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Cork Flooring in the Bathroom

The natural warmth of cork makes it an ideal product for bathroom flooring and anywhere where you may be walking barefoot.

Sealed edges, water-resistant lacquer and water-resistant core1 make cork flooring suitable for most bathrooms where moisture levels are not excessive.

Choosing flooring for your bathroom is a difficult task and there are many things to consider prior to making your choice. First and foremost you'll need to choose a flooring option that can handle large amounts of water and moisture. Second, you'll want something comfortable and easy to clean. Most people end up going with some sort of ceramic tiles in there bathrooms however there is a better solution! You might want to give cork flooring a try if you're considering a different approach in your bathroom beyond ceramic tiles.

Cork flooring has many advantages that can be beneficial in your bathroom. There is a natural chemical in cork that is called suberin. Suberin has been scientifically proven to repel insects, bacteria, mould and mildew: all factors to be considered when choosing your flooring.

Another key factor you might consider is how eco-friendly cork flooring is. If you're planning to green your household you can start with your floors. Cork floor tiles and floating floor planks are made from the bark of the cork oak tree. The cork oak tree can be harvest every 9-12 years. To do this, the bark is stripped off the tree by hand. The stripping of the bark does not damage the tree. The cork oak has the natural ability to re-grow its bark. The re-grown bark is harvestable in another 9-12 years. This makes the cork oak a re-usable, renewable resource that does not require re-planting.

Cork floors come in many different patterns, styles and even colors! They can add a natural wood flooring appearance in your bathroom and virtually any room in your household.

 

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