Cork is most common as something used to protect the grade of wine beverages in bottles. It can even be fashioned as a board to post notes or reminders in an office. Yet, one of cork's most unique applications may leave you feeling as if you are walking on air: cork flooring
Cork Flooring Pros And Cons
Pros
- including easy maintenance,
- sound absorption,
- warmth,
- comfort
- cork flooring also eases stress on your back and legs,
- installation is easy for most do it your selfers, which helps to keep costs low
- Cork is very resilient when used as flooring
- Cork floors are naturally resistant to invasive organisms as well as mold and mildew
- Cork is naturally shock-absorbing, so dropped glasses or dishes will be less likely to break
Cons
- Cork flooring design possibilities are limitless
- Cork flooring can be quite expensive
- Cork, although it has a "bounce-back" feature unlike some other flooring choice, will not endure well to very heavy furniture or items sitting down onto it for extended periods of time
- cork may become permanently indented if furniture pads are not used to help disperse the weight of the object
- Cork floors are more light-sensitive than some other flooring types