Each time, choosing any building material, we listen carefully and read reviews about it. Frank information from reliable sources is a kind of stimulant to action.
"Well, if he (she) has succeeded, then I should get it." Therefore, before the upcoming choice of cork flooring, you just need to replenish your knowledge.
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Our knowledge of the cork field
The appearance of cork coverings and floors caused increased interest not only due to such positive qualities as comfort and environmental friendliness.
Most likely, this is an amazing practicality of flooring. Enthusiastic admissions of those who preferred the traditional linoleum and laminate cork, are reflected in the reviews of the cork field. We are curious to make sure the correct choice of the floor from the cork.
Here, for example, the tip of a young mummy, in whose apartment the cork floor has been laid: "The advantage of a cork floor is an exceptionally pleasant sensation. On the cork floor, walking with bare feet is a pleasure, warmth, and dust practically does not accumulate. My baby creeps crawly on such a floor, playing with toys, which after falling do not leave any traces or dents. Fantastic!".
Indeed, the cork floor is not afraid of moisture and domestic pollution, does not absorb odors, its surface inside and outside does not cause mold or fungi. By the same, the cork is not flammable, does not release aggressive substances into the air of the room. However, it is necessary to choose the cork floor covering considering the following operating conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to have extended information about the types of cork flooring.
Types of cork flooring
Floor cork coverings are divided into the following types:
• Adhesive coating
• floating cork floor.
glued cork floors
Glutinous cork floors are a multi-layered construction, the basis of which is a substrate made of cork pressed. Decorative layer cork floor of this species is cork veneer from the bark.
For additional protection of the decorative layer, the outer surface is treated with wax or varnish.
The standard thickness of the glue cork tile can be from 4 to 6 mm.
Cork glued cork floors are made in the form of tiles in standard sizes. Therefore, you can lay this floor in the apartment with your own hands.
Tiles are fixed with the use of a special adhesive compound, intended solely for the cork sticker.
Here is a review of the home master about the hand-coded tile cork sticker, we found: "Kleil cork floor wicanders collection Original practically one. The daughter did not have time to spread glue on the tiles. One, two! And the tile is already there. Honestly, I did not expect, I thought, I spend two days, and even there was not even a special preparation for the floor covering before gluing it. And the cork floor is very chic! ". By the way, after laying the cork floor it is recommended to varnish the surface of the glued floor, to give tightness and closure of the minor joints that have arisen during laying.
floating cork floor
The floor cork floating is called "cork parquet". How much it looks like real parquet, it's hard to say, except that the technology of laying. The basis of the floating floor is the HDF wood-fiber panel of high density. The panel is fastened to the pressed cork. As a finishing coat, natural cork veneer with a thickness of up to 3 mm is used.
The size of the slats of the "cork parquet" is standard, the planks are interconnected by a standard locking joint UniClick. Lacquer coating on the panel of the floating floor is carried out according to the technology of the factory conditions. The protective layer has a characteristic luster, strength and uniformity of the coating.
This type of cork floor has its pros and cons.
Here's how a retiree decides to lay a floating cork floor, decided to lay cork floors in the kitchen. "I'll tell you frankly that in the bathroom or in the kitchen, the cork cover of the lock type should not be stacked. The castle is the "weakest link", because it is afraid and does not tolerate moisture. If water gets to the joints of the castle, write, it's gone! Locks will become unusable, and the cork will peel off from the base. " We will trust the comments, therefore it is preferable for the kitchen to lay the glue covering.
Cork flooring in the interior
Decorative features of a floor covering from a stopper inspire on replacement of boring interior design of premises. Classic natural colors allow you to lay cork on the floor in almost any room, flooring everywhere will look stylish and attractive.
Especially advantageous is the cork coating of warm color scale: from shades of light ocher to dark brown color. Saturated and noble colors of the cork floor suggest the possibility of furniture selection and lighting. Therefore, boldly make the installation of cork in bedrooms, nurseries, living rooms and kitchens.
Producers of cork slabs and roll material took care of the "bright future" of the cork. In addition to the traditional honeycomb structure, there are cork floors with juicy contrasting impregnations and decorative effects. It should be noted that from this material only wins, offering a little experiment with the texture of the cork.
Experts even recommend using a cork cover for the floor with a characteristic chamfer, allowing you to customize the plates and plates avoiding the differences at the joints. A large decorative chamfer will create a massive effect, of which few will guess the secrets.
Which cork floor is better
Excellent quality characteristics of the cork floor are not limited only to appearance. Important is the cost of covering the cork, which is formed by the quality index, namely the upper decorative layer.
The cost of natural decorative cork veneer significantly affects the price of the cork floor even within the same collection. Therefore, when choosing a cork floor, it is necessary to pay attention to the decorative veneer pattern. For reference, different types of veneer are made from natural, compressed or stabilized bark. And, as is known, from the mode of production and application of manual labor, the price can dramatically change.
By the way, to the lack of cork glue coating can be attributed significant cost of quality "real" glue and varnish. Experts even advise in the responses: "People! Do not take for the sake of God less expensive glue with a terrible smell. Even on a container it will be written that it is produced in Germany. Such glue is prohibited for use on the territory of the European Union ". Therefore, give preference to water based varnish.
As you can see, in each review there is a share of truth, so pay attention even to such trifles. If you choose the right quality cork flooring and take care of it properly, then the cork floor will last a long time.
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