Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Cork floors

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LSummers
09-30-03, 08:27 PM
Don't know if this is the right forum or not, but it looked like the closest. I recently read an article in "The Family Handyman" that explained how to lay a cork floor. The instructions seemed straight forward and the finished project (at least for them ;) ) looked great.

Has anyone had any experience with this? How durable is it? It seems like cork would get damaged easily, but the article implied otherwise.

Thanks!

AzFred
09-30-03, 10:57 PM
More info on the application, expectations and location would help. Cork is an interesting surface with some very specific characteristics. No static elictricity, low sound transfer, low thermal transfer, waterproof, and the dent that was made by a wheel on a grand paino will pop back up is a reasonable period of time. Somewhat shorter life than a laminate or hardwood but often can be refinished.
LSummers
10-01-03, 07:33 AM
I'm considering this for my backporch. It's an enclosed heated structure. My main concern was how well it would hold up to normal wear and tear. I was also wondering how well it would help to insulate the floor.

AzFred
10-01-03, 08:26 AM
If your sub floor is sound this should work well. Investigate various finishing options for future maintenance consideration.
LSummers
10-01-03, 08:31 AM
Great, thanks for the input.