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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it necessary to apply a coat of polyurethane over the pre-finished floor?
How do I install
Cork floating floor?
Can the cork be installed at any grade in the house?
How durable is Cork Flooring?
Is it possible to install a cork floor over a radiant heating system?
1. Is it necessary to apply a coat of polyurethane over the pre-finished floor?
No additional polyurethane coating is required. The flooring is pre-sealed and requires no additional finishing.
2. How do I install Cork floating floor?
Our "click" system flooring is a floating floor. Once the floor is clicked together, the weight of the planks will hold the floor in place. See our installation guide for more information.
3. Can the cork be installed at any grade in the house?
Yes, for an installation in a basement, we recommend the use of a 6 mil polyethylene film to be used as a moisture barrier. A floating floor is not attached to the sub-floor and rests on top of the moisture barrier.
4. How durable is Cork Flooring?
Cork material used for flooring is very dense and is designed to withstand even commercial traffic. Cork floors are coated with a polyurethane finish that can withstand heavy objects, however, cork does "give under
pressure." Cork has a memory and recovers well after being compressed. Like any other flooring material, cork flooring can be damaged by the legs of furniture. For this reason, dragging heavy objects with sharp edges over the floor is not advised. We also recommend that furniture with sharp or damaged legs have protective load spreading pads underneath.
5. Is it possible to install a cork floor over a radiant heating system?
Cork, being a natural insulator, can slightly interfere with the transmission of heat. Your floor may take longer to warm up but the heat will be retained in the floor for a longer period of time. Prior to installation, the slab needs to be heated and the temperature has to b e maintained at 75 degrees during installation. As with any cork or hardwood floor installation, material has to be acclimated in the room for 48 hours prior to installation.
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About Cork Flooring
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Specs |
• Plank Size:
35½" x 11¾"
• Plank thickness:
5/16 "
• Colors:
Natural
Champagne
• Finish:
UV acrylic
• Coverage per Carton:
20.35 Sq. Ft.
• Coverage per Pallet:
1,058.2 Sq. Ft.
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Why Choose Cork
Flooring?
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• 5 layers of factory applied, hard-wearing acrylic lacquer surface coating. No additional finishing coat needed.
• 15 year structural warranty
• Floating and glueless, with patented "CLIC"
tongue and groove planks.
• Patented UNILIN CLIC SYSTEM.
• Matching transition pieces available:
(Length: 6' 6")
1. T-mold
2. Quarter round
3. Reducer
4. Carpet reducer
(baby
threshold)
• Installs over wood or concrete, below or above grade. (A moisture barrier is used when installing over concrete or damp, moisture prone sub floor conditions.) |
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