Material Spotlight: Cork Floors

Here at Spiral Studios, we are now carrying cork flooring options from Wicanders! Cork is a great sustainable flooring option that has come a long way from it's first debut. Raw cork is harvested once every nine years from the cork oak tree, keeping the tree alive to grow another cork layer.  We like keeping trees alive.

Design options range widely.  With the comfort level near that of carpet, it's installed without the mess and allergy repercussions (they are hypo-allergenic).  Oh, and did we mention they are among the most efficient choices for insulation?  

Check out these finish options (I’m eyeing the finish below for my kitchen and laundry areas…):

Photo by'g' Green Design Center - Look for contemporary kitchen pictures

Not what you were expecting from cork, right?

Photo by KCS Design - Browse modern living room photos

For all you DIYers out there, cork flooring options are really simple to install as they are come in a click-together floating floor tile system. It can also be glued down for a more permanent installation.

Feel free to make an appointment with us if you're interested in this product!