Not all cork flooring is the same! This is the owner of Luxury Home Products. Please be careful when selecting cork flooring. I have done exhaustive research with regard to this type of flooring and have found several inexpensive brands to be significantly different from Natural Cork Brand. This type of flooring can be either fantastic or horrible depending on the quality of the product. Please trust my research... Natural Cork is the way to go! I have had it in my home for over 5 years and love it! 

^{The benefits of cork are plenty… amazing durability, smooth to the feet, warm in the winter and cool in the summer…its very presence denotes elegance that is both inviting and luxurious.}

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Photo of my kitchen and dining area laid in Lisbon.

Things to know about Cork

Cork is the name given to the bark of the Cork Oak Tree, a member of the Beech family, characteristic to western Mediterranean countries, primarily Spain and Portugal. The bark serves as a protective barrier during the average 500 year lifespan of the tree, defending against harsh climate changes and numerous fires inherent to the region. It is also resistant to more than 38 species of insects, including the termite, and to the development of microbes. Cork trees are stripped of their bark every 9 to 14 years, never cut, ensuring that its habitat remains undisturbed. The natural structure and chemical composition of Cork contribute to its beneficial properties: insulation, resiliency, impermeability, durability and hypoallergenic and fire retardant tendencies.

 Insulation 90% of cork tissue is gaseous; hence its density is extremely low, supporting great insulation – thermal and acoustic.
 Resiliency When cork is subjected to pressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reduces considerably. When released from pressure, cork recovers very rapidly to its original shape.
 Impermeability The presence of Suberin, an intrinsic waxy substance, renders cork impervious to both liquid and gas. As a result, it will not rot and is considered the best seal available. This is why wine bottles have been sealed with cork for decades!
 Hypoallergenic Tendency Cork does not absorb dust, and consequently does not cause or contribute to allergies.
 Durability Cork is remarkably resilient. It is less affected by impact and friction than any other hard surface because of its cellular composition. This product has been used in museums, banks, and many other distinguished buildings. In fact, one of the earliest installations was the First Congregational Church of Chicago in 1890! You will also find Natural Cork in the Library of Congress, the Steffen Thomas Museum near Atlanta, Georgia to name a few.
 Fire Retardant Property Cork is a natural fire retardant. It does not release toxic gases during combustion thus flames will not spread.
 Installation The floating floor planks are highly recommended for "do-it yourself" installation. Utilizing a glue-less, "Click" system, you simply lay the planks and use the special "tapping block" to lock them together.
 Care Maintenance is nominal, consisting of an occasional sweep through, vacuuming or damp mopping. Our Cork is pre-stained with 5 layers of protective top coating relieving you of any major upkeep.
 Value The investment for cork flooring is equal to or less than most wood floors. Installation costs are typically less.
 Availability Our Cork flooring comes in 12" X 12" X 5/32" squares or 36" X 12" X ˝" planks, pre-finished with 5 coats of polyurethane.

Floating Floor Plank

This demonstrates the cross-section of a Floating Floor plank, ideal for "do-it yourself" installation.

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Cork Patterns

Cleopatra
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Edipo
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Lisbon
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Marbella
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Meridia
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Tabac
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Valencia
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Bilbao
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Cordoba
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Granada
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Malaga
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Moreno
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Oveido
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Santiago
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Sevilla
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Toledo
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Gandia
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