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Natural CORK Flooring

Natural Cork is enjoying a resurgence in popularity today. From television design shows to shelter magazines, Natural Cork is seemingly everywhere and ostensibly the "hottest new product" on the market.

Many people think of cork as a relatively new and possibly unreliable option particularly as a surface flooring material. And yet, there are examples of Natural Cork floors in public buildings that were installed over 100-years ago and are still in use today. The Library of Congress in Washington, DC is one excellent case.

A member of the beech family, Quercus Suber or the cork oak tree grows in coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Seven countries comprise the bulk of the area where cork oak will grow. These countries are Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia with the majority of the production occurring in Portugal and Spain.

Relatively slow growing, cork trees survive harsh conditions in depleted soil that will often support little else of value. There are examples of cork oak trees that are 400 to 500 years old, though the average life expectancy would be 120 to 200 years.

Unlike most trees where primary value is derived from the lumber of the trunk, Natural Cork is actually obtained from the bark of the tree. This unusually thick bark is made up of millions of tiny prism-shaped air pockets which create a resilient cushiony surface that offers several distinct advantages to the tree. Natural Cork is a natural fire inhibitor so the bark provides protection from wildfires common to the region. An inherent waxy substance, suberin, serves as an insect repellant eliminating threat from many usual agricultural pests. And the bark is regenerative, so its protective properties will grow back if damaged in any way.

Earth & Classics

Natural Cork Earth & Classics showcases classic cork styling inspired by the tones and textures of Mother Nature. Traditional 12" x 36" floating planks feature unmatched durability and resilience, a scratch and abrasion resistant acrylic finish, and exclusive Microban anti-microbial protection.

Extremely dense cork floors with square edges and ends

5 coats of WearTop scratch and abrasion resistant acrylic finish

Superior density with exclusive Microban anti-bacterial protection

Exterior-grade HDF core with no added formaldehyde

Lifetime wear warranty / lifetime structure warranty

5 year light / medium commercial warranty

3 LEED credits for recycled content, rapidly renewable materials, and low emmissions

Meets European E1 standard for low formaldehyde emissions

Bilabo Matte

Cleopatra Matte

Cordoba Matte

Edipo Matte

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New Dimensions

Natural Cork New Dimensions offers an array of popular and eclectic cork patterns in wide and narrow widths with beveled edges. Nominal 24" X 18" wide tiles can be installed in a traditional point to point configuration or in a brickwork pattern to add interest to a room. The narrow 7" planks provide for a look similar to a hardwood floor.

Glueless locking system and exterior grade high density fiberboard core

3 coats of water base finish provide scratch and abrasion resistance and easy, no
fuss maintenance

Superior density with exclusive Microban anti-bacterial protection

Lifetime wear warranty / lifetime structure warranty

5 year light / medium commercial warranty

3 LEED credits for recycled content, rapidly renewable materials, and low emmissions

Meets European E1 standard for low formaldehyde emissions

Narrow Plank Corte

Narrow Plank Galicia

Narrow Plank Lago

Narrow Plank Leon

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Eco Cork

Natural CORK presents EcoCORK, an economically priced floating floor plank of uncompromised quality. There are eight beautiful colors and patterns available featuring a high-density fiberboard center core with the CLIC installation system. EcoCORK is harvested and manufactured according to the strict ecologically correct standards of all Natural CORK products. It is safe for the natural world as well as the human indoor environment. With all of the expected benefits of cork flooring, EcoCORK is quiet, comfortable, warm, and beautiful.

Narrow Plank Corte

Luna

Marmol

Tierra

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Corkoleum

Natural Lino's Corkoleum collection offers a fashion forward, eco-friendly alternative to vinyl and laminate flooring. Corkoleum performs under the most extreme conditions - even resisting cigarette burns! Glueless installation & easy maintenance make it a must have for active families.