Natural Cork Floor By Wicanders

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 21st May 2008 at 11:50 AM, Filed in Floor Finishes

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Using sustainable, quality products is a trend that is gaining real traction within the world of DIY and home improvement.  It’s a market that has caught the attention of Wicanders with their environmentally friendly, natural cork floors.

Paul Heatley, Key Account Manager for Wicanders Cork Flooring says: 

“One of Wicanders main focuses in 2008 is to encourage countries, companies and communities to ‘Kick the Habit’ and decarbonise their lifestyles.  Not many people will think that buying the increasingly popular cork floor can help, but it can. Cork flooring is not produced - it is harvested without cutting down trees and we work with nature to manufacture stylish flooring in a range of hardwearing finishes.”

Wicanders offer cork flooring in floating or stick down options which are easy to install and maintain. You can even mix and match with your existing decor by choosing from a range of colours, designs and finishes that are suitable for hallways, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms or living areas.

Here are some compelling reasons to consider cork flooring:

WARMTH

A natural insulator, cork offers benefits that other floors can’t match.  The natural thermal insulation properties of cork make Wicanders floors pleasant to the touch.  Even bare feet can tell the difference, with an optimal floor temperature maintained all year round.

COMFORT

The unique characteristics of cork also ensure that a Wicanders floor is more comfortable to walk and stand on.  Cork’s shock-absorbing properties relieve strain on feet, joints, legs and back.

SILENCE

The inner structure of cork makes it an extremely efficient sound insulator, guaranteed to cut noise.  The cork reduces sound transmission between and within rooms, creating a quieter and more peaceful home.

DURABILITY

With their unique cork structure and tough resilient surface finishes, Wicanders floors are
long-lasting and hard-wearing.  A Wicanders floor withstands years of wear and still looks as good as the day it was first laid.

HEALTH

Wicanders floors have a unique surface finish that puts a stop to entrapped dirt, germs or fungus – actively contributing to a healthy and hygienic environment.

EASY TO INSTALL - EASY TO MAINTAIN

With their improved Corkloc-design, Wicanders floors are quick and easier to install than ever before.  And once they are in place, vacuum cleaning and a damp mop are all that are required to keep the floors looking as good as new.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Cork is a completely natural, sustainable product, providing an environmentally friendly flooring solution.  Mindful of today’s need for conservation, Cork floors are a true environmental alternative.

KEY CORK FACTS

For someone who didn’t know a great deal about cork, these key facts provided by Wicanders were illuminating.

• Cork comes from the bark of the Cork Oak tree.

• Cork is a completely natural product and 100% ecological.  It is harvested without damaging or chopping down a single tree.  In fact, removing the bark from trees and allowing them to renew, means that they actually live longer.

• The harvesting process, where bark is stripped off the tree in sections, is a traditionally manual one dating back hundreds of years.

• A Cork Oak tree can live for up to 200 years and is only harvested once every nine years – meaning it can be safely harvested up to 20 times in its life.

For further information about cork flooring please visit Wicanders.

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