Comfortable Cork Kitchen Flooring

Are cork floors are suitable for kitchens? Yes, it is very comfortable to walk on a cork floor and its maintenance is easy. Place rugs or mats in area off kitchen appliances and sink to protect cork kitchen flooring traffic, splashing water, falls food, grease and any other element that can cause premature wear of floor kitchen.

For maintenance cork kitchen flooring, we recommend regularly use a broom and a wet mop because dirt and rough particles can act like sandpaper, thereby damaging finish. Once a year or more, if floor is subject to heavy traffic and it begins to show signs of deterioration, cork floors restored, as indicated in guidelines for maintenance are provided, which will strengthen protective layer and restore its original appearance.

Unique properties of cork kitchen flooring is due to its structural composition is rarely found in other naturally occurring substances. It has a cellular structure that allows you to capture 90 percent of air or gas inside. As a result, it can be compressed to 40 percent of its volume and can recover its original shape. Therefore, it can provide a soft feel and shock absorption when standing in kitchen for hours. For same reason, cork floors can absorb noise and vibration greatly.