Cork is a truly sustainable “green-building” material. What we commonly call “cork” is actually just the bark of the cork oak tree. It is harvested in the Mediterranean, primarily in Portugal, without the need to cut down the tree or disturb the natural environment surrounding it. After harvesting is complete (the bark is gently peeled every nine years) the tree continues to grow and produce more bark for future harvests. 

What makes cork such a great flooring option?  Ease of maintenance, insulating properties, resilience, impermeability, durability and flame retardation.  As if this weren’t enough, it comes is a wide variety of fashionable styles and colors.  Cork is incredibly durable strong despite many people’s perceptions. The softness of the product is favorable to homeowners because of the reduced impact on the joints and knees when walking on it. Specifiers for commercial applications love it because it stands up very well in high-traffic areas and can be repaired quite easily if damaged. It is also naturally fire resistant and does not release any toxins in the event of a large fire.