensuous flooring materials today. The textured surface is both natural and comfortable. Walking on cork is like walking on air, because cork is 50% air!

There are several busy lifestyle advantages with this design choice. Cork flooring is rugged, resists scuffs and stains and its textured pattern disguises dust. It is an excellent choice for heavy traffic areas such as entranceways and hallways. Other ideal areas include the kitchen and task rooms where homeowners may spend a great deal of time standing on their feet. Cork also has natural sound-absorbing materials and reduces noise in the home.

Cork flooring is available in plank or tiles. The darkness of the earth tones is controlled by how long the cork is baked. In addition, natural tiles can be refinished like solid hardwood. A cork floor is easy to install as panels are 1 foot by 3 feet and they snap together like laminate flooring and look similar to hardwood planks when installed.

Visit Kensington Floors Carpet One's newly designed showroom located at 1221 Kensington Road N.W. and speak with a design consultant about cork flooring.