iFloor: Cork Flooring: Construction and Installation

Sept. 1, 2010 - PRLog -- Aside from these given advantages, there are two more things that add to cork flooring's quality. First is the very nice construction. Second are the easy and various kinds of installation. Let us learn more about the beauty of cork flooring. http://ifloorcompany.com/about.html, the top online flooring company, enlightens us about the construction and installation of cork flooring.

The construction of cork flooring actually differs from one manufacturer to another. However, they still follow the general construction pattern to enhance the durability of the cork flooring. The general construction pattern includes the following:

   * Cork Underlayment - The underlayment used is a flexible and almost weightless material. It allows absorption or locking of sound when it hits the floor. It can be applied separately but it is recommended that the cork underlayment is attached beforehand because it is an essential part of the construction.

   * Stabilizing Core - This component is important to be included in the floor panel. This layer is made up of either a High Density Fiberboard (HDM) or a Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), never a Low Density Fiberboard (LDF). To allow for secure, interlocking panel to merge the pieces, the edges of the stabilizing core will be milled.

   * Cork Core - The purpose of this layer is to provide further absorption of impact and vibration which comes from sound and people's walking. This layer is optional to be added, some manufacturers include this in their construction, some don't.

   * Cork Bark Veneer - This component is the actual cork material that is visible on your flooring. It is usually called the top layer. It may come directly from the bark of a cork tree and sometimes, manufacturers use processed cork to achieve a particular pattern or style.

   * Wear Surface - Although cork flooring is very durable, addition of this layer is encouraged to give further protection to it. Manufacturers sometimes actively apply a UV hardened varnish before distributing; sometimes it can be applied during actual installation.

Now that you know the construction pattern of cork flooring, let's get to know the ways it can be installed. There are two types of cork flooring installation: Glue-down and Floating floor.

  1. Glue-down Intallation - You can only choose glue-down installation when the surface of your home is a clean and smooth substrate. Rough surface would not do any good with the glue and cork attachment. The components used in the construction costs cheaper but the installation costs more.

  2. Floating Floor - More people prefer the floating floor installation. The floating floor can be installed over almost all hard surfaces like wood flooring and vinyl flooring. The under floor should be smooth, flat, and dry. The level required ranges between 0.1 inches and 6 feet. The cork planks' edges are specially designed by manufacturers to securely interlock with the other panels.

All these meticulous construction and installation is worth all the time and effort. The outcome it will give includes exhilarating beauty, comfort, elegance, durability, and safety. But however durable cork flooring is, some cork flooring is still superior to others. So make sure you purchase only the best. Check out the wide selection of quality cork flooring at http://www.ifloor.com/help/contact.html.

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