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Cork Flooring - Explanation of Cork Floor Materials

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Introduction to Cork Flooring

Cork Flooring in Kitchen

Cork Flooring in Kitchen

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Cork flooring is one of the most beautiful and comfortable floor material options available. I used cork floors in my new house in the Kitchen and Den and can attest to the comfort and beauty of these floors (see above photo).

Cork flooring is environmentally friendly and cork is considered a renewable and sustainable natural resource. These floors can be a little expensive and their installed cost per square foot can be close to a good quality ceramic tile floor. However they are definitely worth the cost when used in smaller areas such as a Kitchen, Den or Dining Room but can be used in just about any flooring application.

This tutorial will explain all about this wonderful floor and its benefits, the material of cork, how the floors are constructed and assembled and where you can find other resources on cork flooring.

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