Cork flooring is an excellent flooring product and has many benefits for consumers and their household.
This article is going to go over the water resistant properties of cork floors.
Hopefully after reviewing this article you'll understand why cork is the perfect solution for every room in your household; including the kitchen and bathroom.
Remember, not only is it beneficial to your household it's beneficial to the environment since it's a natural renewable resource! Cork flooring will naturally resist moisture, mold and mildew.
This is due to a chemical that naturally occurring in cork.
This chemical is called suberin, it's a waxy like substance that in nature helps prevent the bark of the cork oak tree (cork) from getting mold or mildew on it due to moisture.
This chemical is also present in cork floor tiles and planks since its naturally occurring and it's removed during the manufacturing process.
This key ingredient is what makes cork floors suitable in both the kitchen and bathroom where water and moisture can pose a problem.
However, just because it will naturally resist water, mildew and mold doesn't mean you can ignore such issues.
If you see a spill on your floor clean it up as soon as possible, it could get past the tiles and planks and affect your sub floor.
Never use non-breathable mats on top of cork floors since moisture can build up and cause mildew, mold and rot on the bottom side of the mat.
Proper care and maintenance is essential to keep your cork flooring look brand new and in good shape.
If you think this flooring solution is right for you then we suggest you learn more about cork floors.
Below are two links to get you started from a consumer educational website.
Hopefully you'll make the right choice due to the benefits of cork and the benefits it has for the environment.