The cork can be an interesting alternative for those wishing to have a lasting ecological floor, safe, comfortable, and whom no amount you spend some more money to give an aesthetic touch different and attractive to certain environments home.
Precisely the economic issue is one of the factors that must be taken into account when deciding on cork floors because it is a material whose purchase and installation cost can demand a significant investment, although the final result will That it is worth it.
Some advantages of the cork floor :
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It is friendly to the environment: Cork is considered a renewable and sustainable natural resource, since it has the peculiarity of being obtained from the bark of the cork oak extracted naturally every 9 or 15 years, without causing the death of the tree, which can be kept alive for almost 500 years
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It has a particular beauty: The combination of colors, patterns and textures present in the cork give it a very attractive and elegant appearance.
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It helps prevent accidents: The cork floor, like those of linoleum and vinyl, has very good anti-slip characteristics, which helps prevent slips and falls, especially for the elderly or young children.
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It offers a good absorption of impacts: Given its cellular structure, the cork plate is capable of containing 90 percent of air that can be compressed up to less than 50 percent, then return to its original form. That is why its placement is very positive in those places where you must stand for a long time.
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It is hypoallergenic and resistant to different threats: Thanks to its suberine content, cork can repel insects, mold and fungi. Likewise, said natural polymer is also a good fire retardant and prevents cork from releasing toxic gases when burned.
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It is a good noise reducer: Its particular internal structure allows the cork to absorb very well the noise and vibrations caused by the walking of people or by the fall and blow of objects to the ground.
Cork floors: Placement and maintenance methods
Two are the most used techniques for the installation of cork floors : Through tiles attached to the subfloor or with panels that are arranged as a floating floor .
Before laying the tiles, the adhesive must be distributed on the subfloor (which must be clean, smooth and dry) using a spatula or toothed trowel according to the manufacturer's instructions and preventing the glue from accumulating. Next, the tiles are laid, applying pressure by hand.
For maintenance, cork floors only need to be swept or vacuumed once a week, and can be cleaned monthly by wiping a cloth slightly moistened with a neutral soap or with the cleaner recommended by the manufacturer.
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