Cork flooring has many great features for flooring, many of which a hardwood floor doesn't have. It is water resistant, fire resistant, and repells insects and bugs. As a result you never see those nasty borer holes or termites that effect hardwood flooring and people who have asthma appreciate cork because it doesnt harbour dust mites. And the best part is it is actually a lot cheaper to buy than a hardwood floor.
The average cost of cork flooring per square foot is $11. Cork flooring is expensive because it is trending and durable.
Cork solid flooring is cheaper bamboo flooring. Cork solid flooring can be found at a price of $1.99 per square foot while bamboo flooring typically ranges from $1.99 to $4.99 per square foot.
Some of the advantages are that cork flooring is an environmentally friendly product that is also very durable. Cork flooring is also comfortable on bare feet, and reduces vibration and noise.
A company by the name of Lumber Liquidators does do cork flooring installation, and by the looks of it, they do it for cheap too.
Yes, cork flooring is suitable for kitchen because it is comfortable to stand on and is easy to maintain.
Cork is a soft and somewhat spongy floor. Sealers can be applied to it to make it more durable but they take away somewhat the feel of cork flooring.
Natural cork flooring is durable and easy to care for. This type of flooring in normally more exspensive than carpet or tile.
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This depends on how thick of a piece of cork flooring you use. Cork flooring is still recommended as a way to limit the noise of impact but you will need a bit of tile that is about 1/2 inch thick.
If you are looking for cork flooring in your area then I would go to your nearest flooring store. If they do not carry it they may be able to help you find it. If you don't mind purchasing online then there are many natural cork flooring sites. Here is one with free shipping: http://www.fastfloors.com/_library/search.asp?qcat=Cork+Flooring&qman=Barkley+Cork&wid=GBTJVX2&s_kwcid=TC|6253|natural%20cork%20flooringS|b|3858576136.
Laminate flooring is the more cost effective compared to laminate flooring.